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24 June 2026

Critical mineral blocks auction

The auction of critical mineral blocks is a significant policy initiative directly linked to India's resource security, industrial growth, and the strategic management of natural resources.

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Notes

  • The Union Mines Ministry has auctioned 10 critical and strategic mineral blocks under the seventh tranche of auctions.
  • A total of 56 out of 88 identified mineral blocks have been auctioned cumulatively across all tranches to date.
  • The seventh tranche of auctions was initiated on March 23 of the current year, featuring 19 mineral blocks.
  • The Ministry has successfully completed the second tranche of exploration licence auctions.

Part of a longer story

This is day 1 of 2 in Andhra Pradesh mineral and mining sector development, which has been running since 24 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. The auctioning of critical and strategic mineral blocks is essential for India's industrial growth and energy transition. Discuss the significance of securing domestic supply chains for these minerals in the context of India's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. As of the latest update from the Union Mines Ministry, how many critical and strategic mineral blocks have been cumulatively auctioned across all tranches?

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