MoU for mineral exploration

MoU for mineral exploration

Q: Which of the following organization is not included in the MoU signed for the mineral exploration with ISRO?
(a)NMDC
(b)MOIL
(c)GSI
(d)HCL
 Answer (d)
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  • ISRO has signed the MoU with organizations engaged in the exploration of some important minerals.
  • Under this MoU, ISRO will authorize these organizations to use Satellite data to explore minerals.
  • Organizations associated with this MoU-
  • National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) – for identifying potential areas for exploration of Iron and Diamond.
  • Manganese Ore India Limited (MOIL) – for mineral exploration studies to identify prospective areas of Manganese mineralization in some areas in Madhya Pradesh.
  • Jointly with Department of Fertilizers (Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers) Geological Survey of India (GSI) and Atomic Minerals Directorate (AMD) – for rock phosphate exploration in the Country.

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