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What is Patania II, which was seen in the news recently, for being stranded on the Pacific Ocean floor?
A)
Submarine
B)
Container Ship
C)
Satellite module
D)
Mining Robot

Correct Answer :   Mining Robot


A seabed mining robot, which was being tested on the Pacific Ocean floor at a depth of more than 4 km has become detached.
Patania II is a 25-tonne mining robot prototype, which was being tested by Global Sea Mineral Resources (GSR), the deep-sea exploratory division of the famous dredging company DEME Group. The robot was meant to collect the nodules rich in cobalt and other battery metals found on the seabed.

Published On : July 17, 2021
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