Syllabus: GS- III
Subject: Science & Technology
Topic: Â Defence Technologies.
Issue: PRITHVI Initiatives.
Context: The PRITHvi VIgyan (PRITHVI) initiative, by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), aims to boost and maintain research momentum in various fields.
Synopsis:
- The PRITHVI initiative covers ongoing research in atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, geosphere, and biosphere until 2026.
- PRITHVI consolidates research efforts to efficiently allocate funds across different areas.
- It promotes international collaboration, allowing Indian scientists to work with global experts.
- It addresses the crucial need for understanding climate change impacts on the atmosphere, ocean, and polar regions.
- The Ministry of Earth Sciences also launched the Deep Ocean Mission in 2021 with a focus on exploring minerals in the central Indian Ocean basin.
| Some of the ongoing research projects that will now fall under PRITHVI include:1.     Atmosphere and Climate Research-Modelling Observing Systems and Services (ACROSS)
2.    Ocean Services, Modelling Application, Resources, and Technology (O-SMART) 3.    Polar Science and Cryosphere Research (PACER) 4.    Seismology and Geosciences (SAGE) 5.    Research, Education, Training, and Outreach (REACHOUT) |
