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Ritika Chitlangia

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Introduction

Rare Earth elements like phosphors, paint, glass, laptops, EVs etc. derived with rare earth mining

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Main Body

1Quantification of available reserves => demands geo-surveys, open pit mining etc => environmental degradation.
2Pollution due to phosphate extraction => water, air & land degradation.
3Seismic activity threats due to deep drilling & extraction.
4Dutch disease => economic & ecological disruption.

Hence, rare earths have become extremely precious in today's geopolitics. KHANIJ BIDESH (UD. is explaining private sector involvement & bilateral agreements for India's security!

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  • Comprehensive listing of environmental impacts
  • Connection to geopolitical significance
  • Multi-dimensional analysis (economic, environmental, social)

Topper

Ritika Chitlangia

Subject & Paper

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Topic

Important Geophysical Phenomena and Natural Resources

Distribution of Key Natural Resources

Rare Earth Elements and Mining

Writing Stats

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Total words

5

Paragraphs

analytical

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