Question 5GS3GS1
What are Rare Earth Elements (REEs)? Discuss the multi-dimensional implications of uneven distribution of REEs in the world.
Introduction
Rare earth elements are naturally found minerals are elements representing 15 elements of lanthanides, along with Scandium and Yttrium.
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Main Body
Rare earth elements are naturally found minerals are elements representing 15 elements of lanthanides, along with Scandium and Yttrium.
Distribution of REEs:
1Located in China - 60% of REEs in China
2lack of reserves in Africa in turn of REEs
3lack of equal distribution in Latin america
Implications of uneven distribution:
1Geopolitical - Weaponization of supply chain - China's weaponisation at technological strategy.
2Economic - (I) Import-dependent (II) India dependent on China bulk and trade deficit
3Technology & lack of equal advancement during to new class of House and talented.
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(I) TRUST, iCET etc (II) Restoring and exploration (Uses: Indian Architecture of REEs there significant in supply chain.
Impart in supply chain.
— Dev Dudeja · AIR 152
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Diagram
Global distribution map showing Turkey, Russia, China (60% of REEs), and India (5% of REEs with field)
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Topper
Dev Dudeja
AIR 152
Subject & Paper
GS3GS1
Topic
Distribution of Key Natural Resources across the world
Rare Earth Elements
Global distribution and implications
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141
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