Geography

Operation Ganga

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Operation Ganga was a strategic evacuation mission launched by Government of India in February 2022. Its primary objective was to rescue Indian nationals—predominantly medical students—who were stuck in Ukraine following Russian invasion on February 24, 2022. Overview of Mission When the conflict began, Ukrainian airspace was immediately closed to civilian aircraft, leaving approximately 20,000 Indian … Read more

Rare Earth Elements In India

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India currently holds world’s third-largest rare earth reserves, estimated at approximately 6.9 to 7.23 million tonnes (roughly 6-8% of global reserves). Despite this, India’s contribution to global production remains less than 1%, creating a significant resource-production gap. Geographic Distribution Indian REEs are primarily found in two types of deposits: Secondary (Placer) Deposits: These are found … Read more