31.01.2025

1. IWAI is responsible for the development and regulation of all water bodies in India, including rivers, lakes, and coastal waters.
2. The Jal Marg Vikas Project (JMVP), implemented by IWAI, aims to develop National Waterway-1 (NW-1) for commercial navigation.
3. IWAI operates under the administrative control of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
4. The National Waterways Act, 2016 declared 111 waterways as National Waterways, spanning over 24,000 km across India.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. The NCMM aims to reduce India’s dependency on imports of critical minerals by promoting domestic exploration and overseas acquisition of mineral assets.
2. The mission is exclusively funded by the Government of India, with no participation from the private sector or PSUs.
3. Critical minerals like lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements are prioritized under the NCMM due to their importance in renewable energy, electronics, and defense sectors.
4. The NCMM is supported by the 2023 amendments to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. The CCPA has the power to initiate class action suits and order the recall of products.
2. The CCPA is headed by a Chief Commissioner and two other Commissioners, one dealing with goods and the other with services.
3. The CCPA can impose penalties for unfair trade practices but does not have the authority to cancel licenses of businesses.
4. The CCPA operates under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

Which of the statements given above are correct?