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23 June 2026

Antarctic Treaty System history quiz

The Antarctic Treaty System is a significant international legal framework and a recurring topic in UPSC exams regarding global governance, environmental diplomacy, and India's strategic interests in polar regions.

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Notes

  • The Antarctic Treaty System entered into force on June 23, 1961.
  • Orcadas Base, established in 1904, is the oldest continuously operating research station in Antarctica.
  • The Antarctic Treaty jurisdiction covers all territory south of 60 degrees South latitude.
  • The International Geophysical Year (1957-58) served as the primary catalyst for the negotiation of the Antarctic Treaty.
  • At the time of the Treaty's signing, seven nations held overlapping territorial claims in Antarctica.
  • The Antarctic Treaty System utilizes a Consultative Party status to grant voting rights for decision-making processes.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of the Antarctic Treaty System in maintaining the continent as a demilitarized zone dedicated to scientific research. How does the framework of Consultative Party status balance the interests of claimant and non-claimant nations? 150 words
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Prelims

  1. The Antarctic Treaty applies to all land and ice shelves south of which latitude?

  2. Which event is widely recognized as providing the immediate impetus for the negotiation of the Antarctic Treaty?

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