Center for Snow and Avalanche Study Establishment - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Center for Snow and Avalanche Study Establishment (SASE) of DRDO is located in -

a. Antarctica
b. Norwegian artic area
c. Mount Everst base camp
d. Manali
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Manali

Explanation:
- Center for Snow and Avalanche Study Establishment (SASE) is a laboratory of the Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO).
- It is located near Manali, Himachal Pradesh its primary function is research in the field of snow and avalanches to provide avalanche control measures and forecasting support to Armed forces.
- SASE is also actively participating in Indian Antarctic Programme with ongoing research activities in the areas of Antarctic Surface Energy Balance and monitoring of Glaciers.