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EconomyIndustry, Infrastructure and ServicesMining, Critical Minerals and Mineral PolicyMedium (editorial estimate)
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Mining, Critical Minerals and Mineral Policy · World Mineral Resources and Critical Minerals · Critical Minerals, Rare Earths and Functional Materials
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World Mineral Resources and Critical Minerals · Critical Minerals, Rare Earths and Functional Materials

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Which of the following statements about Rare Earth Elements (REEs) and Critical Minerals is/are correct ? 1. Modern technological innovations including Artificial Intelligence, robotics and space exploration extensively utilise Rare Earth Elements (REEs). 2. China has the highest share in mining of REEs followed by India. 3. The Government of India launched the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) in 2025 to establish a robust framework for self-reliance in the critical mineral sector. 4. Rare Earth Elements are a set of 13 metallic elements. Select the answer using the code given below :

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Question 95 · Mining, Critical Minerals and Mineral Policy · Economy · UPSC Prelims 2026 (GS)

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2026 · GS · Question 95