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Andaman and Nicobar Islands Current Affairs Quiz — Last 7 days

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Mines Ministry launches auction of two offshore mineral blocks in the Andaman Sea
Q1 Advanced

The two offshore mineral blocks put up for auction by the Ministry of Mines on 1 October 2026 are located in which sea area?

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Correct answer: C — Andaman Sea

Sewell Rise-01 and West Sewell Ridge-01 are offshore blocks in the Andaman Sea.

Q2 Advanced

The offshore blocks Sewell Rise-01 and West Sewell Ridge-01 (auctioned from October 2026) mainly contain:

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Correct answer: A — Polymetallic nodules and crusts

Both blocks contain polymetallic nodules and crusts hosting cobalt, nickel, manganese, copper and rare earth elements.