Which of the following statements are true regarding Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022?
The Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022 was introduced in Lok Sabha on 1 Dec 2022.
The Bill seeks to give effect to the Antarctic Treaty, the Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources and the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty.
It also seeks to protect the Antarctic environment and regulate activities in the region.
The provisions of the Bill will apply to any person, vessel or aircraft that is a part of an Indian expedition to Antarctica under a permit issued under the Bill.
- A1, 3 and 4
- B1, 2 and 4
- C2, 3 and 4
- D1, 2 and 3
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
Let's check the statements regarding the Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022:
Statement 1 is incorrect: The Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022 was actually introduced in the Lok Sabha on April 1, 2022 (and passed later in July 2022), not on December 1, 2022.
Statements 2, 3, and 4 are correct: The legislation aims to incorporate international frameworks (Antarctic Treaty, CCAMLR, Madrid Protocol) into domestic law, establishes an environmental protection and regulatory regime for the continent, and extends jurisdiction to all members, ships, and aircraft involved in Indian polar expeditions via a structured permit system.
Therefore, statements 2, 3, and 4 are true.
Statement 1 is incorrect: The Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022 was actually introduced in the Lok Sabha on April 1, 2022 (and passed later in July 2022), not on December 1, 2022.
Statements 2, 3, and 4 are correct: The legislation aims to incorporate international frameworks (Antarctic Treaty, CCAMLR, Madrid Protocol) into domestic law, establishes an environmental protection and regulatory regime for the continent, and extends jurisdiction to all members, ships, and aircraft involved in Indian polar expeditions via a structured permit system.
Therefore, statements 2, 3, and 4 are true.