Question 7GS1GS1
What are critical minerals, and how do they influence technological advancement and national security?
Main Body
Critical minerals influencing tech advancement
1Raw material in IR4.D products
Ex- semiconductor design fabs
2Ensure better properties
Ex- semiconductor at room temperature uses nicium
3Green push - used in solar cell panel
4Space exploration - material for fire proofing.
Important for national security,
1Ensures armaments
2New age weaponry requires their use
Ex-China
3Upper hand in geopolitics - Ex- china
4Used as diplomacy - by delivering them can be found in seabeds => cooperation enhanced.
5Ensures connected world.
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Conclusion
Thus, critical minerals are the next generation requirement whose use can ensure India becomes a Jagat Guru
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This is a continuation from previous page
- Addresses both technological advancement and national security
- Mentions contemporary concepts like IR4.0 (Industry 4.0)
- References green technology and space exploration
- Discusses geopolitical implications
Topper
Medha Anand
AIR 13
Subject & Paper
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Topic
Distribution of Key Natural Resources across the world
Critical Minerals
Critical Minerals: Definition, Distribution, and Strategic Importance
Writing Stats
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