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The International Polar Year (IPY) is a collaborative, international effort taken for researching on the Polar Regions.The 1st IPYoccurred in 1882-1883. Fifty years later (1932-1933) 2nd IPY was occurred.The 3rd IPY has occurred during the period of 1957 - 1958.The 4th IPY has occurred during the period of 2007 - 2009.
During this period of 4rd IPY, Preserve the Polar Regions and Glaciers (PPRG) campaign is initiated for raising awareness of the fragile state of the polar regions and glaciers in this era of global warming. To date, 43 countries participated in it by issuing stamps for PPRG.
On 19 December 2009,India issued a set of 2 stamps and a miniature on PPRG,showing the ecosystem of the Polar Regions.
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