India 46th ATCM

When is India set to host the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM 46) and the 26th Meeting of the Committee for Environmental Protection (CEP 26)?

• 15th to 25th May 2024

• 20th to 30th May 2024

• 5th to 15th June 2024

• 10th to 20th June 2024

What is the main purpose of the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM)?

• Establish territorial claims in Antarctica

• Focus on environmental protection and scientific cooperation in Antarctica

• Promote military presence in Antarctica

• Discuss economic activities in Antarctica

How often did the ATCM meetings occur from 1961 to 1994?

• Once every two years

• Once every year

• Once every four years

• Once every three years

Which of the following is true about the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty (the Madrid Protocol)?

• Does not focus on environmental protection in Antarctica

• Prohibits mineral resource activities except for scientific research

• Can be modified by a single Consultative Party

• Allows unrestricted mineral resource activities in Antarctica

When was India enacted as a Consultative Party to the Antarctic Treaty?

• 1961

• 1972

• 1983

• 1995

How many countries are currently party to the Antarctic Treaty?

• 36

• 24

• 56

• 12

Which Indian research station was established first in Antarctica?

• Bharati

• Antarika

• Maitri

• Dakshin Gangotri

What is the role of the Committee for Environmental Protection (CEP) in Antarctica?

• Advises on economic activities in Antarctica

• Promotes territorial disputes in Antarctica

• Focuses on military strategies in Antarctica

• Advises on environmental protection and conservation in Antarctica

What is the main focus of the 46th ATCM Agenda?

• Strategic planning for sustainable management of Antarctica and its resources

• Promoting economic activities in Antarctica

• Developing military strategies in Antarctica

• Ignoring climate change impacts in Antarctica

Which institution is responsible for India's scientific and strategic endeavors in the polar regions?

• Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)

• National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR)

• Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

• Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)