- India has three permanent research base stations in Antarctica: Dakshin Gangotri (the first, commissioned in 1983, now a supply base), Maitri (the second, commissioned in 1989), and Bharati (the third, commissioned in March 2012). - Bharati is located on the Larsmann Hills and is built to withstand extreme Antarctic conditions and support year-round scientific research activities.
The new station constructed and established by India in March, 2012 for scientific research in Antarctica is called
Asked in WBPSC CS Prelims 2021 · Topic: Introduction to Space Science and Technology (Historical Milestones in Space Exploration)
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