(b) Only two statements are correct (1st and 2nd)
The Chairperson of the NHRC must be a former Chief Justice of India. The Chairperson of the NHRC is required to be a former Chief Justice of India.
The NHRC members include a serving or retired Judge of the Supreme Court and a serving or retired Chief Justice of a High Court. The Commission includes members with judicial experience to ensure a balanced perspective on human rights issues.
The Chairperson and members of the NHRC are appointed by the President of India on the recommendation of a committee consisting of the Prime Minister, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, and the Leader of the Opposition in both Houses of Parliament. (3rd statement is incorrect)

(c) All three statements are correct
SPADEX aims to develop autonomous docking technology for spacecraft. The mission focuses on developing technology for spacecraft to dock autonomously in orbit.
The mission involves two spacecraft, named ‘Chaser’ and ‘Target’, docking autonomously in orbit. The experiment involves two spacecraft, ‘Chaser’ and ‘Target’, docking autonomously to demonstrate the technology.
SPADEX is designed to demonstrate precision, navigation, and control capabilities critical for future space missions. The mission aims to showcase these capabilities, which are essential for future space exploration and operations.

(c) Both 1 and 2 statements are correct
Strategic minerals, also known as critical minerals, are minerals that are important for a country’s military, industrial, and technological development. They are often concentrated in a few countries and are vital to the defense industry and other strategic sectors.
Here are some examples of strategic minerals:
Tin, cobalt, lithium, germanium, gallium, indium, niobium, beryllium, tantalum, tungsten, bismuth, and selenium: These minerals are considered strategic by the Ministry of Mines in India.
Coal, iron ore, bitumen, gold, limestone, lead-zinc, and barite: These minerals are considered strategic by the IEA.
Sulphur, lead, petroleum, zinc, mercury, platinum, nickel, graphite, tin, and ferro-tungsten: These minerals are considered strategic in India because they are in short supply.

(b) Only two statements are correct
The Critical Minerals Summit, held in New Delhi, was organized by the Ministry of Mines in collaboration with CEEW and IISD. (1st Statement is incorrect)
It is designed to foster collaboration, share knowledge, and drive innovation in the field of critical mineral beneficiation and processing.
The summit will bring together a diverse array of Indian and international stakeholders, including industry leaders, startups, government officials, scientists, academics, and policy experts.
It will address the increasing demand for Critical Raw Materials (CRMs) required for renewable energy systems and electric vehicles as part of India’s strategic development goals.
The Ministry of Mines has identified eight key mineralsfor focus at the summit, including Glauconite (Potash), Lithium – Rare Earth Elements (Laterite), Chromium, Platinum Group, Graphite, Tungsten associated with Graphite, Rare Earths (RE), and Vanadium associated with Graphite.
Participants will engage in active dialogue and interactive workshops focused on critical issues such as mineral auction progress, policy incentives for CRMs ecosystem development, and the advancement of commercially viable and environmentally sustainable solutions.
The summit aimed to enhance synergies in mineral extraction, refining, and utilization, particularly in low-carbon technologies. Additionally, it stressed the importance of regulatory clarity, financing structures, and ESG standards to attract investors.

(c) Astrobleme
India has three of these meteor impact craters – Ramgarh in Rajasthan, Lonar in Maharashtra and Dhala in Madhya Pradesh. Interestingly, these meteor impact craters are called Astroblemes. When translated from Greek, they mean star wound.
Estimated to have formed some 2500 million years ago, the Dhala Crater is the oldest and the largest impact crater in India. It is located in Shivpuri district in Madhya Pradesh.