Rare Earths Elements (REE) are considered as 'Vitamins of Modern Industry'. In this context, bring out the multi-dimensional implications of uneven distribution of REE in the world.

Form keys to Strategic sectors ✓ Lithium required in batteries

High efficiency ⟹ low cost. REE as vitamins of modern industry

Gallium-Nitride AESA radars replacing Titanium

Applications in almost all sectors ✓ Chips in cars, trains, mobiles, etc

Higher computing power ⟹ Necessary for price and performance

However, they are unevenly distributed:

RESERVES:

PRODUCTION:

Multi-dimensional implications:

(I) Political Implications:

(II) Economic Implications:

(III) Social Implications:

(IV) Environmental Impacts:

— BHAVESH JALPAN · AIR 128