🗞️ Current AffairsUPSC 2015India and its Neighbourhood

The term IndARC, sometimes seen in the news, is the name of

aAn indigenously developed radar inducted into Indian Defence system
bIndia’s satellite to provide services to the countries of Indian Ocean Rim
cA scientific establishment set up by India in Antarctic region
dIndia’s underwater observatory to scientifically study the Arctic region
✓ Correct answer: d) India’s underwater observatory to scientifically study the Arctic region
ExplanationIndARC is India’s underwater observatory in the Arctic, established for long-term climate and oceanograph- ic research.It monitors water temperature, salinity, ocean currents, and marine life, providing crucial data on climate change and Arctic ecosystems.Despite its geographic distance, India recognizes the Arctic’s global climate impact and its rele- vance to the Indian subcontinent.IndARC underscores India’s commitment to Arctic research, aiding climate predictions, policy decisions, and global scientific collaboration.131

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