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Discuss the significance of the Quad in strengthening a free, open and resilient Indo-Pacific. How does cooperation in critical minerals expand the scope of the grouping?

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. Discuss the significance of the Quad in strengthening a free, open and resilient Indo-Pacific. How does cooperation in critical minerals expand the scope of the grouping? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question The growing strategic importance …

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Rare-earth elements (REEs)

Source:  TH Subject:   Economics Context: Rare-earth elements are drawing global attention as essential inputs for green technologies, electronics, and defence systems, amid supply-chain vulnerabilities. About Rare-earth elements (REEs): What they are? Rare-earth elements are a group of 17 metallic elements comprising the 15 lanthanides (lanthanum to lutetium) plus scandium and yttrium, known for their unique …

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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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Powering India’s Green Transition and Strategic Self-Reliance

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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National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM)

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 …

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India-US TRUST Initiative

Source:  ET Context: India and the United States launched the TRUST Initiative to strengthen supply chains for critical minerals, pharmaceuticals, and advanced materials. About India-US TRUST Initiative: What is the TRUST Initiative? Transforming Relationship Utilizing Strategic Technology (TRUST) is a bilateral agreement to enhance cooperation in critical minerals, pharmaceuticals, and advanced materials. Builds on India’s …

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UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice – Insights SECURE: 3 October 2024

  The Insights IAS Secure Initiative for UPSC Mains Answer Writing practice enables you to practice daily answer writing, enhancing your skills and boosting your scores with regular feedback, expert tips, and strategies. Let consistency be the hallmark of your preparation and utilize UPSC Mains Answer Writing practice initiative wisely   Click on EACH question to …

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Rare Earth Elements

Topics Covered: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Rare Earth Elements What to study? For Prelims: What are Rare earth elements? Applications? For Mains: Significance.   Context: The US Army plans to fund the construction …

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