Ministry Of Tribal Affairs

With reference to the recent developments in India's critical and strategic mineral sector, consider the following statements: 1. The 8th tranche of Critical and Strategic Mineral Blocks auction includes both Composite Licenses and Mining Leases. 2. The 'Tin Portal' is an initiative aimed at transparent benefit distribution to tribal tin collectors in Chhattisgarh. 3. Minerals such as columbite, graphite, vanadium, and rare earth elements are included among the critical minerals under current exploration and auction tranches. Which of the statements given above are correct?

• [A] 1 and 2 only
• [B] 2 and 3 only
• [C] 1 and 3 only
• [D] 1, 2 and 3

With reference to the recent initiatives and publications announced by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, consider the following statements: 1. 'Adi Darpan' is a compilation published to reflect ground-level development metrics of tribal communities and facilitate evidence-based planning. 2. The comprehensive operational guidelines for Integrated Tribal Development Agencies (ITDAs) aim to strengthen decentralized planning and institutional governance at district and block levels. 3. The 'Rani Durgavati Tribal Women Conference' aims to promote female-led economic empowerment by enhancing market access and credit for tribal women entrepreneurs. Which of the statements given above are correct?

• [A] 1 and 2 only
• [B] 2 and 3 only
• [C] 1 and 3 only
• [D] 1, 2 and 3