Operation Khanij Khoj - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Operation Khanij Khoj is in which of the following areas?

1) Northern parts of Arravallies and Bundelkhand
2) Western and Eastern Dharwad
3) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
4) North East India

a. 1, 2
b. 2, 4
c. 3, 4
d. All of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 1, 2

Explanation:

  • The ‘Operation Khanij Khoj’ project of GSI launched during the meeting is targeting concealed and deep seated mineral deposits. GSI has planned two projects in (i) Northern parts of Arravallies and Bundelkhand craton; (ii) Western and Eastern Dharwad cratons.
  • GSI has initially identified 100 blocks for reconnoitory survey. Once the National Mineral Exploration Policy (NMEP) is approved, these blocks will be put on e-auction for undertaking regional exploration by private companies.
2)   ‘Operation Khanij Khoj’ is launched by

a. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
b. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
c. Ministry of Earth Sciences
d. Ministry of Mines
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Ministry of Mines

Explanation:

  • ‘Operation Khanij Khoj’ of Geological Survey of India (GSI) has been launched. It is also called Operation Uncover.
  • 'Operation Khanij Khoj' is to be implemented in two selected areas in the country. It is focused on probing deep seated mineral deposits. The main components of this initiative would involve characterizing India's geological cover, investigating lithospheric architecture, resolving 4D geodynamic and metallogenic evolution, as well as detecting and characterizing distal footprints of ore deposits.

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