Correct option is B
✅ (b) 41st:
· The 41st Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica is the latest mission launched by India.
· India has been conducting scientific expeditions to Antarctica since 1981, focusing on research in areas like climate change, glaciology, and marine biology.
· The 41st expedition continues India’s commitment to Antarctic research under the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR).
· This mission helps India maintain its presence and fulfill responsibilities under the Antarctic Treaty System.
❌ (a) 25th: An earlier expedition, not the latest. ❌ (c) 36th: Previous mission, outdated number. ❌ (d) 40th: The immediate predecessor but not the latest.