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As India seeks to expand its manufacturing and technological capability, critical minerals will become vital to fulfil this ambition.
About Rare Earth (RE)
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India is actively involved in building partnerships with resource rich countries to secure critical minerals.
About Minerals Security Partnership (MSP)
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About KABIL
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Mineral diplomacy is essential for India’s economic development and strategic autonomy. Addressing challenges related to private sector participation, diplomatic capacity, and sustainable partnerships is crucial for strengthening India’s mineral security efforts. With a comprehensive and forward-looking approach, India can achieve long-term self-reliance in critical minerals.
A report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, titled ‘The Global Status of Salt-Affected Soils’, reveals that nearly 1.4 billion hectares of land, or 10.7 percent of the global land area, is affected by salinity.
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About the Global Status of Salt-Affected Soils Report
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International Efforts:
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The growing reliance on space technologies for climate monitoring and other critical functions has heightened concerns about the environmental impact of space activities, particularly satellite interference and orbital debris.
Efforts of Space Agencies in Reducing Climate Footprint:
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India and Sustainable Space
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Space technology plays a crucial role in climate monitoring and disaster management. However, rising environmental costs, both for Earth’s atmosphere and outer space, require immediate attention and coordinated global action.
India’s imports of Supima cotton, an extra-long staple (ELS) cotton exported by the U.S., have been rising following the removal of import duty on ELS cotton earlier this year.
Extra Long Staple (ELS) cotton
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State | 2020-21 (in Lakh Bales) | 2021-22 (in Lakh Bales) | 2022-23 (P) (in Lakh Bales) |
Maharashtra | 101.05 | 71.18 | 80.25 |
Gujarat | 72.18 | 74.82 | 91.83 |
Telangana | 57.97 | 60.67 | 53.25 |
Rajasthan | 32.07 | 24.81 | 27.12 |
Karnataka | 23.20 | 19.50 | 21.04 |
Type | Native to | Feature |
Gossypium arboreum | India & Pakistan | Tree cotton, shorter staple, coarse fiber |
Gossypium herbaceum | India, Southern Africa & Arabian Peninsula | Levant cotton, shorter staple, coarse fiber |
Gossypium hirsutum | Central America, Mexico | Upland cotton, most widely cultivated, 90% of Indian production, basis for Bt cotton |
Gossypium barbadense | Tropical South America | Extra-long staple (ELS), high quality, Pima cotton, used for luxury textiles |
The Prime Minister recently inaugurated and launched 167 development projects worth ₹5,500 crore in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, as part of preparations for Maha Kumbh 2025.
India hosts four types of Kumbh Melas, each occurring at different sacred locations:
Type of Kumbh Mela | Frequency | Locations | Significance |
Maha Kumbh Mela | It comes in every 144
years or after 12 Purna (Complete) Kumbh Mela. |
Prayagraj | Largest and most significant of all. |
Ardh Kumbh Mela | Every 6 years | Prayagraj, Haridwar | Mid-point gathering between Maha Kumbhs. |
Purna Kumbh Mela | Every 12 years | Prayagraj, Haridwar, Ujjain, Nashik | Major event held at other sacred locations. |
Magh Mela | Annually | Prayagraj | Smaller version of Maha Kumbh, celebrated annually. |
Recently the government launched a major policy called ‘Jalvahak’ to promote cargo movement via inland waterways on National Waterways (NW) along the Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Barak rivers.
About Inland Waterways Authority of India
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National Waterway | Route | River System | Key Locations | Length | Significance |
NW 1 | Allahabad (Prayagraj) to Haldia | Ganges, Bhagirathi, Hooghly | Fixed terminals: Haldia, Farrakka, Patna.
Floating terminals: Kolkata, Bhagalpur, Varanasi, Allahabad |
Longest waterway in India (1,620 km) | Facilitates cargo and passenger transport through major industrial and urban hubs. |
NW 2 | Sadiya to Dhubri (Assam) | Brahmaputra River | Major towns along the stretch include Sadiya, Dibrugarh, Tezpur, and Dhubri. | 891 km | Major freight transport route for the northeastern region of India. |
NW 16 | Lakhipur to Bhanga (Assam) | Barak River | Major locations include Lakhipur, Silchar, and Bhanga.
WAI has two permanent terminals on NW-16, one each at Badarpur (on NW-14) & Karimganj. |
121 km | It connects important trade routes in southern Assam and integrates with the Indo-Bangladesh Protocol (IBP) route. |
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has intensified its opposition to the Polavaram Project, highlighting its potential adverse effects on tribal communities in Odisha’s Malkangiri district.
Important Note: Meeting these criteria doesn’t automatically guarantee National Project status. It also requires approval of the Advisory Committee on Irrigation, Flood Control and Multipurpose projects of DoWR, RD&GR as per laid down procedure, investment clearance, recommendations by the High Powered Steering Committee, availability of funds as well as Government priorities at that time, etc.
About Konda Reddis
About Koya Tribe
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