Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the Pachpadra refinery fire of April 20, 2026: 1. The fire broke out at the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery in Pachpadra, Balotra district, in an exchanger inside the Crude and Vacuum Distillation Unit. 2. The Union Petroleum Ministry deferred the dedication ceremony of the 9 MTPA refinery-cum-petrochemical complex by Prime Minister Narendra Modi that was scheduled for April 21, 2026. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation
Both statements are correct. The fire occurred on April 20, 2026 at the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery in Pachpadra, Balotra district, in an exchanger inside the CDU-VDU section, and the Union Petroleum Ministry deferred PM Modi April 21 dedication ceremony for the 9 MTPA integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex.
