Deep Ocean Mission Flashcards
1
Q
Which ministry is leading Deep Ocean Mission ?
A
Union Earth Science ministry
2
Q
How many yrs is this mission ?
A
5yrs
3
Q
Objectives ?
A
1) Exploring Deep ocean
2) Looking for metals and minerals
4
Q
Features ?
A
Comprises of
1) Offshore Desalination plant working with tidal energy
2) Submersible vehicle that can go upto depth of 6km with 3 ppl
5
Q
What are polymetallic nodules (PMN) ?
A
Rocks scattered on seabed containing Fe,Ni,Mn,Co
6
Q
What is the recent development of PMN w.r.t India ?
A
It has been allotted a site of 75k sq.km in Central Indian Ocean Basin by UN Intl Seabed authority to explore PMN
7
Q
Utility of PMN ?
A
Can be an alternative energy which solves energy crisis on large scale
