Source: TOI Subject: Economy Context: State-owned Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL) has received environmental clearance from the Argentine government to begin deep exploration of five brine lithium blocks in Catamarca province. About Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL): What it is? KABIL is a Joint Venture Company (JVC) formed by three Indian Government Enterprises: National Aluminium …
Source: TH Subject: International relations/ Economic Resources Context: India is recalibrating its global mineral strategy following the launch of the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) in 2025 and the tightening of export controls by China on rare earths. About India’s Minerals Diplomacy: What it is? Minerals diplomacy is the strategic use of international partnerships and …
Syllabus: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries Source: STV Context: The geopolitics of rare earths and critical minerals has intensified as India, the U.S., and Australia work to cut dependence on China, which dominates global supply chains. The issue gained traction after a recent S.–Australia pact and India’s renewed push for …
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