Question Q.5GS3GS3
Rare earths are not just elements, they are foundational inputs that act like 'seeds of technology'. Elaborate.
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2Green transition: Solar PV modules, semiconductors for energy transmission and conversion, battery technology - all use REEs. (3) Artificial intelligence, quantum computers, and super computing: REEs like Yttrium, Strontium etc. (4) New age technologies - IoT, IR40, DaP, industrialization etc all rely on REEs. However, there are significant challenges associated with REEs: (1) Resource and technology nationalism: Refining technology and 90% supply chain distribution from vulnerable supply chain. (2) Limited technology with India's dependence in rare earth processing despite presence in MIZORAM Surita and extended dependencies. (3) The new 30 mineral (critical minerals) is it includes many REEs which must be secured in supply to achieve (Bharat @ 2047 vision).
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PRACHET
AIR 1932025
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GS3GS3
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Science and Technology
Nanotech
Rare earth elements challenges and India's position
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