The South Pars–North Dome gas field, the world's largest, is shared between Iran and Qatar. Kishm Island is the largest island in the Persian Gulf. These facts are crucial for various competitive exams.
Key Facts
1. The South Pars–North Dome gas field is shared between Iran and Qatar. 2. Kishm Island is the largest island in the Persian Gulf. 3. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has six member states: Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman. 4. Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar is the world's largest LNG production and export center. 5. Liquefying natural gas (LNG) reduces its volume by about 600 times, facilitating easier transportation. 6. Approximately 20% of the world's total energy supply depends on the Strait of Hormuz. 7. QatarEnergy is the world's largest LNG producer. 8. The Eastern Refinery PLC is Bangladesh's only government-owned oil refinery. 9. The USS Gerald R. Ford is the world's largest aircraft carrier. 10. The 'Khal Kata' program was initiated by President Ziaur Rahman in 1977. 11. The 'Khal Khanan Kormosuchona 2026' was inaugurated on March 16, 2026, in Kaharole, Dinajpur. 12. The Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant has a total production capacity of 2,400 MW. 13. A member of the Jatiya Sangsad voting against their party is termed 'Floor Crossing'.
FAQs
- **What are the member states of the GCC?** Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman. - **Which country has the largest LNG production facility?** Qatar. - **What is the primary benefit of LNG?** Reduced volume for easier transportation. - **How much of the world's energy supply depends on the Strait of Hormuz?** Approximately 20%.
