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

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

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UPSC IAS – 2015
‘IndARC’ is the name of India’s first underwater moored observatory deployed in the Arctic region. It was set up by the National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research (NCAOR) to collect data and conduct scientific studies related to the Arctic climate and its influence on global processes.
IndARC is India’s contribution to Arctic scientific research, providing continuous data on oceanographic parameters to understand climate change in the Arctic.
India has a research station in the Arctic called Himadri, located in Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard, Norway. IndARC is an underwater observatory complementing the research conducted at Himadri by providing oceanographic data. The Arctic region is crucial for understanding global climate patterns, and India’s research efforts there contribute to international scientific endeavors.
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