Give an account of the deposits of different types of minerals found in ocean relief across the world.

As per a recent INCOIS report, ocean winds in India’s coastal areas can suffice our energy requirements for next hundred years. Global distribution: Indian Ocean bed- Polymetallic nodules, e.g. Nickel, cobalt, molybdenum. Poly sulphide minerals. Arctic Ocean- Hydrocarbon abundance, e.g. ..

Topics: GS-I: Distribution of Key Natural Resources Across the World

The use of Natural gas as an important primary energy source is rising and expected to increase further. Identify the various uses of natural gas and give a brief account of its distribution globally.

The natural gas is a clean fossil fuel and forms important constituent of India’s energy basket. Uses of natural gas: As fuel for power generation. As fuel for industries, such as fertilizers, plastics, etc. Usage in households as LNG in ..

Topics: GS-I: Distribution of Key Natural Resources Across the World • GS-III: Infrastructure Energy Sector

In view of the importance of Blue Economy to New India Vision 2030, delineate the distribution of key ocean minerals that can help India realize its potential.

Blue economy refers to the economic value & potential associated with oceans & ocean ecosystem. Importance to New India Vision 2030: Sustainable livelihood opportunities. E.g., Fishermen, Sea farers, etc. Sustainable tourism – Boost India’s soft power & cultural richness. Vast ..

Topics: GS-I: Distribution of Key Natural Resources Across the World • GS-II: Development Processes and Development Industry in India

Account for the spatial pattern of the Zinc around the world.

Zinc occurs generally in association of lead and both these minerals are therefore mined together. The only area in the world where zinc is mined without lead is the Franklin Furnace area in New Jersey State in US. The world ..

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Explain the spatial pattern of the Tin around the world.

Tin is one of those important metals that are used for making alloys. It is a rather scarce metal in its world distribution. North America and Europe are characteristically poor in tin deposits. Most of tin occurs in the form ..

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Critically assess the implications of China’s coal peak over coal industry in the world.

For several decades, China has been world’s largest producer and consumer of coal. Due to its huge coal consumption, the country is also world’s biggest polluter emitting billions of tonnes of CO2. The coal consumption in China peaked in 2013-2014, ..

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