MoES Celebrates 20th Foundation Day, Launches New Science Initiatives
On July 27, 2026, the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) celebrated its 20th Foundation Day in New Delhi. The event marked two decades of contributions to weather forecasting, oceanography, and earth systems science. Several new initiatives were launched by IMD, NCMRWF, NCS, and CMLRE to advance weather, ocean, and seismological research.
🔑 Key Points
- •MoES celebrated 20th Foundation Day on July 27, 2026.
- •Event held at Prithvi Bhawan, New Delhi.
- •IMD launched 13 Centres of Excellence, upgraded Thiruvananthapuram Cyclone Warning Centre.
- •NCMRWF introduced WINGS mobile app for weather prediction.
- •NCS released Compendium of Monthly Seismological Bulletins.
🎯 Why It Matters for Your Exam
This news is crucial for science and technology sections in exams, focusing on government ministries, their initiatives, and advancements in meteorology, oceanography, and seismology. Specific initiatives or their objectives might be questioned.
🧠 Practice Question
On its 20th Foundation Day, the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) launched which mobile application for numerical weather prediction?
- A.IMD NOVA
- B.WINGS
- C.WAADRU
- D.PRAXIS
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✅ Answer: B. WINGS
The National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF) introduced the WINGS mobile application for numerical weather prediction as part of the MoES initiatives.
Source: CIVILGYAN Current Affairs Desk
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