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Concentration of mineral resources in the hands of a few operators may undermine both market competition and public accountability. Examine this statement in the context of proposed changes to India’s mining lease regulations. Discuss its implications for resource governance.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources Q5. Concentration of mineral resources in the hands of a few operators may undermine both market competition and public accountability. Examine this statement in the context of proposed changes to India’s mining lease regulations. Discuss its implications for resource governance. (15 M) Difficulty Level: …

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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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State Mining Readiness Index (SMRI)

Source:  BS Context: The Ministry of Mines released the first-ever State Mining Readiness Index (SMRI) and State Rankings (2025) to benchmark State performance in mining reforms, fulfilling a key announcement of the Union Budget 2025–26. About State Mining Readiness Index (SMRI): What It Is? The State Mining Readiness Index (SMRI) is a performance benchmarking framework …

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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 30 November 2024

  UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 30 November 2024 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. …

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Nayakkarpatti Tungsten Block

Source:  TNIE  Context: Tamil Nadu’s Nayakkarpatti Tungsten Block, auctioned to Hindustan Zinc Ltd., faces controversy over its overlap with the Arittapatti Biodiversity Heritage Site, raising ecological and cultural concerns. Nayakkarpatti Tungsten Block: Location: Spread across 20.16 sq. km in Tamil Nadu, covering villages like Kavattayampatty, Ettimangalam, and Arittapatti. Critical Mineral: Tungsten is categorized as a …

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