Previous Year Question
Where is the headquarters of the National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) located?
A.
Kochi, Kerala
B.
Dona Paula, Goa
C.
Mumbai, Maharashtra
D.
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Correct Answer: B
Detailed Solution
The headquarters of the CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) is located at Dona Paula, Goa. NIO was established on 1 January 1966, following the International Indian Ocean Expedition (IIOE). Its headquarters is in Goa, while its regional centres are located at Kochi, Mumbai and Visakhapatnam. It is a major CSIR research institute engaged in scientific research related to oceanography and the Indian Ocean region.