Q. With reference to the Arctic Council, consider the following statements:
1.Ilulissat Declaration led to the formation of the Arctic Council.
2.The council actively promotes military cooperation among Arctic nations.
3.India is one of the member countries of the Council.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: D
Notes:
Explanations –
Statements 1, 2 and 3 are incorrect. The Arctic Council was established through the Ottawa Declaration in 1996. It focuses solely on environmental and development issues, excluding military matters. India is not a member of the Arctic Council but holds observer status, which it obtained in 2013.
Source: The Hindu
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