Q. World Steel Association (WSA) has elected whom as Chairman for the year 2021-22?
(a) Dinesh Patidar
(b) Sajjan Jindal
(c) Anil Kumar Chaudhary
(d) Sitaram Agarwal
Answer.
b, Sajjan Jindal
Solution.
World Steel Association (WSA) has elected Sajjan Jindal, Chairman and Managing Director of JSW Steel Ltd, as Chairman for the year 2021-22. Jindal is the first representative from India to serve as Chairman of the WSA. JSW Steel is the flagship business of the diversified $13 billion JSW Group and engaged in the manufacturing of iron and steel products in India and across the globe.
About the World Steel Association:
Worldsteel acts as the focal point for the steel industry, providing global leadership on all major strategic issues impacting the industry, particularly focusing on economic, environmental and social sustainability. Worldsteel members represent approximately 85% of the world’s steel production, including more than 160 steel producers, national and regional steel industry associations and steel research institutes.
Important Key Points about World Steel Association
- World Steel Association (WSA) has elected Sajjan Jindal, Chairman and Managing Director of JSW Steel Ltd, as Chairman for the year 2021-22.
- Jindal is the first representative from India to serve as Chairman of the WSA.
- World Steel Association is the international trade body for the iron and steel industry.
- It was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Belgium.
