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Detailed explanation-1: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Goa. Recently, the Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica was flagged off from Mormugao Port, Goa. It is the 40th edition of the Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica.

Detailed explanation-2: -India has successfully launched the 41st Scientific Expedition to Antarctica with the arrival of the first batch of its contingent at the southern white continent. The first batch comprising of 23 scientists and support staff reached the Indian Antarctic station Maitri on last week.

Detailed explanation-3: -The two major programmes of the 41st Expedition include geological exploration of the Amery Ice Shelf at Bharati station and reconnaissance surveys and preparatory work for drilling of 500m ice core near Maitri.

Detailed explanation-4: -India today launched the 40thscientific expedition to Antarctica. This Indian expedition marks four decades of country’s scientific endeavour to the southern white continent.

Detailed explanation-5: -The 41st expedition is led by, Dr Shailendra Saini, Scientist National Centre for Polar & Ocean Research (Voyage Leader)