Sweden's LKAB had identified more than 1 million tonnes of rare earth oxides in the Kiruna area in the far north of the country, the largest known such deposit in Europe.
What are Rare Earth Elements (REE)?
REE in India
Some REEs are available in India — such as Lanthanum, Cerium, Neodymium, Praseodymium and Samarium, etc. Others such as Dysprosium, Terbium, and Europium, which are classified as HREEs, are not available in Indian deposits in extractable quantities. |
Need of Rare Earth Metal
Significance of the development
India is aiming to send three persons to 6,000 meters below sea level as part of the Samudrayaan Mission. The mission heralds India's ushering into an era of a "Blue Economy" which is going to play a major part in building India's overall economy during the years to come.
About Samudrayaan Mission
What are the main components of the Deep Sea Mission?
There are six components to this mission.
Significance
Need in India
Which other entities are involved in Samudrayaan?
With the launch of the unique ocean mission ‘Samudrayaan’ in October 2021, India joined the elite club of nations such as the US, Russia, Japan, France, and China to have niche technology and vehicles to carry out subsea activities. |
On National Startup Day, it is indeed a moment to celebrate that roughly half of all recognised startups in India are now based in Tier II and Tier III cities.
National Startup Day
About Startup India Initiative
Startup in India
Global warming poses a more significant threat to coral growth and reef accretion than ocean acidification (OA), according to a new study.
How heat stress affects corals more than ocean acidification?
Role of corals
Required measures
Understanding the terms
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Context:
The human settlements in the Himalayan region in Joshimath have seen wide cracks in their houses, roads, etc. forcing people to move into safer regions.
Ground Report:
Reasons for the Soil creep and subsidence:
Art & Culture Archeological Survey Discovers 1200-Year-Old Miniature Stupas |
Patna circle of the Archeological Survey of India (ASI) has discovered two 1200-year-old miniature votive stupas during landscaping activities. About
Nalanda Mahavihara site
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Economy MAARG Platform |
Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal will launch the MAARG platform (Mentorship, Advisory, Assistance, Resilience, and Growth), which would facilitate mentorship between startups and entrepreneurs across sectors, stages, and functions. About MAARG
National Startup Day
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Science & Technology HELINA to be deployed at LAC |
The Indian Army has decided that it will deploy the anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) HELINA at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) against the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China. About
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