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27 June 2026

Andhra Pradesh gold block re-auction

The topic provides a specific example of mineral resource management and economic mobilization in India, which can be used as context for questions regarding natural resource distribution or industrial development.

1 min read Day 4 of 6 2 questions 2 prelims

Notes

  • Andhra Pradesh government plans to re-auction Ramagiri North and Ramagiri South gold blocks in Ananthapuramu district.
  • The blocks cover a total area of 2,000 hectares, with 1,000 hectares allocated to each sector.
  • The blocks are offered under a composite licence (CL) and have been explored up to the G4 reconnaissance level by the Mineral Exploration, Research and Innovation Trust (MERIT).
  • The Ramagiri Gold Field has a history of commercial mining dating back to 1905-1925, previously managed by John Taylor and Sons.
  • Historical production data: Chennabhavi Mines produced 1,36,633 ounces of gold; Jibutil Gold Mines produced 39,116 ounces.
  • The region was previously operated by Bharat Gold Mines Limited (BGML) until operations ceased in 2001.
  • Geologically, the Ramagiri Greenstone Belt is part of the Eastern Dharwar Craton, comparable to Kolar, Hutti, and Veligallu gold belts.

Part of a longer story

This is day 4 of 6 in Andhra Pradesh industrial investment and development, which has been running since 21 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of the Eastern Dharwar Craton in the context of India's mineral wealth, with special reference to the gold-bearing belts of Andhra Pradesh. 150 words
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  2. Examine the role of the composite licence (CL) framework in promoting mineral exploration and transparency in the mining sector in India. How does the systematic exploration of historical mining sites contribute to the national economy? 250 words
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Prelims

  1. The Ramagiri Gold Field is geologically associated with which of the following cratons?

  2. What is the level of exploration conducted by the Mineral Exploration, Research and Innovation Trust (MERIT) for the Ramagiri gold blocks?

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