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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 …
Source: TOI Subject: Mapping Context: Andhra Pradesh has emerged as a strategic focus due to its rich rare earth element (REE) reserves along its coastline, crucial for clean energy, defence and semiconductor sectors. About Andhra’s Rare Earth Corridor: What it is? A continuous belt of rare earth–rich beach sand deposits containing monazite and other heavy …
Syllabus: Economy and Minerals Source: YT Context: India has launched the National Critical Mineral Mission (2025) to build self-reliance in the exploration, mining, and processing of rare earth and critical minerals that are vital for clean energy, electronics, and defence technologies. About Powering India’s Green Transition and Strategic Self-Reliance: Importance of Rare Earths and Critical …
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Source: EET Context: The Ministry of Mines has issued detailed guidelines for the ₹1,500 crore Critical Mineral Recycling Incentive Scheme, a key component of the National Critical Mineral Mission, to promote domestic recycling and reduce import dependence. About Critical Mineral Recycling Incentive Scheme: What it is? A centrally sponsored incentive scheme under the Ministry of …
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Source: BS Context: The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹1,500 crore scheme under the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) to promote recycling of e-waste, lithium-ion batteries, and catalytic converters for recovery of critical minerals. About Cabinet clears ₹1,500 cr scheme to promote critical mineral recycling: What it is? A government incentive scheme worth ₹1,500 crore …
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Source: ETE Context: The Ministry of Mines has issued guidelines for establishing Centres of Excellence (CoEs) under the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) to accelerate research, innovation, and extraction technologies in critical minerals. About National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM): What it is? The National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) is a flagship initiative launched to ensure …
Source: The Print Context: The Union Cabinet, has approved the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) with an expenditure of ₹16,300 crore and an additional ₹18,000 crore investment from PSUs. About National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM): What is the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM)? The National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) is a strategic initiative designed to …
