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Important topics and their relevance in UPSC CSE exam for February 22, 2026. If you missed the February 21, 2026, UPSC CSE exam key from the Indian Express, read it here. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO FRONT Trade to rare earths: India and Brazil for a stronger Global South Syllabus: Preliminary Examination: Current events of national and international importance. Mains Examination: General Studies-II: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting ...Read More >
New Delhi [India] November 14 (ANI): The Centre has begun a nationwide exploration campaign to identify critical mineral deposits to ramp up domestic supplies and stem dependency on imports, Union Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy told ANI today in an interview. He also mentioned that the government has brought all major exploration bodies together to begin work across the country. "All the organisations related to exploration have come together and we have started exploration across the entire cou ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 30: The United States has granted India a six-month waiver from American sanctions on the Chabahar port project, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Thursday. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed that India's talks with the US for a trade deal are ongoing. Addressing a press briefing, Jaiswal said that India is closely assessing the implications of the recent US sanctions on Russian oil companies. "We are studying the implications of the recent US sanctions ...Read More >
BEIJING/NEW DELHI: Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries is rushing to get its orders of battery components out of China ahead of new export curbs, two people briefed on the matter said, as concerns mount worldwide about how Beijing intends to enforce its widening export control regime. A team from Reliance has travelled to China to speed up the work, one of the sources said. Reliance and China's Ministry of Commerce did not respond to a request for comment. The people decline ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL), which has been actively diversifying into areas such as rare mineral exploration, has decided to establish an experimental plant for the identification and extraction of rare earth elements (REEs) at Kothagudem, within its operational areas.On Thursday, SCCL signed an agreement with the govt of India's premier research organisation, Non-Ferrous Materials Technology Development Centre (NFTDC). The agreement was signed by SCCL chairman an ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 16 (PTI) The initial public offer of Midwest Ltd got subscribed 11.72 times on the second day of bidding on Thursday. The three-day IPO received 3,65,44,382 shares against 31,17,460 shares on offer, as per NSE data. The quota for non-institutional investors garnered 33.19 times subscription while the category for Retail Individual Investors (RIIs) got subscribed 8.19 times. The portion for Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) received 1.84 times subscription. The initial publi ...Read More >
Rare Earth Elements (REEs) are a group of 17 chemically similar metallic elements that are essential for modern technologies, including smartphones, electric vehicles, and wind turbines President Droupadi Murmu said on Friday that India should achieve self-reliance in production of rare earth elements, given the current geopolitical situation. This would help India achieve its target of becoming a developed nation and play an important role in ensuring the security of the country, Murmu said w ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 26 (ANI): Amid global challenges, India's self-reliance in the production of Rare Earth Elements (REE) is vital for national security and realising the vision of a developed nation, President Droupadi Murmu said during the National Geoscience Awards 2024 at Rashtrapati Bhavan. "Rare Earth Elements are the backbone of modern technology. They power everything from smartphones and electric vehicles to defence systems and clean energy solutions. Given the current geopol ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 26 (ANI): Amid global challenges, India self-reliance in the production of Rare Earth Elements (REE) is vital for national security and realising the vision of a developed nation, President Droupadi Murmu said during the National Geoscience Awards 2024 at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Rare Earth Elements are the backbone of modern technology. They power everything from smartphones and electric vehicles to defence systems and clean energy solutions. Given the current geopoliti ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India's electric mobility push may get a breather. The ministry of heavy industries is planning to allow electric truck and bus makers to import traction motors fitted with rare earth magnets without losing incentives under the ₹10,900-crore PM E-Drive scheme, according to two officials aware of the development. However, any relief would be temporary, lasting only until China resumes rare earth magnet exports, one of the officials said, citing the recent thaw in relations between New ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 12 (ANI): Vivek Vikram Singh, Managing Director and Group CEO of Sona Comstar, has urged the government to hold discussions with China to address the supply constraints around rare earth metals that are vital for the auto component industry. 'We need solutions. The government should talk to the Chinese side and get rid of these rare earth export controls. The interim solution (using rare-earth-free magnets) is not the best solution. This affects us and our customers ...Read More >
They also raised concerns over rare earth shortages and delays in product development cycles, during the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India's annual event. Auto component industry leaders on Friday voiced optimism over the recent GST rationalisation and the free trade agreements (FTAs) the government is working on. At the same time, they also raised concerns over rare earth shortages and delays in product development cycles, during the Automotive Component Manufacturers Ass ...Read More >
Chennai, Sep 12 (PTI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Friday urged the Centre to immediately withdraw the September 8 Office Memorandum exempting the requirement of public consultation for all mining projects of atomic minerals. Also, he reiterated Tamil Nadu's commitment to contributing to the nation's strategic and defence requirements, as has always been done in the past. The Office Memorandum (internal communication) was issued by the Environment Impact Assessment Division of the M ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 28 (PTI) India's gains from importing discounted Russian oil are estimated to be just USD 2.5 billion per annum, significantly lower than the previously speculated range of USD 10-25 billion, a research report said on Thursday. Stopping Russian oil imports would force India, the world's third-largest oil importer and consumer, to rely on limited alternatives, potentially driving global crude prices up to USD 100 per barrel amid rising demand and tight supply. "Benefit from Russi ...Read More >
New Delhi: The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has announced the rollout of its first made-in-India electric vehicle - the e-Vitara SUV - in a major boost to the green segment from its upgraded Gujarat plant, which is now set to become one of the world's largest automotive manufacturing hubs with a projected annual capacity of one million units. Crucially, this facility will serve as Suzuki's global production base for electric vehicles (EVs), exporting to over 100 countries, including ...Read More >
By Krishna N. Das and Tamiyuki Kihara NEW DELHI/TOKYO (Reuters) -Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi heads overseas on Thursday to meet the leaders of China, Japan and Russia, seeking to build closer diplomatic ties as New Delhi battles fallout from U.S. President Donald Trump's escalating tariff offensive. By drawing nearer to some of the world's largest economies, including his first visit to China in seven years, Modi hopes to to boost support for his flagship "Make in India" initiative, ma ...Read More >
NEW DELHI/TOKYO, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi heads overseas on Thursday to meet the leaders of China, Japan and Russia, seeking to build closer diplomatic ties as New Delhi battles fallout from U.S. President Donald Trump's escalating tariff offensive. By drawing nearer to some of the world's largest economies, including his first visit to China in seven years, Modi hopes to to boost support for his flagship "Make in India" initiative, mainly from Japan, as Trump's me ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): India is actively engaging with China to ensure uninterrupted access to rare earth materials, crucial for various industries, including electric vehicles, wind turbines and defence, a senior government official confirmed. India is negotiating with China for the procurement of permanent magnets made from rare earth minerals. The government is also exploring alternative supply channels and domestic sources to reduce dependence on China. We are also finding way ...Read More >
Bengaluru : India's push toward clean mobility, green energy, and advanced manufacturing is facing a hidden vulnerability: its near-total reliance on imported rare-earth magnets. A new report by Primus Partners, From Extraction to Innovation: A Blueprint for Enhancing Rare Earth Magnet Ecosystem in India's EV Roadmap, outlines a national strategy to address this gap and build a self-reliant, globally competitive ecosystem for neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) magnets. The report underscores the urge ...Read More >
Rare earth elements are a group of 17 chemically similar metals indispensable to a wide range of advanced technologies. In the 21st century, strategic advantage is increasingly defined not just by control over oil or gas, but by access to critical minerals. Among these, rare earth elements (REEs) hold unparalleled importance. REEs are a group of 17 chemically similar metals indispensable to a wide range of advanced technologies. They are used in permanent magnets, which are essential for electr ...Read More >
Mahindra & Mahindra is proactively managing potential rare earth magnet supply disruptions caused by China's export restrictions. The company is securing alternative sources for the next nine months and investing in engineering solutions for long-term supply chain resilience. While Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai India haven't faced production impacts, M&M is preparing for future growth amid industry-wide concerns. Mahindra & Mahindra plans to manage rare earth magnet supplies through alternative sou ...Read More >
India's semiconductor market is projected to more than double, reaching $100-110 billion by 2030, up from $45-50 billion in 2024-25. A government statement highlighted the urgency to build secure, diversified chip supply chains amid global reliance on Taiwan. India aims to become a trusted global hub, backed by ₹76,000 crore in incentives and over ₹1.55 lakh crore in industry investments. India's semiconductor market is expected to more than double to grow in the range of USD 100-110 billion ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 20 (ANI): Sulajja Firodia Motwani, Founder and CEO of Kinetic Green, has called for government intervention in the rare-earth materials issue, stating that while the Indian electric vehicle (EV) sector has managed to cope in the short term, it will face significant challenges ahead, as it not easy to change your product design and supply chain. Kinetic Green founder emphasised that it could take at least two to three years for the players in the automobile sector to loca ...Read More >
The partnership is part of broader collaboration under the EU-India Trade and Technology Council, which promotes cooperation in sustainable technology, critical minerals and industrial resilience. BatX Energies has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with German firm Rocklink GmbH to establish India's first integrated ecosystem for rare earth magnet recycling and refining. The initiative aims to combine BatX's operational presence with Rocklink's technical expertise in critical material ...Read More >
Udaipur: Vedanta group firm Hindustan Zinc Ltd (HZL) on Friday reported 4.7% decline in consolidated net profit at Rs 2,234 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 on account of decline in revenue.The company had posted a net profit of Rs 2,345 crore in the year-ago period, HZL said in a filing to BSE.Revenue during the first quarter of FY26 dropped to Rs 7,591 crore from Rs 7,893 crore in the year-ago period.In a statement, HZL said the decline in revenue was due to reduced volumes and decrea ...Read More >
NEW DELHI/BATHINDA: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) on Friday conducted searches at 22 de-addiction centres across Punjab, including in Chandigarh, Barnala and Ludhiana, after its investigation revealed illegal sale of drugs by these centres. The agency also searched a premise in Mumbai linked to the accused.Dr Amit Bansal, who runs these 22 centres, is prime accused in the case, sources said. Bansal, against whom Punjab Police has registered multiple FIRs, is alleged to be engaged in illega ...Read More >
Udaipur: Vedanta group firm Hindustan Zinc Ltd (HZL) on Friday reported 4.7% decline in consolidated net profit at Rs 2,234 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 on account of decline in revenue.The company had posted a net profit of Rs 2,345 crore in the year-ago period, HZL said in a filing to BSE.Revenue during the first quarter of FY26 dropped to Rs 7,591 crore from Rs 7,893 crore in the year-ago period.In a statement, HZL said the decline in revenue was due to reduced volumes and decrea ...Read More >
By Arti Bali New Delhi, July 17 (UNI) The "re-setting" in India-China ties should not be viewed in isolation, but as a strategic move driven by several converging geopolitical and geo-economic shifts, experts say. This recalibration is evident in External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's recent Beijing visit for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting. This was Dr Jaishankar's first visit to China after the 2020 Galwan incident, reflecting renewed engagement with China after years ...Read More >
Telangana BJP president N. Ramchander Rao has slammed a ₹25 crore defamation notice on Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and sought an unconditional public apology for his 'illegal' and 'unlawful' acts of making false imputations against him with regard to the suicide of University of Hyderabad (UoH) research scholar Rohith Vemula causing him 'serious agony' and 'Irreversible' damage. Mr. Vikramarka has been given three days to apologise or criminal action will be taken claiming dam ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): India is making efforts to diversify its supply on rare earth materials and also establish a robust framework for self-reliance in the critical minerals, which are crucial for the clean energy technology and for electronics sector, sources said. India is not only looking to expand its cooperation with African nations in critical minerals but also countries in South America. It is actively pursuing free trade agreements (FTAs) with resource-rich nations like Chi ...Read More >
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