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Union Cabinet approved Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation in the field of geology and mineral resources between Geological Survey of India and Geological Survey of Finland. India-Finland Geology and Mineral Resources cooperation helps in improving research.
About India-Finland Geology and Mineral Resources cooperation
- Cooperation in the field of geology, training, mineral prognostication and suitability analysis, 3/4D modeling, Seismic and other Geophysical surveys finalised with the intent of reinforcing and strengthening scientific links between the two Organisations.
- Aims to provide with a framework and a platform to promote and foster cooperation in the fields of geology, and mineral resources.
- Share experiences on geological data management and information dissemination to promote exploration and mining, in the areas of geology and mineral resources.
Geological Survey of India
The arrival of Sir Thomas Oldham Geological Survey at Calcutta on 4th March 1851, marked the beginning of the continuous period of the Geological Survey of India.
- The Geological Survey of India is a scientific agency of India founded in 1851 now under the Government of India Ministry of Mines organisation.
- GSI, headquartered at Kolkata, has six Regional offices.
- Aims to provide geological expertise and geoscientific information of all kinds.
- Main functions of GSI relate to creation and updation of national geoscientific information and mineral resource assessment.
- These objectives are achieved through various ground surveys, air-borne and marine surveys, mineral prospecting and investigations, multi-disciplinary geoscientific, geo-technical, geo-environmental and natural hazards studies, glaciology, seismotectonic study, and carrying out fundamental research.
- Actively participate in international collaborative projects to improve our understanding of the earth and its ecosystems.
- Coordinate geoscientific activities with stakeholders in all sectors related to geoscience in order to help sustainably manage our natural resources, including water.
- Explore and scientifically assess mineral, energy and water resources for the country and facilitate their optimal exploration.
Source : PIB
Topic
GS II : Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests
Current Affairs Compilation : 2 September 2020