UPSC 2021: Consider the following statements: 1. The Global Ocean Commission grants licences for seabed exploration and mining in international waters. 2. India has received licences for seabed mineral exploration in international waters. 3. ‘Rare earth minerals’ are present on seafloor in international waters. Which of the statements given above are correct?

The correct answer is option (b): 2 and 3 only. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.

This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2021, GS Paper 1, as Question 56. It falls under Environment & Ecology > International Environmental Treaties & Summits.

This question is rated "moderate". It requires sound conceptual understanding of the topic.

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