Deep Ocean Mission

Question 1

by ministry

Answer 1

Earth Sciences (Rs 8000 Crore)

Question 2

why

Answer 2

-Boost India’s Sea Exploration Capabilities

Question 3

focus of the mission

Answer 3

• deep-sea mining,
• ocean climate change advisory services,
• underwater vehicles & robotics related technologies

Question 4

Two key projects planned

Answer 4

• desalination plant powered by tidal energy

- submersible vehicle that can explore depths

Question 5

What are Polymetallic nodules(PMN) also known

as manganese nodules?

Answer 5

• potato shaped, largely porous nodules found in sea floor

- contain manganese and iron, they contain nickel, copper, cobalt, lead, molybdenum, cadmium, vanadium, titanium,

Question 6

Significance?

Answer 6

• will enable India to exploit resources in the Central Indian Ocean Basin (CIOB). -> India has been allotted 75,000 square kilometres in the Central Indian Ocean Basin (CIOB) by UN International Sea Bed Authority
• CIOB contain deposits of metals like iron, manganese, nickel and cobalt.
• 10% of recovery of that large reserve can meet the energy requirement of India for the next 100 years.