UPSC Prelims 2015·GS1·science-and-technology·science and technology

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

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  1. Aan indigenously developed radar system inducted into Indian Defence
  2. BIndia's satellite to provide services to the countries of Indian Ocean Rim
  3. Ca scientific establishment set up by India in Antarctic region
  4. DIndia's underwater observatory to scientifically study the Arctic regionCorrect

Explanation

'IndARC' is the name of India's first multi-sensor moored observatory in the Arctic. It was deployed in 2014 at a depth of 192 meters in the Kongsfjorden fjord, Svalbard, Norway, an Arctic archipelago. The observatory is designed to collect data on oceanographic parameters like temperature, salinity, currents, and ocean acidification, which are crucial for understanding the impact of climate change in the Arctic region. It is a significant step in India's polar research initiatives, expanding its scientific presence beyond Antarctica to the Arctic. Options A, B, and C describe other types of scientific or defense systems which are not related to 'IndARC'.
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