Consider the following statements with reference to the National Offshore Exploration Scheme (NOES): 1. It is a Central Sector Scheme. 2. It is aimed at strengthening the exploration of critical and strategic minerals in India's Offshore Areas beyond the territorial waters. 3. The Scheme is implemented by the Geological Survey of India (GSI) under the Ministry of Mines. How many of the above statements are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements with reference to the National Offshore Exploration Scheme (NOES):
1.It is a Central Sector Scheme.
2.It is aimed at strengthening the exploration of critical and strategic minerals in India’s Offshore Areas beyond the territorial waters.
3.The Scheme is implemented by the Geological Survey of India (GSI) under the Ministry of Mines.
How many of the above statements are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation: 1 and 2 only

Statement 1 is correct: The National Offshore Exploration Scheme (NOES) is a Central Sector Scheme.

Statement 2 is correct: It is approved to accelerate the systematic exploration of critical and other mineral resources in India’s offshore areas, thereby enhancing mineral security.

Statement 3 is incorrect: The Scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.

Source: PIB

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