Consider the following countries:1. Denmark2. Japan3. Russian Federation4. United Kingdom5. United States of AmericaWhich of the above are the members of the ‘Arctic Council’ ?
✓ Correct answer: d) 1, 3 and 5
ExplanationThe Arctic Council is an intergovernmental forum that includes the following eight member states:1. Canada2. Denmark (including Greenland and the Faroe Islands)3. Finland4. Iceland5. Norway6. Russia (Russian Federation)7. Sweden8. United States (United States of America) Japan and the United Kingdom are not full member states.They hold observer status in the Council.The Arctic Council was established in 1996 through the Ottawa Declaration.Its primary mandate is to promote cooperation, coordination, and interaction among the Arctic States, par- ticularly on matters of sustainable development and environ- mental protection in the Arctic region.The Council serves as a platform for these eight member states to address the unique challenges and opportunities presented by the Arctic’s changing environment and the increasing interest in its resources.International Relations and Current Affairs 659 In addition to the core members and Indigenous Permanent Par- ticipants, other states, intergovernmental organizations, and non-governmental organizations can hold observer status, al
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