The term IndARC', sometimes seen in the news, is the name of
A
an indigenously developed radar system inducted into Indian Defence
B
India's satellite to provide services to the countries of Indian Ocean Rim
C
a scientific establishment set up by India in Antarctic region
D
India's underwater observatory to scientifically study the Arctic region
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
1. The question asks for the definition of the term 'IndARC', which has appeared in the news.
2. 'IndARC' stands for India's underwater moored observatory in the Arctic.
3. It was deployed in 2014 in the Kongsfjorden fjord, Svalbard, Norway, roughly midway between Norway and the North Pole.
4. It is designed to collect real-time data for scientific study of the Arctic region's climate and its influence on the Indian monsoon system.
5. Therefore, 'IndARC' is the name of India's underwater observatory to scientifically study the Arctic region (Option D).
6. Option (A) describes a radar system.
7. Option (B) describes a communication or regional navigation satellite.
8. Option (C) describes a research station like 'Maitri' or 'Bharati' in the Antarctic region, not the Arctic.