2022 GS Paper I, all questions
UPSC Prelims 2022 · GS Paper I
Question 77: International Relations and Current Affairs
Which one of the following statements best describes the ‘Polar Code’ ?
aIt is the international code of safety for ships operating in polar waters.
bIt is the agreement of the countries around the North Pole regarding the demarcation of their territories in the polar region.
cIt is a set of norms to be followed by the countries whose scientists undertake research studies in the North Pole and South Pole.
dIt is a trade and security agreement of the member countries of the Arctic Council.
AnswerUPSC’s answer is (a).
The Polar Code is the International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters, adopted by the International Maritime Organization and in force from 1 January 2017. It sets safety and pollution-prevention rules for ships sailing in Arctic and Antarctic waters. It is not a territorial agreement, a research norm for scientists or an Arctic Council trade and security pact.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Correct. It is the international safety code for ships in polar waters.
- (b) Territorial demarcation in the Arctic is not the Polar Code's subject.
- (c) Norms for polar research are not what the Polar Code covers.
- (d) The Arctic Council has no trade and security pact called the Polar Code.
Answer: UPSC’s key. Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2022, General Studies Paper I, Series A. The paper on upsc.gov.in.