UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 29 December 2025 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
Source: HT Context: A potential Nickel–Copper–Platinum Group Elements (Ni–Cu–PGE) mineral zone has been discovered in the Bhalukona–Jamnidih block, Chhattisgarh, marking a breakthrough in India’s strategic mineral exploration. About Bhalukona–Jamnidih block: What It Is? A geologically rich block containing Ni–Cu–PGE sulphide mineralisation, recently licensed to Deccan Gold Mining Ltd. (DGML). Location: Located in Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh, …
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 …
