UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 12 March 2025
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Table of Contents
GS Paper 2 : (UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 12 March (2025)
• Overhauling the compliance framework
Overhauling the compliance framework
GS Paper 3
• Regulating AI is already proving difficult
Regulating AI is already proving difficult
Content for Mains Enrichment (CME)
• NGO to create a mini-forest for school students
NGO to create a mini-forest for school students
Facts for Prelims
• Soil Fertility Mapping
Soil Fertility Mapping
• Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
• AAHAR 2025
AAHAR 2025
• Grant in Aid to NCDC
Grant in Aid to NCDC
• Immigration Bill introduced in LS
Immigration Bill introduced in LS
• WFI suspension revoked
WFI suspension revoked
Mapping
• Greenland
Greenland
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 12 March 2025
#### GS Paper 2 :
Overhauling the compliance framework
Syllabus: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation:
Source: TH
Context
India’s business environment faces challenges from corruption, frequent compliance updates, and regulatory inefficiencies. Despite reforms like the Jan Vishwas Act (2023) and the proposed Jan Vishwas 2.0, businesses continue to struggle with complex compliance systems. Introducing a unified compliance identity system and ensuring predictable regulations is crucial for improving India’s investment climate.
Key challenges in the existing compliance framework
• Widespread bribery practices: The India Business Corruption Survey 2024 reveals that 66% of businesses admitted to paying bribes, with 54% coerced for permits, licences, or approvals.
• Excessive compliance updates: In 2024 alone, India experienced 9,420 compliance updates, averaging 36 daily changes, creating confusion and providing officials with opportunities to exploit ambiguity.
• Regulatory exploitation: Inspectors misuse subjective powers to threaten factory shutdowns or imprisonment, even when businesses comply with rules, fostering corruption.
• Unresolved labour code delays: Despite consolidating 29 colonial-era labour laws into four new Labour Codes, delays in implementation continue to burden businesses.
• Fragmented compliance framework: Businesses are required to manage 23 different identity numbers, including PAN, GSTIN, and CIN, resulting in excessive paperwork and frequent renewals.
Implications
• Corruption-Induced Compliance Costs: Businesses are forced to pay bribes even after meeting regulatory requirements, driving up operational costs.
• Productivity Losses: Time spent addressing frequent compliance updates and facing inspections reduces overall business efficiency and hampers growth.
• Stunted MSME Growth: Startups and MSMEs struggle to navigate complex regulations, delaying permits and increasing costs, limiting their ability to scale.
• Trust Deficit in Governance: The unchecked power of inspectors and frequent compliance changes weaken business trust in regulatory authorities.
• Operational Delays: Unpredictable rule changes, such as the 9,420 compliance updates in 2024, create disruptions in business operations, supply chains, and production cycles.
The Global Context and Strategic Imperatives
• Competitive Disadvantage: The United States has launched the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to simplify business operations. If the US improves its efficiency further, India’s $4 trillion economy risks losing investments to the US’s $27 trillion economy.
• Manufacturing Slowdown: Regulatory complexities and excessive compliance rules hamper India’s ambition to become a global manufacturing hub, particularly in sectors like pharmaceuticals and textiles.
• Investor Perception Damage: India’s reputation as a complex regulatory environment discourages long-term foreign investment, limiting the benefits of initiatives like Make in India.
• Entrepreneurial Exodus: Burdensome regulations are driving Indian start-ups to relocate to more business-friendly nations, reducing India’s potential as a hub for innovation and growth.
• Digital Gap in Compliance: While India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) has revolutionized sectors like digital payments, compliance systems remain fragmented, hindering India’s ability to fully modernize its business ecosystem.
Key Reforms and Solutions for Compliance Overhaul
• Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023: This act decriminalised 180 provisions, reducing the risk of imprisonment for minor business violations, marking a positive step toward reducing regulatory harassment.
• Jan Vishwas 2.0: The proposed bill seeks to decriminalise 100 additional provisions, but with 20,000 imprisonment clauses still in place, a more extensive overhaul is necessary.
• FSSAI’s Annual Update Model: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) now restricts food label regulatory changes to once a year, ensuring stability in compliance requirements.
• ‘One Nation, One Business’ Identity System: Consolidating 23 identifiers (such as PAN, GSTIN, and CIN) into a unified identity system would reduce paperwork, improve compliance efficiency, and minimize corruption.
• Digi Locker for Businesses: Establishing a tamper-proof document repository where businesses can upload verified documents would significantly reduce opportunities for corruption in approval processes, mirroring the success of Digi Yatra in streamlining airport security.
Conclusion
To sustain growth, India must transition to a transparent, predictable, and digital-first compliance system. Implementing the Jan Vishwas 2.0, enforcing the Labour Codes, and adopting a ‘One Nation, One Business’ Identity System are essential to reducing corruption, attracting investment, and promoting business growth. Delay in reforms risks undermining India’s economic potential.
• * ‘In the context of neo-liberal paradigm of development planning, multi-level planning is expected to make operations cost effective and remove many implementation blockages.’-Discuss. (15 M) (2019)*
#### UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 12 March 2025 GS Paper 3
Regulating AI is already proving difficult
Syllabus: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers
Source: IE
Context
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing industries globally, yet regulating its development presents significant hurdles. Geopolitical rivalries, fragmented legal frameworks, and ambiguous accountability raise concerns, necessitating comprehensive governance strategies.
Complexities involved in AI regulation
• Geopolitical tensions: Major nations like the US, China, and the UK prioritize dominance in AI innovation, hampering cooperative governance efforts.
• Divergent development goals: While advanced economies focus on AI leadership, developing countries like India, Brazil, and South Africa prioritize AI for local challenges such as healthcare and economic growth.
• Inconsistent legal frameworks: The EU AI Act enforces strict controls on high-risk AI but lacks clarity on bias identification. The US faces regulatory inconsistencies across federal and state levels.
• Unclear liability mechanisms: Ambiguities persist in determining accountability for AI failures, resulting in varied legal interpretations.
• Intellectual property confusion: Debates over recognizing AI as an inventor create legal uncertainty regarding patents, licensing, and ownership rights.
Implications of Poorly Regulated AI
• Manipulation risks: AI systems, if unchecked, may manipulate user behaviour, fostering disinformation and harmful decision-making.
• Bias and discrimination: Inadequate oversight may result in AI models reinforcing social inequalities and prejudices.
• Economic instability: Unregulated AI tools may engage in price manipulation or exploit consumer vulnerabilities.
• Privacy violations: AI-driven surveillance systems risk infringing on civil liberties and facilitating invasive monitoring.
• Security threats: Without robust security protocols, AI systems may become susceptible to cyberattacks or malicious exploitation.
Measures required for effective AI regulation
• Global regulatory framework: Establish a comprehensive platform inspired by the AI Action Summit (2025) and the UN AI for Good Global Summit (2024) to promote unified standards.
• Risk-based regulation: Adopt a tiered framework like the EU AI Act, ensuring strict controls on high-risk AI while allowing innovation in low-risk domains.
• Ethics integration: Implement frameworks like the Montreal Declaration on Responsible AI (2018) to uphold transparency, fairness, and accountability.
• Stronger accountability standards: Introduce mandatory bias detection tools, ensuring fairness and reducing discrimination risks.
• Enhanced global cooperation: Foster public-private partnerships and promote cross-border collaboration to create consistent AI standards.
Conclusion
With AI’s projected 29% CAGR growth from 2025 to 2030 and its potential contribution of 14% to global GDP, effective regulation is crucial. A harmonized international framework that balances innovation, security, and fairness is key to ensuring AI’s responsible development and maximizing its societal benefits.
Q1. Introduce the concept of Artificial Intelligence (AI). How does AI help clinical diagnosis? Do you perceive any threat to privacy of the individual in the use of Al in healthcare? (10 M) (2023)
#### UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 12 March 2025 Content for Mains Enrichment (CME)
NGO to create a mini-forest for school students
Context
Pasumai Vidhaigal, an NGO in Kancheepuram district, has planted over 1,000 fruit tree saplings at the Ullavoor government school to create a mini-forest. This initiative promotes environmental awareness among students and encourages community participation. Over the past 10 years, the NGO has distributed 2.7 lakh saplings and created 28 Miyawaki forests across the region.
Key Ideas
• Promoting environmental awareness: The mini-forest project behind the Ullavoor school aims to teach students about tree conservation and environmental protection through active participation.
• Adoption of the miyawaki model: Pasumai Vidhaigal has successfully created 28 Miyawaki forests in Kancheepuram district, planting trees in compact spaces to ensure rapid growth and improved biodiversity.
• Community involvement: The initiative involves student volunteers to care for the saplings, while a local farmer has been appointed to water the trees regularly, ensuring long-term maintenance.
• Native species conservation: The mini-forest includes indigenous fruit trees such as figs, guava, novella, and iluppai, promoting native biodiversity and offering a habitat for birds.
• Scalable model for sustainability: Encouraged by this success, other schools and colleges in Kancheepuram have requested Pasumai Vidhaigal to replicate similar projects on their campuses.
Relevance for UPSC Papers
• GS-1 (Geography/Society): Demonstrates community-driven afforestation to combat environmental degradation.
• GS-2 (Governance): Showcases the role of NGOs in enhancing environmental protection at the grassroots level.
• GS-3 (Environment & Ecology): Highlights the Miyawaki method as a sustainable afforestation strategy in educational institutions.
• GS-4 (Ethics): Reflects values of environmental responsibility, community engagement, and sustainable development.
• Essay Paper: Serves as an ideal example of local action for environmental conservation, promoting student involvement and social responsibility.
#### UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 12 March 2025 Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Soil Fertility Mapping
Source: PIB
Context: The Soil & Land Use Survey of India (SLUSI) has generated digital soil fertility maps for 351 villages across 34 districts in Maharashtra using geospatial techniques.
• This initiative, under the Soil Health & Fertility Scheme, aims to enhance soil productivity and optimize fertilizer use.
About Soil Fertility Mapping:
What is Soil Fertility Mapping?
• It is a scientific method of assessing and visualizing soil nutrient composition across different regions.
• Uses geospatial techniques, remote sensing, and AI-based tools to generate precise soil health data.
Benefits of Soil Fertility Mapping
• Precision Agriculture: Helps farmers identify nutrient deficiencies and surpluses. Enables targeted fertilizer application for better crop yield.
• Enables targeted fertilizer application for better crop yield.
• Cost-Efficient Farming: Reduces overuse and underuse of fertilizers, optimizing costs. Enhances soil productivity and economic returns for farmers.
• Enhances soil productivity and economic returns for farmers.
• Improved Soil Health Management: Encourages integrated nutrient management (INM). Promotes organic manures and bio-fertilizers for sustainable farming.
• Promotes organic manures and bio-fertilizers for sustainable farming.
• Environmental Sustainability: Minimizes soil degradation and nutrient depletion. Reduces chemical runoff and groundwater contamination.
• Reduces chemical runoff and groundwater contamination.
• Empowering Farmers: Soil Health Cards (SHC) provide customized recommendations. Farmers can download SHC data using mobile-based services.
• Farmers can download SHC data using mobile-based services.
Key Features of The Soil Fertility Mapping Project:
• Digital Mapping & Data Collection: Soil samples are collected and analysed for pH, organic carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, and micronutrients (zinc, copper, iron, manganese, boron). Each soil sample is geo-coded using GPS and assigned a unique QR Code for tracking.
• Each soil sample is geo-coded using GPS and assigned a unique QR Code for tracking.
• Use of Geospatial & AI-Based Tools: Remote sensing and GIS mapping are integrated for high-accuracy data analysis. AI-powered predictive modeling assists in nutrient management strategies.
• AI-powered predictive modeling assists in nutrient management strategies.
• Overcoming Challenges: Village-level mini soil testing labs are deployed in remote and hilly areas. Digital platforms enable farmers to access soil fertility reports via mobile numbers.
• Digital platforms enable farmers to access soil fertility reports via mobile numbers.
• Nationwide Implementation: The Soil Health & Fertility Scheme is available across all States & Union Territories. SLUSI works under the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare to promote scientific soil management.
• SLUSI works under the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare to promote scientific soil management.
Implementation of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
Source: PIB
Context: The government has extended the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) and Restructured Weather-Based Crop Insurance Scheme (RWBCIS) till 2025-26 with an outlay of ₹69,515.71 crore.
• A new grievance redressal mechanism, including the Krishi Rakshak Portal and Helpline (KRPH), has been introduced to enhance transparency and timely claim settlements.
About Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY):
What is PMFBY?
• PMFBY is India’s flagship crop insurance scheme, launched in Kharif 2016, to provide financial security to farmers against crop loss due to natural calamities.
• It aims to stabilize farm income, ensure credit flow, and promote sustainable agriculture.
Nodal Ministry
• Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India.
Key Features of PMFBY
• Affordable Premium Rates: Farmers pay 2% for Kharif crops, 1.5% for Rabi crops, and 5% for commercial/horticulture crops. The remaining premium is subsidized by the Central and State Governments.
• The remaining premium is subsidized by the Central and State Governments.
• Voluntary Participation: Since 2020, PMFBY is optional for farmers and States/UTs.
• Technology Integration: Remote sensing, drones, and AI-based yield estimation enhance transparency. Digitized claim settlement via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
• Digitized claim settlement via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
• Grievance Redressal Mechanism District (DGRC) and State (SGRC) Grievance Committees handle disputes. Krishi Rakshak Portal (KRPH) & toll-free number (14447) for real-time complaint resolution.
• District (DGRC) and State (SGRC) Grievance Committees handle disputes.
• Krishi Rakshak Portal (KRPH) & toll-free number (14447) for real-time complaint resolution.
• Implementation at State Level: States select insurance companies through a transparent bidding process. Joint assessment teams determine crop loss estimates.
• Joint assessment teams determine crop loss estimates.
AAHAR 2025
Source: ANI
Context: The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) showcased India’s agricultural and processed food excellence at AAHAR 2025, with 95 exhibitors from 17 states and UTs.
• The event emphasized India’s strength in agri-exports, plant-based foods, and food processing innovation.
About APEDA:
What is APEDA?
• APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority) is a statutory body established under the APEDA Act, 1985.
• It functions under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India.
• Headquarters: New Delhi, India.
Structure of APEDA
• Chairman: Appointed by the Government of India.
• Advisory Board: Comprises exporters, farmers, industry experts, and government representatives.
• Regional Offices: Located in Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Guwahati to support exporters.
Functions of APEDA
• Export Promotion & Development: Facilitates agricultural and processed food exports. Supports market research, branding, and export certification.
• Supports market research, branding, and export certification.
• Quality Standards & Certification: Regulates quality control and packaging of export products. Implements Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and Organic Farming Standards.
• Implements Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and Organic Farming Standards.
• Financial Assistance to Exporters: Provides subsidies and incentives for exporters and food processors. Supports cold chain infrastructure development.
• Supports cold chain infrastructure development.
• Market Expansion & Global Trade: Organizes international trade fairs and buyer-seller meets. Strengthens bilateral trade relations for agricultural exports.
• Strengthens bilateral trade relations for agricultural exports.
Grant in Aid to NCDC
Source: PIB
Context: The Ministry of Cooperation has provided a ₹1,000 crore grant to the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) to strengthen Cooperative Sugar Mills (CSMs).
• The grant aims to leverage ₹10,000 crore in financial assistance for ethanol plants, cogeneration units, and working capital support.
About Grant-in-Aid to NCDC for Strengthening of Cooperative Sugar Mills (CSMs)
What is the Scheme?
• A financial assistance initiative to support Cooperative Sugar Mills (CSMs) in improving productivity and sustainability.
• Funds provided to NCDC to enable borrowing from the market, ensuring a higher capital flow for sugar mills.
Nodal Ministry
• Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India.
Launched By
• Implemented during FY 2022-23 and continued in FY 2024-25.
Key Features of the Scheme
• Financial Assistance for Sugar Mills: ₹1,000 crore grant to NCDC to mobilize ₹10,000 crore for CSMs. Funds to be used for ethanol production units, cogeneration plants, and working capital needs.
• Funds to be used for ethanol production units, cogeneration plants, and working capital needs.
• Boosting Ethanol Production: Supports the National Bio-Energy Policy by promoting ethanol blending in fuel. Helps reduce crude oil imports and enhance energy security.
• Helps reduce crude oil imports and enhance energy security.
• Support for Co-generation Plants: Sugar mills encouraged to establish bagasse-based power generation for energy self-sufficiency. Enables integration with the renewable energy sector.
• Enables integration with the renewable energy sector.
• Market-Based Fund Mobilization: NCDC leverages grant to raise capital from financial markets, ensuring sufficient liquidity for sugar mills.
About National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC)
What is NCDC?
The National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) is a statutory organization dedicated to promoting, financing, and supporting cooperative institutions in India.
• Established in: Founded in 1963 under the National Cooperative Development Corporation Act, 1962.
• Nodal Ministry: Functions under the Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India.
• Headquarters: New Delhi, India.
Functions of NCDC:
• Financial Assistance: Provides funds for cooperative development in agriculture, rural industries, and allied sectors.
• Capacity Building: Organizes training programs to enhance cooperative management skills.
• Policy Implementation: Supports government schemes for rural economic empowerment through cooperatives.
• Project Development: Assists in infrastructure creation, storage facilities, and marketing support for cooperatives.
• Loan & Subsidy Disbursement: Provides concessional loans and financial grants to cooperative societies.
Immigration Bill introduced in LS
Source: Economic Times
Context: The Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, was introduced in Lok Sabha to streamline immigration laws governing the entry, stay, and exit of foreigners in India.
• The Opposition raised concerns over its constitutional validity and sought its referral to a Joint Parliamentary Committee.
About Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025:
What is the Immigration Bill?
• The bill aims to consolidate and modernize existing immigration laws in India.
• It seeks to replace four existing laws: The Passport (Entry into India) Act, 1920 The Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939 The Foreigners Act, 1946 The Immigration (Carriers’ Liability) Act, 2000
• The Passport (Entry into India) Act, 1920
• The Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939
• The Foreigners Act, 1946
• The Immigration (Carriers’ Liability) Act, 2000
Nodal Ministry
• Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India
Key Features of the Bill
• Regulation of Foreign Nationals: Mandates passport and visa requirements for entry and stay in India. Establishes a clear legal framework for deportation, detention, and registration.
• Establishes a clear legal framework for deportation, detention, and registration.
• Centralized Database & Monitoring: Introduces digital tracking of foreigners, ensuring real-time immigration data. Makes hospitals, universities, and institutions responsible for reporting foreign nationals.
• Makes hospitals, universities, and institutions responsible for reporting foreign nationals.
• Streamlining Existing Laws: Eliminates redundant and outdated provisions from pre-Constitution laws. Brings immigration regulations under a single comprehensive law.
• Brings immigration regulations under a single comprehensive law.
• No Appeal Mechanism for Immigration Officers’ Decisions: Grants immigration officers absolute authority in deciding entry and stay. Critics argue this violates natural justice and constitutional rights.
• Critics argue this violates natural justice and constitutional rights.
Provisions for Immigration in India
• The Citizenship Act, 1955: Governs acquisition, renunciation, and termination of Indian citizenship.
• The Foreigners Act, 1946: Regulates the entry and exit of foreigners in India.
• The Visa Regulations: Issued under the Passport Act, 1920, defining entry conditions.
• Refugee Policies: Though India is not a signatory to the 1951 Refugee Convention, it provides asylum on a case-by-case basis (e.g., Tibetans, Sri Lankan Tamils, Rohingyas).
WFI suspension revoked
Source: The Tribune
Context: The Union government revoked the suspension of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), restoring its status as a National Sports Federation (NSF).
• The suspension, imposed in December 2023, was lifted after the WFI shifted its office location and complied with governance norms.
Why Was WFI Suspended?
• The suspension was imposed in December 2023 due to: Sexual harassment allegations against former WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Irregularities in governance, including WFI operating from the former president’s residence. Lack of transparency and violation of National Sports Code provisions. Failure to function independently, with undue influence from previous leadership.
• Sexual harassment allegations against former WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
• Irregularities in governance, including WFI operating from the former president’s residence.
• Lack of transparency and violation of National Sports Code provisions.
• Failure to function independently, with undue influence from previous leadership.
About Wrestling Federation of India (WFI):
What is WFI?
• The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) is the national governing body for wrestling in India.
• It is responsible for organizing national tournaments, selecting teams for international competitions, and promoting the sport.
• It operates under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and is affiliated with United World Wrestling (UWW).
• Headquarters: Delhi
Structure and Functions of WFI
• Administrative Functions: Regulates and governs wrestling tournaments and events in India. Implements rules and regulations set by UWW and the Indian government.
• Implements rules and regulations set by UWW and the Indian government.
• Athlete Development & Selection: Conducts national-level selection trials for international competitions. Oversees training programs and wrestling camps.
• Oversees training programs and wrestling camps.
• International Representation: Affiliated with United World Wrestling (UWW). Ensures India’s participation in Olympics, Asian Games, and World Championships.
• Ensures India’s participation in Olympics, Asian Games, and World Championships.
• Governance and Compliance: Must adhere to the National Sports Code. Required to maintain transparency and accountability in management.
• Required to maintain transparency and accountability in management.
#### UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 12 March 2025 Mapping:
Greenland
Source: TOI
Context: Greenland, an autonomous territory under Denmark, recently held parliamentary elections that could shape its future course—either toward full independence or continued ties with Copenhagen.
About Greenland:
• Location: World’s largest island, situated between the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans.
• Capital: Nuuk.
• Political Status: An autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark.
• Population: Approximately 57,000 people.
• Geographic Features: Ice Sheet: Covers around 80% of Greenland. Mountains: Watkins Range, including Gunnbjørn Fjeld (tallest mountain in the Arctic). Major Water Bodies: Scoresby Sound (world’s largest fjord), Ilulissat Icefjord (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
• Ice Sheet: Covers around 80% of Greenland.
• Mountains: Watkins Range, including Gunnbjørn Fjeld (tallest mountain in the Arctic).
• Major Water Bodies: Scoresby Sound (world’s largest fjord), Ilulissat Icefjord (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
• Economy: Primary Sectors: Fishing (accounts for 90% of exports), tourism, and small-scale mining. Potential Growth Areas: Rare earth minerals, uranium, and other strategic metals.
• Primary Sectors: Fishing (accounts for 90% of exports), tourism, and small-scale mining.
• Potential Growth Areas: Rare earth minerals, uranium, and other strategic metals.
Why is Greenland in the Spotlight?
• Push for Independence: All major political parties support the idea of breaking away from Danish rule. Greenland currently receives an annual subsidy of $565 million from Denmark, about 20% of its GDP.
• Greenland currently receives an annual subsidy of $565 million from Denmark, about 20% of its GDP.
Geopolitical Interests:
• Trump’s Renewed Interest: First proposed purchasing Greenland in 2019, leading to diplomatic tensions. Recently, Trump revived his ambition, claiming Greenland should join the US for “prosperity and security.”
• Recently, Trump revived his ambition, claiming Greenland should join the US for “prosperity and security.”
• Resource Race in the Arctic: Greenland is rich in rare earth elements, uranium, and critical minerals needed for global industries.
Tags: Greenland Elections, Denmark-Greenland Relations, Arctic Geopolitics, Rare Earth Minerals, US-Greenland Relations, Trump Greenland Deal, Climate Change and Greenland.
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