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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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Topic: minerals

US, Norway deepen critical minerals cooperation

The Joint Statement from the US and Norway commits the two countries to deepen their partnership in the areas of sustainable, high-standard, market-oriented critical minerals mining and processing activities.

CSIR-IMMT & KABIL team up for critical mineral exploration

It will also facilitate joint research and expedite the sharing of scientific information between the two parties, according to a statement.

Modi govt opposes plea to cap iron ore production in Odisha, cites ‘objective of Atmanirbhar Bharat’

In SC affidavit, Ministry of Mines & Minerals rubbishes claims of scarcity of iron ore as 'unfounded', says robust indigenous steel industry important to realise ‘Developed India by 2047' vision.

Cobalt, copper, China: India should pay more attention to the savage violence in Congo

Leaving security to mercenaries is a path to proxy wars, colonial-era savagery. Democracies like India with an economic stake can't remain sidelined.

The Chinese are digging, but it’s no Jurassic Park. The Pacific hides other treasures

Failure to sign a deal with the Pacific is a setback for China’s deep-sea ambitions, but that won’t stop them from finding new opportunities.

New mineral from deep inside Earth found trapped in a diamond

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to their sources.

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Influencer is a real job. They are shaking up the internet

The reach and impact of influencers are so significant that even politicians such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi have recognised their value—the National Creators Award is proof.

Economists vs statisticians — the battle being fought over the soul of India’s GDP data

Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.

‘No brides for Agniveers’: In Rajasthan’s ‘Shaheedon ki nagri’, few takers for defence coaching centres

Coaching centres for Army aspirants in Jhunjhunu are shutting down due to plummeting admissions in the face of a lack of job guarantees under Agnipath Scheme.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.