Mining Issues for UPSC Preparation

[Premium] National Mineral Policy 2019: In-Depth Analysis

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Recently, the Union Cabinet approved the National Mineral Policy, 2019 (NMP 2019) which replaces the National Mineral Policy 2008 (NMP 2008).

2019 Policy was based on the report submitted in the Ministry of Mines by Dr. K Rajeswara Rao committee after reviewing NMP 2008.

This policy seeks to ensure effective regulation and sustainable development of the mining sector.

This article explains the following in an analytical manner with a mindmap for quick revision:

What are the objectives of the policy?
What are the key provisions?
What are the significances of the policy?
What are the challenges and the way forward?

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Shale Gas Exploration – Merits, Demerits & Challenges

Santhosh Kumar September 14, 2018 Earth's Interior / Energy / Global Warming & Climate Change / GS1 / GS3 / Mining / September 2018

In August 2018, Union Cabinet approved a policy framework that permits both private and government players to explore and exploit unconventional hydrocarbons including shale gas.

Deep Ocean Mission – India’s Quest towards Prosperity and Security

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The Central government has formulated a 5 year, Rs 8,000 crore plan to explore the deep parts of the Ocean for the possibilities of deep-sea mining. Union Ministry of Earth Sciences is tasked with coordinating the exercise and it recently unveiled a blueprint of the Deep Ocean Mission (DOM).