The term \'IndARC\', sometimes seen in the news, is the name of (UPSC Prelims 2015)

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The correct answer is [D] India\'s underwater observatory to scientifically study the Arctic region. IndARC stands for Indian Arctic Observatory, representing a major milestone in India\'s polar research capabilities.

Purpose and Location: Deployed in 2014, IndARC is India\'s first multi-sensor moored observatory located in the Kongsfjorden fjord of the Arctic Ocean, roughly halfway between Norway and the North Pole.
Scientific Objective: It is designed to collect real-time data on seawater temperature, salinity, and ocean currents. This data helps scientists understand the Arctic\'s influence on the global climate and, specifically, its impact on the Indian Monsoon system.
Technical Setup: The observatory consists of a heavy mooring system anchored at a depth of nearly 190 meters. It survives the harsh Arctic winters and drifting ice, providing year-round data that was previously difficult to obtain due to surface ice cover.
Comparison with other Polar Stations (Statement C – Incorrect): India\'s scientific establishments in the Antarctic are Dakshin Gangotri (decommissioned), Maitri, and Bharati. Its land-based research station in the Arctic is called Himadri, located at Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard.

The project is a collaborative effort led by the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) and the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.

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India\'s underwater observatory to scientifically study the Arctic region The correct answer is [D] India\'s underwater observatory to scientifically study the Arctic region. IndARC stands for Indian Arctic Observatory, representing a major milestone in India\'s polar research capabilities.

Purpose and Location: Deployed in 2014, IndARC is India\'s first multi-sensor moored observatory located in the Kongsfjorden fjord of the Arctic Ocean, roughly halfway between Norway and the North Pole.
Scientific Objective: It is designed to collect real-time data on seawater temperature, salinity, and ocean currents. This data helps scientists understand the Arctic\'s influence on the global climate and, specifically, its impact on the Indian Monsoon system.
Technical Setup: The observatory consists of a heavy mooring system anchored at a depth of nearly 190 meters. It survives the harsh Arctic winters and drifting ice, providing year-round data that was previously difficult to obtain due to surface ice cover.
Comparison with other Polar Stations (Statement C – Incorrect): India\'s scientific establishments in the Antarctic are Dakshin Gangotri (decommissioned), Maitri, and Bharati. Its land-based research station in the Arctic is called Himadri, located at Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard.

The project is a collaborative effort led by the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) and the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.

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