The central government this week identified 30 minerals it considers critical for India. These range from the fertilizers phosphorus and potash, to lithium & cobalt, which form the lynchpins of the world’s bid to adopt EVs and move away from fossil fuels. In episode 1261 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta breaks down this development & its importance in the current geopolitical context, in light of China’s scramble for primacy and the formation of the US-led Minerals Security Partnership.