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UPSC 2026 • Q50Science & Technology, Materials & Clean EnergyMedium
Critical Minerals, Rare Earths & Strategic Resources (Lithium, Cobalt, Deep Sea Mining)
Which of the following statements with regard to India’s Deep Ocean Mission is/are correct ? 1. It was launched by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India. 2. Matsya-6000 has been designed to carry 3 people for deep sea exploration. 3. Samudrayaan is a project under this mission. Select the answer using the code given below :
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