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Waking Up Tired? Rising Night-Time Heat In Indian Cities Could Be Causing Heat Fever
Heat fever and heat stroke can cause fatigue in the summer. Here is what you need to know about their key differences and why you need to protect yourself this summer.
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"1st Project Of Its Kind": Minister Jitendra Singh To NDTV On New Ocean-Powered Plant In Lakshadweep
Union Minister of State Jitendra Singh said India is building a unique ocean based facility in Lakshadweep that will generate both electricity and drinking water from the sea, a project he described as the first integrated system of its kind globally
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What Is Mission Mausam And Why Is It Needed?
As weather patterns grow more unpredictable due to climate crisis, India is taking a giant leap with "Mission Mausam" to improve weather understanding and forecasting through expanded observation networks.
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India's Strides In Arctic, Antarctica, Himalayas To Soon Be Taught In Schools
India's strides in research on the Arctic, Antarctica and the Himalayas may soon figure in school textbooks, with the Union Ministry of Earth Sciences reaching out to the NCERT to include the latest developments in its curriculum.
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Air Force Chief Thanks Centre For Locating Wreckage Of Missing Aircraft
Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, the Chief of Indian Air Force thanked the Ministry of Oceans and Earth Sciences for ending the long mystery behind the accident of Indian Air Force An-32 aircraft that went missing over the Bay of Bengal in 2016.
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Exclusive: 90% Chance Of El Nino In July-August, Normal Monsoon Expected
A 90 percent probability of El Nino weather pattern developing in July-August has been predicted by the Secretary of the Ministry of Earth Sciences, M Ravichandran.
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Blog: Kiren Rijiju's Removal Follows A Controversial Tenure
There is no clear answer why Mr Rijuju -- one of the most prominent faces of the Modi government -- has been completely sidelined and shunted from the high-profile Law and Justice ministry to a low-key Earth Science ministry.
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Glaciers In Karakoram Region Stable, Others Melting Faster: Government
Glaciers in the Karakoram region are in a stable condition, but those feeding the Ganga and the Brahmaputra river basins are melting at a faster rate, the Earth Sciences Ministry has said.
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Air Quality In Delhi, Noida Slips To 'Very Poor' Category
With the Air Quality Index at 328, the air quality in the national capital has again deteriorated to the 'very poor' category, the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research portal of the Ministry of Earth Sciences reported.
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Will Work On Using Science For Promoting Ease Of Living: Jitendra Singh
"We will work towards using science for promoting ease of living," said Dr Jitendra Singh while assuming charge as Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology.
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Southwest Monsoon Expected To Revive From July 8
After a break, the Southwest Monsoon is again set to enter an active phase, M Rajeevan, Secretary of Ministry of Earth Sciences said on Sunday, noting that forecast models show signs of increasing rain activity from July 8.
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Delhi's Air Quality Likely To Deteriorate Marginally But Remain In Moderate Category On June 23-24
Delhi's air quality is likely to deteriorate marginally but remain in moderate to poor category on June 23-24, informed the Ministry of Earth Sciences on Tuesday.
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IIT Mandi Led Team Develops Software To Predict Movement Of Contaminants Through Soil Structure
The research funded by Ministry of Earth Sciences, has recently been published in the journal, Water Resources Research.
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Draft Policy Aims To Offer Skills In 'Blue Economy' In Technical Colleges Of Coastal States
The Ministry of Earth Sciences has rolled out the draft of the Blue Economy policy inviting suggestions from stakeholders. The draft suggests offering educational programs on various technical and managerial skills in universities and engineering or technical institutes of the coastal states.
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India May Measure Depth Of Himalayan Glaciers For Study On Water
As global warming affects the Himalayas, the Ministry of Earth Sciences is planning to measure the depth of glaciers in the region to assess their volume and gauge the water available in them, officials said on Sunday.
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Waking Up Tired? Rising Night-Time Heat In Indian Cities Could Be Causing Heat Fever
Heat fever and heat stroke can cause fatigue in the summer. Here is what you need to know about their key differences and why you need to protect yourself this summer.
-
"1st Project Of Its Kind": Minister Jitendra Singh To NDTV On New Ocean-Powered Plant In Lakshadweep
Union Minister of State Jitendra Singh said India is building a unique ocean based facility in Lakshadweep that will generate both electricity and drinking water from the sea, a project he described as the first integrated system of its kind globally
-
What Is Mission Mausam And Why Is It Needed?
As weather patterns grow more unpredictable due to climate crisis, India is taking a giant leap with "Mission Mausam" to improve weather understanding and forecasting through expanded observation networks.
-
India's Strides In Arctic, Antarctica, Himalayas To Soon Be Taught In Schools
India's strides in research on the Arctic, Antarctica and the Himalayas may soon figure in school textbooks, with the Union Ministry of Earth Sciences reaching out to the NCERT to include the latest developments in its curriculum.
-
Air Force Chief Thanks Centre For Locating Wreckage Of Missing Aircraft
Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, the Chief of Indian Air Force thanked the Ministry of Oceans and Earth Sciences for ending the long mystery behind the accident of Indian Air Force An-32 aircraft that went missing over the Bay of Bengal in 2016.
-
Exclusive: 90% Chance Of El Nino In July-August, Normal Monsoon Expected
A 90 percent probability of El Nino weather pattern developing in July-August has been predicted by the Secretary of the Ministry of Earth Sciences, M Ravichandran.
-
Blog: Kiren Rijiju's Removal Follows A Controversial Tenure
There is no clear answer why Mr Rijuju -- one of the most prominent faces of the Modi government -- has been completely sidelined and shunted from the high-profile Law and Justice ministry to a low-key Earth Science ministry.
-
Glaciers In Karakoram Region Stable, Others Melting Faster: Government
Glaciers in the Karakoram region are in a stable condition, but those feeding the Ganga and the Brahmaputra river basins are melting at a faster rate, the Earth Sciences Ministry has said.
-
Air Quality In Delhi, Noida Slips To 'Very Poor' Category
With the Air Quality Index at 328, the air quality in the national capital has again deteriorated to the 'very poor' category, the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research portal of the Ministry of Earth Sciences reported.
-
Will Work On Using Science For Promoting Ease Of Living: Jitendra Singh
"We will work towards using science for promoting ease of living," said Dr Jitendra Singh while assuming charge as Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology.
-
Southwest Monsoon Expected To Revive From July 8
After a break, the Southwest Monsoon is again set to enter an active phase, M Rajeevan, Secretary of Ministry of Earth Sciences said on Sunday, noting that forecast models show signs of increasing rain activity from July 8.
-
Delhi's Air Quality Likely To Deteriorate Marginally But Remain In Moderate Category On June 23-24
Delhi's air quality is likely to deteriorate marginally but remain in moderate to poor category on June 23-24, informed the Ministry of Earth Sciences on Tuesday.
-
IIT Mandi Led Team Develops Software To Predict Movement Of Contaminants Through Soil Structure
The research funded by Ministry of Earth Sciences, has recently been published in the journal, Water Resources Research.
-
Draft Policy Aims To Offer Skills In 'Blue Economy' In Technical Colleges Of Coastal States
The Ministry of Earth Sciences has rolled out the draft of the Blue Economy policy inviting suggestions from stakeholders. The draft suggests offering educational programs on various technical and managerial skills in universities and engineering or technical institutes of the coastal states.
-
India May Measure Depth Of Himalayan Glaciers For Study On Water
As global warming affects the Himalayas, the Ministry of Earth Sciences is planning to measure the depth of glaciers in the region to assess their volume and gauge the water available in them, officials said on Sunday.
