Science, Discovery, Tech and Environment · 13 July 2026
Geological Survey of India (GSI) Discovers Thorium Deposits in Gundlupet
Exam-focused facts from the 13 July 2026 current affairs briefing.
Key facts
- The Geological Survey of India (GSI) discovered a rare thorium mineral deposit in Gundlupet taluk, Chamarajanagar district.
- Thorium is a naturally occurring radioactive metal considered a potential alternative nuclear fuel.
- The GSI identified deposits across 700 acres in Koothanur and surrounding villages.
- Out of the identified deposits, 20 acres have been marked as the core area.