TNPSC Thervupettagam

Maitri II

October 16 , 2025 17 hrs 0 min 10 0
  • The Finance Ministry has approved the construction of Maitri II, India’s fourth research station in Antarctica.
  • Maitri II will be located in eastern Antarctica and is expected to be ready by January 2029.
  • Maitri II will feature upgraded infrastructure, improved living conditions, and automated scientific instruments to relay data to India.
  • Maitri, India's second Antarctic research station, was established in 1988.
  • Dakshin Gangotri, an India’s first Scientific Research Station, was operational till 1990.

 

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