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1. Which country is aiding India in its clean energy transition by providing critical minerals and partnering in research initiatives?
Australia is playing a significant role in aiding India’s transition to clean energy by supplying critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt, and rare earth minerals. The collaboration includes the Australia-India Critical Minerals Research Hub, a joint initiative between IIT-Hyderabad and Monash University. This hub focuses on sustainable practices in the extraction and processing of these minerals and analyzing supply chains. Australia's substantial deposits of these essential minerals are crucial for supporting India's clean energy goals and technological advancements.