entitled “Verification in all its aspects” (resolution 43181 B). Document : Report of the Secretary-General (resolution 43181 8). 69. Puestion This item was listed on the agenda of the thirty-eighth session of the General Assembly, in 1983, at the request of Antigua and Barbuda and Malaysia (A/38/193 and, Core.1). At that session, the Assembly requested the Secretary-General to prepare a comprehensive, factual and objective study on all aspects of Antarctica, taking fully into account the Antarctic Treaty system and other relevant factors (resolution 38177). At its thirty-ninth session, the General Assembly took note of the study on the question of Antarctica (resolution 391152). At its fortieth session, the General Assembly requested the Secretary-General to update and expand the study by addressing various specific questions; invited the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Parties to inform the Secretary-General of their negotiations to establish a rdgime regarding Antarctic minerals; viewed with concern the continued status of South Africa as a Consultative Party to the Antarctic Treaty7 and urged the Consultative Parties to exclude the racist m regime of South Africa from their meetings at the earliest possible date (resolutions 401156 A to C). (continued) (e) Meetings of the First Comnitteer A/C.1/43/W.3-431 (f) Meeting of the Fifth Cosxnittee: A/C.5/43/SR.41) (g) Plenary meeting: A/43/W.73. I... A/45/100 English Page 201 At its forty-first session, the General Assembly requested the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Parties to keep the Secretary-General informed of all aspects of the question of Antarctica so that the United Nations could function as the central repository of all suoh iaformetionr requested the Secretary-General to continue to follow all aspects of the question of Antarctica and provide an updated report to the Assembly at its forty-second session (resolution 41/88 A)8 and called upon the Consultative Parties to impose a moratorium on the negotiations to 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing international agreements and activities related to Antarctica, including the Antarctic Treaty system, mineral exploration, and the role of the United Nations. The language used is formal and official, suggesting a focus on international diplomacy and governance. The text also mentions the involvement of various countries and organizations, which is typical of international agreements and treaties.

**Category**
Natural resources and environment, Science and technology