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The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Kolkata has reported significant improvements in the accuracy of their weather forecasts over the past three years. With a focus on severe weather events such as heavy rainfall, heatwaves, thunderstorms, and dense fog, the centre has achieved accuracies of 84%, 95%, 62%, and 90%
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The Ministry of Earth Sciences, under the Deep Ocean Mission, is developing technology to harvest polymetallic nodules from depths of 5500 m. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has installed 15 unmanned H-AWOS at various heliports to enhance weather data dissemination, despite the lack of automatic warning systems at these locations.
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India has entered a new agreement with the International Seabed Authority (ISA) for the exploration of polymetallic sulphides in the Carlsberg Ridge area of the Indian Ocean. This adds to India's existing agreements for polymetallic nodules and sulphides in other oceanic regions dating back to 2002 and 2016,
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Under the Deep Ocean Mission, India's Ministry of Earth Sciences is advancing deep-sea mining and exploration activities with contracts from the International Seabed Authority to explore polymetallic nodules and sulphides in the Indian Ocean. The initiatives include technological advancements for underwater exploration and crewed submersibles, aimed at sustainable
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India's coastline has been re-assessed, extending its length from 7,516.6 km to 11,098.81 km as per a joint survey by the National Hydrographic Office and the Survey of India. This was achieved using modern GIS technology and high-resolution High-Water Line data, capturing more detailed
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The Chief Election Commissioner of India, Shri Gyanesh Kumar, has been appointed as the Chair of the Council of Member States for the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), signifying a global recognition of India's role in democratic governance. During his official visit to Sweden,
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Air Marshal Yalla Umesh, the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Maintenance Command, paid a visit to the Base Repair Depot in Tughlakabad on December 4, 2025. Accompanied by Mrs. Sreevalli, they were welcomed by Air Commodore DN Sahu and Mrs. Preeti Sahu. During the visit, the Air Marshal was briefed
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The Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) celebrated a decade of successful operations of the UltraViolet Imaging Telescope (UVIT) on AstroSat, India's first dedicated space observatory, launched by ISRO on September 28, 2015. As India's only UV space telescope capable of observing in the far-UV, apart from
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The Ministry of Tourism in India has reported significant growth in foreign tourist arrivals over the past few years, with numbers rising from 15.27 lakh in 2021 to a provisional 69.80 lakh in 2025. To further enhance tourist experiences and attract more visitors, the Ministry has launched various
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The Ministry of Tourism in India is actively promoting the country's diverse tourist destinations through multiple initiatives targeting both national and international markets. Noteworthy campaigns include "Meet in India" aimed at bolstering the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) sector, and "India Says I Do,
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The Ministry of Tourism has stepped up efforts to promote the North Eastern Region (NER) of India as a prime tourism destination through various schemes and initiatives. These include the International Tourism Mart, revamped Incredible India Digital Platform, and financial assistance for fairs and festivals under the DPPH scheme. The
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The Ministry of Tourism, led by Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, presented a report on the growth of international tourist arrivals (ITAs) in India, which showed significant recovery post-pandemic. From a low of 63.37 lakh ITAs in 2020, arrivals increased to 205.69 lakh in 2024. The data highlights