Consider the following statements regarding “Polar Science and Cryosphere Research (PACER)”: 1. It is a central sector umbrella scheme. 2. It is implemented by the Ministry of Earth Sciences through the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research, Goa. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: PACER: It is a Central Sector umbrella scheme.

It is implemented by – Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) through National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), Goa.
Its objective is to promote long-term scientific programmes in the polar region and the surrounding oceans.
To implement annual expeditions and to maintain Indian research bases at Antarctica, Arctic and Himalaya.

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