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The term 'IndARC', sometimes seen in the news, is the name of
Explanation
IndARC is India's first sub-surface moored observatory deployed in the polar waters of the Arctic.[2] This underwater moored observatory "IndARC" was established in the region with the purpose of finding linkages between the Arctic weather parameters and the south-west monsoon.[3]
It is not a radar system for defense purposes (Option A is incorrect), nor is it a satellite for Indian Ocean Rim countries (Option B is incorrect). It is also not located in the Antarctic region (Option C is incorrect), but rather in the Arctic region. The observatory represents India's scientific efforts to understand Arctic oceanographic and atmospheric conditions and their potential impact on Indian monsoon patterns, making it an important tool for climate research and weather forecasting.
Sources- [1] https://cms.rajyasabha.nic.in/UploadedFiles/Debates/OfficialDebatesDatewise/Floor/240/F21.07.2016.pdf
- [2] https://cms.rajyasabha.nic.in/UploadedFiles/Debates/OfficialDebatesDatewise/Floor/240/F21.07.2016.pdf
- [3] https://capssindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Stuti-Banerjee-Ankita-Dutta_The-Changing-Arctic-and-Indias-Strategy-2-1-23.pdf
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Guest previewThis is a classic 'Term in News' question derived purely from Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) press releases or The Hindu science page (2014-15). Standard static books fail here. The key is tracking India's 'Firsts' in scientific deployments (Polar, Space, Deep Ocean).
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- Statement 1: Is IndARC an indigenously developed radar system inducted into Indian defence forces?
- Statement 2: Is IndARC India's satellite intended to provide services to the countries of the Indian Ocean Rim?
- Statement 3: Is IndARC a scientific establishment set up by India in the Antarctic region?
- Statement 4: Is IndARC an Indian underwater observatory established to scientifically study the Arctic region?
- The passage identifies IndARC as a sub-surface moored observatory, not a radar system.
- It frames IndARC in the context of ocean observation systems and scientific deployment (Arctic), not defence induction.
Describes a deliberate national policy and practice of indigenising technology and supply routes (example: Rohini sounding rockets and ISRO creation).
A student could infer that India has institutional experience and policy precedent for developing indigenous high-technology systems (like radars) and then check defence procurement or manufacturer records for IndARC.
Explicitly states that steps were taken to increase India's capacity in production of defence equipment.
Use this as a basis to investigate whether radar systems (such as IndARC) are listed among domestically produced defence equipments or manufacturers in government/DRDO publications.
Notes that India had started indigenous weapons manufacture and modernised its armed forces (historical pattern of domestic defence production).
Combine this pattern with contemporary defence industry sources to see if IndARC appears as a domestically manufactured radar inducted into the forces.
Gives an example of India developing complex indigenous space systems (IRS satellites, PSLV), showing technical capability to build advanced electronic systems.
A student could reasonably extend technological capability from indigenous space electronics to potential indigenous radar development and then search defence technology catalogs or manufacturer announcements for IndARC.
Lists 'Defence industries' under Union List, implying central policy and institutional responsibility over defence production.
This suggests checking central government/Ministry of Defence sources or official procurement/indigenisation programs to confirm whether IndARC was developed and inducted indigenously.
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