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India-UK Critical Minerals Supply Chain Observatory Launched

11 June 20261 min read
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Why in the news

India and the United Kingdom jointly started a body to track and strengthen the global supply chains for critical minerals.

Key facts

  • Initiative: India-UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory.
  • Launched by: Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy and UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper.
  • Place: New Delhi.

Objectives

  • Deepen bilateral cooperation in critical minerals.
  • Support the clean energy transition.
  • Improve supply chain resilience.
  • Promote policymaking based on evidence.

Exam angle

  • Who launched it: Kishan Reddy with Yvette Cooper.
  • Subject area: critical minerals and supply chains.
  • Venue: New Delhi.

Test yourself

1. Which UK leader jointly launched the India-UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory with G. Kishan Reddy?

UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper co-launched it in New Delhi.

2. Where was the India-UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory launched?

It was launched in New Delhi.

3. Which purpose is among the stated aims of the India-UK critical minerals observatory?

The observatory promotes evidence-based policymaking, among other aims.