Great Nicobar Island Offshore Mineral Blocks | Polymetallic Nodules | UPSC Current Affairs 2026

Which island is associated with West Sewell Ridge-01 and Sewell Rise-01 offshore mineral blocks?

Answer: Great Nicobar Island.

In this important Current Affairs question, learn about the Ministry of Mines notification related to deep-sea offshore mineral blocks, polymetallic nodules and composite licensing.

This topic is important for:
✅ UPSC Current Affairs 2026
✅ SSC & Banking Exams
✅ State PCS Exams
✅ Competitive Exam GK
✅ Geography & Environment
✅ Polymetallic Nodules
✅ Deep Sea Mining
✅ Andaman & Nicobar Islands
✅ Government Schemes & Notifications

West Sewell Ridge-01 and Sewell Rise-01 are important offshore mineral blocks associated with Great Nicobar Island and the Andaman Sea.

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