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QUAD Dialogue, Critical Minerals and India-US Cooperation: Competitive Exam Notes Why in News? The 11th Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting was held in New Delhi. The meeting was attended by the foreign ministers of India, the United States, Japan and Australia. It focused on the Indo-Pacific region, maritime security, supply chains, critical minerals, emerging technologies and …
Read MoreREPM Scheme Boosts India’s Rare Earth Magnet Manufacturing Why in the News? The Union government has approved over ₹7,000 crore under the REPM scheme to build India’s first integrated domestic ecosystem for rare earth permanent magnets, reducing import dependence and strengthening strategic sectors like EVs, renewables and defence. This development comes as the government emphasizes …
Read MoreAravallis Redefined, Critical Mineral Mining Allowed Why in the News? The Supreme Court-accepted definition of the Aravallis allows mining of critical, strategic, and atomic minerals, raising environmental concerns while aligning with energy transition, import dependence reduction, and national security priorities. This decision has sparked debates about the need for environmental clearances and the application of …
Read MoreIndia’s Rare-Earth Magnet Gap Needs Strategic Overhaul Syllabus: GS-1: Industrial Policy ,Industrial Growth ,Planning ;Mobilization of Resources , Geography ,Distribution of Key Natural Resources ,Mineral & Energy Resources Why in the News ? India recently achieved a breakthrough by starting domestic production of Nd-Pr rare-earth metals, essential for EV motors and wind turbines. However, leading …
Read MoreIndia Launches Scheme for Rare Earth Magnet Manufacturing Why in the News ? The Union Cabinet has approved a major scheme to promote Rare Earth Permanent Magnet manufacturing, with an outlay of ₹7,280 crore, aimed at reducing import dependence and supporting sectors like EVs, renewable energy, defence, and electronics, alongside approving key metro and railway …
Read MorePowering the India-Australia Clean Energy Alliance Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Bilateral Groupings & Agreements, International Treaties & Agreements, Government Policies & Interventions Why in the News? Australia’s Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, is visiting New Delhi to meet India’s Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi, advancing the India-Australia Renewable Energy Partnership (REP). …
Read MoreCabinet Approves Scheme to Boost Critical Mineral Recycling Why in the News ? The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a ₹1,500 crore incentive scheme to promote critical mineral recycling under the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM). This legislation, part of broader policy reforms, aims to strengthen domestic supply chains and …
Read MoreMines and Minerals Amendment Bill 2025 Introduced in Lok Sabha Why in the News? The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2025 was tabled in the Lok Sabha by Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy, aiming to further amend the MMDR Act, 1957 for improved mineral sector governance and growth. This move …
Read MoreQUAD LAUNCHES CRITICAL MINERALS INITIATIVE AMID SUPPLY CONCERNS Why in the News? Quad initiative: Quad foreign ministers launched the Critical Minerals Initiative in Washington to secure global supply chains, a move that could impact capital gain tax considerations and cost inflation index for mineral investments. China’s dominance: Move comes after China’s export curbs on seven …
Read MoreINDIA PUSHES RECYCLING OF CRITICAL MINERALS Syllabus: GS Paper – 1 Mineral & Energy Resource GS Paper – 2 Government Policies & Interventions GS Paper – 3 Why in the News? The Union Ministry of Mines is finalizing a ₹1,500 crore incentive scheme to promote the recycling of critical minerals, particularly rare earth elements (REEs) …
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