Q.3 How illegal mining of minor minerals harm the environment? How can technology be used to check the illegal mining of minor minerals? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/tapping-technology-to-check-minor-mineral-plunder/article65742444.ece In the intro, briefly describe the issues with illegal mining of minor minerals. In the body define the minor minerals. In the next part, mention the issue of illegal mining and use of technology such as satellite imagery, drones, IoT and blockchains to check the illegal mining. Conclude by mentioning the enforcement … Continue reading Q.3 How illegal mining of minor minerals harm the environment? How can technology be used to check the illegal mining of minor minerals? (10 Marks)