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Explain the global distribution and economic significance of polymetallic nodules. Analyse India’s strategy for harnessing deep-sea mineral resources. Evaluate the ecological concerns associated with such exploitation.

Topic: Marine resources Q1. Explain the global distribution and economic significance of polymetallic nodules. Analyse India’s strategy for harnessing deep-sea mineral resources. Evaluate the ecological concerns associated with such exploitation. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Polymetallic nodules have gained attention due to rising global demand for critical minerals and India’s …

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Impact Of Deep-Sea Mining

Syllabus: Environment Source:  IE Context: A new study published in Nature reveals that a Pacific Ocean seabed mined in 1979 has not recovered after 40+ years, raising alarm over the long-term ecological impact. This comes amid global discussions at the UN’s International Seabed Authority (ISA) on regulating or halting deep sea mining activities. What is …

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UN to allow deep sea mining: Issues and concerns

GS Paper 2/3 Syllabus: International Relations/Environment, Conservation   Source: IE Context: The International Seabed Authority (ISA) has decided that it will start taking permit applications from companies that want to mine the ocean floor. Image Credits: ISA 2021 Background:.     Concerns: At the 28th Session of the ISA (Kingston, Jamaica), several countries insisted that …

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