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Source: ET Subject: Economy Context: The Union Cabinet has approved the rationalisation of royalty rates for four critical minerals — Graphite, Caesium, Rubidium, and Zirconium — to promote domestic production. About Cabinet Approves New Royalty Rates for 4 Critical Minerals: What is Royalty Rate? It is a charge levied by the government on mineral producers …
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Topic: Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent) Q2. “Rare earth elements symbolise the new geography of power”. Explain the spatial distribution and key geological features of rare earth deposits across the world. Analyse the environmental implications of their extraction. Evaluate India’s position and prospects in this …
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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Topic: Distribution of key natural resources across the world. Q2. Map the global distribution of critical minerals and explain their importance in the contemporary industrial landscape. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question: The spatial distribution of critical minerals globally and their strategic role in shaping modern industries such as clean energy, …
Topic: Geography Q1. “Access to strategic minerals is becoming a key determinant of geopolitical power”. Evaluate this statement with reference to the Indian subcontinent. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question: The increasing strategic value of minerals like lithium, cobalt, and rare earths in shaping industrial competitiveness, technological sovereignty, and geopolitical influence …
Syllabus: Energy Source: IE Context: India’s push for clean energy, electronics, and strategic technologies has placed critical minerals like lithium, cobalt, and rare earths at the center of policy discourse. The National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) and recent export restrictions by China have highlighted India’s vulnerability and the need for self-reliance. About Critical minerals are …
