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Strategic Vulnerabilities of Global Critical Mineral Supply Chains

Source:  WEF Subject:  Strategic Minerals Context: Recent supply disruptions—especially China’s export restrictions on antimony, a key input for semiconductors and defence systems—have highlighted the strategic vulnerabilities of global critical mineral supply chains. About Strategic Vulnerabilities of Global Critical Mineral Supply Chains: What are Critical Minerals? Critical minerals are strategic, non-fuel mineral resources essential for high-tech …

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UPSC Editorial Analysis: Implications of Trump-Era Policies on Global Trade Relations

General Studies-2; Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests.    Implications of Trump-Era Policies on Global Trade Relations   Introduction The international trade environment is once again under stress, primarily due to the reactivation of Donald Trump-era tariffs and a series of legal and diplomatic developments. The recent …

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