Question Q.5discussGS3GS2

What are Rare Earth Elements (REEs)? Discuss the multi-dimensional implications of uneven distribution of REEs in the world.

Introduction

Rare earth elements affect to abused elements of periodic table with their specific chemical, optical, magnetic properties.

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Rare earth elements (REEs) refer to a specific elements of periodic table with their specific chemical, optical, magnetic properties. Specify

There are widely abundant in earth's crust but they are found in low concentration, making their exploitability on economically invisible.

Distribution of REEs:

More than 63% of REEs production is concentrated in China

More than 85% of REE processing is concentrated in China

Central Asia conform some amount of REE

Multi-dimensional Implications

1Unstable supply chains → leading to economic crisis

2Strategic pressure → due to weaponization of supply chain

3Foreign dependence and exchange outflow → leads to current account deficit and erying foreign reserves

4Limited green transition → so REEs required in renewable energy

5National security → affected due to REEs requirements in defence

Way ahead:

1Domestic production promote

2Secured supply EP KARTL

3Multi-lateral Alliance BP MSP with USA

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HASSAN KHAN

AIR 952025

Subject & Paper

GS3GS2

Topic

Rare Earth Elements

REE Production and Distribution

Global Distribution and Concentration

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