Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Antarctica?

Answer & Explanation

Option: Both A & B

Explanation:

As of now, the Indian contingent in Antarctica is not worried about the virus spreading. The two Indian permanent stations in Antarctica, Maitri and Bharati, are at least 5,000 km away from the Chilean base. The two Indian stations are themselves separated by almost 3,000 km. The Goa-based National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) is the nodal agency for India’s scientific expeditions in Antarctica and the Arctic.