CURRENT AFFAIRS ­ RARE EARTH ELEMENTS CRISIS – Recently, China announced restrictions on the export of seven rare earth elements. The restricted elements include samarium, gadolinium, terbium, dysprosium, lutetium, scandium, and yttrium. These elements are vital for manufacturing high-tech and defense-related products, such as magnets for wind turbines, spacecraft, and electronics. Chinese Dominance in Rare … Continue reading 16 April 2025 CURRENT AFFAIRS