📌 Why in News?
The global transition towards batteries, electronics, renewable energy and advanced defence technologies has increased geopolitical competition over critical minerals. Central Asia contains substantial deposits of uranium, rare metals and other mineral resources. India's August 2026 discussion with Uzbekistan therefore places critical minerals beside conventional energy in the bilateral agenda.
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Paper: GS-2
Theme: International Relations
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