A. Recently the Geological Survey of India (GSI) has discovered the rare metal ‘vanadium’ in sediment samples collected from the Gulf of Khambhat near Alang in Gujarat.

1. In the Gulf of Khambhat, it has been identified within the mineral titanomagnetite, which is formed by the rapid cooling of molten lava.
 2. Rarely found naturally in its pure form, vanadium is present in more than 55 different minerals.

B. Use of Vanadium

1. For the production of steel alloys,
 2. In battery manufacturing,
 3. In defense and aerospace,
 4. Energy storage and making critical electronic components.

1. Indore city of Madhya Pradesh has secured first place in the country in terms of cleanliness.

2. This clean air survey has been done in cities with a population of 10 lakhs.

3. Indore was declared the country's number-one clean city for the first time in 2017.