Current Affairs · Ocean Resources and Mineral Exploration
Consider the following statements regarding Polymetallic Nodules and India's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ): 1. Polymetallic nodules, rich in critical minerals, are mainly found in deep-sea regions beyond national EEZs, regulated under UNCLOS. 2. India has exploration rights for polymetallic nodules in the Central Indian Ocean Basin, granted by the International Seabed Authority (ISA). 3. Deep-sea mining of polymetallic nodules in India's EEZ is currently commercially operational, contributing significantly to India's mineral resources. How many of the above statements are correct?
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