MoES marks 20 years of trailblazing science and service to nation

Prelims-testable facts

• 01The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) is mandated to provide services for weather, climate, ocean and coastal state, hydrology, seismology, and natural hazards.
• 02The MoES has grown into an indispensable pillar for the nation, acting as a complete value chain: data provider through Prithvi systems, service provider through Mission Mausam, and technology provider through its deep ocean mission.
• 03The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is a 150+ year-old constituent of the MoES.
• 04Dr N. Kalaiselvi is the Secretary of the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
• 05The MoES has been celebrating its Foundation Day for 20 years, marking two decades of scientific excellence and national service.
• 06The ministry's mission includes exploring and harnessing marine living and non-living resources in a sustainable manner for the country.
• 07Dr Mrutyunjay Mohapatra is the Director General of the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Trap alerts

• Most people think the Ministry of Earth Sciences was established 20 years ago, but actually it has been around since its constituent, the India Meteorological Department, was formed over 150 years ago.
• Most people think the MoES is only responsible for weather forecasting, but actually it provides services for multiple areas including climate, ocean and coastal state, hydrology, seismology, and natural hazards.