Question- In which of the following country the world’s third largest diamond is unearthed?
(a) Botswana
(b) Kenya
(c) Rwanda
(d) Nigeria
Ans. (a)
Related facts-
- A diamond believed to be the third-largest ever to be mined has been unearthed in Botswana, as per a joint venture between Anglo American’s De Beers and the government.
- The 1098-carat diamond was shown to Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi on June 16, 2021, two weeks after the diamond firm Debswana discovered it.
- The large gem-quality stone, which measures 73mm long, 52mm wide and 27mm thick, is slightly less heavy than the world’s second-largest diamond ‘Lesedi La Rona’ which was also found in Botswana in 2015.
- The largest diamond unearthed to date, 3106 carat Cullinan stone, was recovered in South Africa in 1905.
- This is the largest diamond to be recovered by Debswana in its history of over 50 years in operation.
By- Yogesh Pratap singh