OPSC OAS 2020 PrelimsInternational RelationsQuestion 4
Solved previous year question from the OPSC OAS/OCS 2020 Preliminary Examination (General Studies), with the official answer key and a detailed explanation.
Question
The Fresh Water Lake built by India near its Research Station ‘Maitri’ in the Antarctica is known as:
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Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: (C) Priyadarshini
- The freshwater lake built by India near its research station ‘Maitri’ in Antarctica is called Lake Priyadarshini.
- Lake Priyadarshini was named in honor of Indira Priyadarshini Gandhi, India’s first and only female Prime Minister.
- Established in 1989, the lake is located in one of the few ice-free areas of Antarctica, making it an ideal spot for research and habitation.
India’s presence in Antarctica
- First Expedition:1981-82, led by Dr. Syed Zahoor Qasim
- Governing Body:National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), Goa, under Ministry of Earth Sciences
- Antarctic Treaty:India signed in 1983 and became a Consultative Member
India’s Research Stations in Antarctica
- Dakshin Gangotri:1983-84 (First expedition that set up a station) Decommissioned in 1989-90 (buried under ice, now used as a supply depot)
- Maitri:1989, Active
- Bharati:2012, Active
