Question: Consider the following statements:
(1) The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) Life Time Excellence Award has been conferred to Professor Ashok Sahni.
(2) The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES plays a nodal role for Antarctic/Arctic/Himalayas and Southern Ocean research.
Of the above correct statement/s is/are:
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1&2
(d) None of the above
Answer: (c)
Related facts:
- The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) has announced National Awards for excellence in Earth System Science on July 29 2020.
- The award recognizes major scientific contributions made by eminent scientists/engineers in various fields of Earth System Science.
- In view of above, the Ministry has instituted the Life Time Excellence Award, National Awards in the field of Atmospheric Science & Technology; Ocean Science; Geoscience & Technology; and Ocean Technology/Polar Science, Two Young Researcher awards and Dr. Anna Mani National Award for Woman Scientist.
Awardees:
- Life Time Excellence Award-Professor Ashok Sahni
- National Award for Ocean Science & technology-Dr. V. V. S. S. Sarma
- National Award for Atmospheric Science & technology- Dr. S. Suresh Babu
- National award for Geoscience & technology- N. V. Chalapathi Rao
- National Award for Ocean Technology-Dr. M. A. Atmanand
- Anna Mani award for woman scientist-Dr. Lidita D. S. Khandeparker
- Young Researcher Award-Dr. Indra Sekhar Sen
Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES):
- The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) is mandated to provide the nation with the best possible services for weather, climate, ocean, coastal and natural hazards, for the Public Safety and socio-economic benefits.
- The Ministry also deals with exploration and sustainable harnessing of ocean resources (living and non-living) and plays a nodal role for Antarctic/Arctic/Himalayas and Southern Ocean research.
By-Amar Mani Upadhyay
Links:
https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1641981