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Syllabus: Science and Technology Source: TH Context: India is leveraging AI/ML under Mission Mausam (₹2,000 crore outlay) to boost weather prediction accuracy, especially for extreme events like heatwaves and cloudbursts. IIT-Delhi and IIIT-Delhi teams have developed AI-based monsoon models outperforming traditional systems. How AI Can Assist in Weather Forecasting Data-Driven Predictions: AI learns complex patterns …
Source: PIB Context: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) celebrated its 150th Foundation Day. on January 14, 2025. About India Meteorological Department (IMD): Established: 1875 Ministry: Ministry of Earth Sciences Headquarters: New Delhi Aim: To provide accurate weather forecasting, climate monitoring, and disaster management services for the safety, economic stability, and overall development of India. Functions …
Source: DD News Context: On the occasion of the 150th Foundation Day of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Prime Minister launched “Mission Mausam,” a transformative initiative aimed at enhancing India’s weather forecasting and climate resilience capabilities. About Mission Mausam: What it is: Mission Mausam is a comprehensive program to modernize India’s weather and climate monitoring …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 23 October 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …
Source: IE Context: India recently launched Mission Mausam, a weather modification initiative to improve forecasting and manage events like rainfall and fog. Alongside, the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) in Pune is developing a convective cloud chamber for advanced cloud physics research, enhancing understanding of Indian monsoon clouds. About Cloud Chamber: Definition: A cloud …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 13 September 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …
Source: PIB Context: Mission Mausam, a ₹2,000 crore initiative approved by the Union Cabinet, aims to enhance India’s weather and climate forecasting capabilities by 2026. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), the mission seeks to make India “Weather Ready” and “Climate Smart,” improving resilience against climate change and extreme weather events. About …
