Q. Which of the following countries is / are bordering Arctic Ocean?

1. Norway
2. Iceland
3. Finland

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer: Only 1 & 2
Notes: Countries bordering the Arctic Ocean are: Russia, Norway, Iceland, Greenland (territory of the Kingdom of Denmark), Canada and the United States. Context: The Indo Norway Integrated Ocean Initiative was launched in accordance with a MoU signed between India and Norway in 2019. It is collaboration for ensuring the health of oceans. It focuses on combating marine pollution, sustainable use of ocean resources, development of blue economy, etc. Lakshadweep and Puducherry were identified as pilot sites for the Marine Spatial planning under this initiative. The project steering meeting was recently conducted virtually.

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