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Parliamentary panel urges India polar ambassador

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  1. Question 1Answer D

    The Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs tabled its report on 30 July 2026 on India's role in which regions?

    • Indian Ocean and Pacific
    • Himalaya and Central Asia
    • Arctic and Baltic
    • Correct answer: Arctic and Antarctic

    Core Trigger: On 30 July 2026 the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs tabled 'India's Role and Presence in the Arctic and Antarctic Regions'.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 105, point 1

  2. Question 2Answer B

    Which new post did the committee recommend for India's polar affairs?

    • Polar Commissioner
    • Correct answer: Polar Ambassador
    • Arctic Governor
    • Polar Secretary-General

    Recommendations: It sought a Polar Ambassador, a Polar Affairs Desk in the MEA, polar research vessels and an early new Maitri station.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 105, point 2

  3. Question 3Answer D

    Who chairs the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs?

    • Jairam Ramesh
    • Supriya Sule
    • Manish Tewari
    • Correct answer: Shashi Tharoor

    Current Head: Shashi Tharoor chairs the committee; Denmark chairs the Arctic Council for 2025-2027.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 105, point 3

  4. Question 4Answer B

    The Antarctic lies south of which latitude?

    • 66 degrees South
    • Correct answer: 60 degrees South
    • 70 degrees South
    • 50 degrees South

    Key Terms: The Arctic lies above 66 degrees North; the Antarctic lies south of 60 degrees South.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 105, point 4

  5. Question 5Answer D

    About how much did India spend on Arctic activities in 2024-25?

    • Rs 7.53 crore
    • Rs 27.53 crore
    • Rs 71.35 crore
    • Correct answer: Rs 17.53 crore

    Data Points: The report records about Rs 17.53 crore spent on Arctic activities in 2024-25.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 105, point 5

  6. Question 6Answer C

    India is one of how many non-Arctic state observers at the Arctic Council?

    • 6
    • 8
    • Correct answer: 13
    • 18

    Stakeholders: India is one of 13 non-Arctic state observers; the Council has eight members and six Permanent Participants.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 105, point 6

  7. Question 7Answer A

    In which city is the Arctic Council Secretariat?

    • Correct answer: Tromso
    • Oslo
    • Reykjavik
    • Ottawa

    Headquarters: The Arctic Council Secretariat is in Tromso, Norway.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 105, point 8

  8. Question 8Answer C

    Which declaration of 19 September 1996 created the Arctic Council?

    • Ilulissat Declaration
    • Tromso Declaration
    • Correct answer: Ottawa Declaration
    • Rovaniemi Declaration

    Founded: The Ottawa Declaration, signed 19 September 1996, created the Arctic Council.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 105, point 9

  9. Question 9Answer C

    Consider the statements. 1. The Svalbard Treaty recognises Norway's sovereignty over Svalbard. 2. It gives treaty parties equal economic access. Which is/are correct?

    • Only 1
    • Only 2
    • Correct answer: Both 1 and 2
    • Neither

    Landmark: The Svalbard Treaty, signed in Paris on 9 February 1920, recognises Norway's sovereignty but gives parties equal economic access; India is a party.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 105, point 10

  10. Question 10Answer D

    Consider the statements. 1. Arctic Council decisions need only a simple majority. 2. Observers can propose projects alone. Which is/are correct?

    • Only 1
    • Only 2
    • Both 1 and 2
    • Correct answer: Neither

    Doctrine: Arctic Council decisions need consensus of the eight Arctic States, military security is excluded, and observers cannot propose projects alone.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 105, point 12

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