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Polar Science Co-operation

January 10 , 2020 1785 days 989 0
  • Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), India and Ministry of Education and Research, Sweden has signed an agreement on cooperation in polar science.
  • This MoU is their first maritime cooperation agreement.
  • The agreement includes cooperation between the countries in both Arctic and Antarctic regions on environmental protection and hence the name Polar Science.
  • Sweden as one of the eight "Arctic States" is one of the Member State in the Arctic Council whereas India has the Observer Status in the Arctic Council.
  • India likewise, has sustained scientific research programs in both the Polar Regions as well as in the oceanic realm.

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