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Estd

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1875

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What

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chief government agency dealing in everything related to meteorology, seismology, and associated subjects.

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Parent ministry

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Ministry of Earth Sciences

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HQ

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Delhi

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mandate and functions

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  • providing current & predicting future information to help -> irrigation, agriculture, aviation, shipping, offshore oil exploration,
  • Warning against cyclones, dust storms, heat waves, cold waves, heavy rains
  • research
  • detecting earthquakes
  • evaluation of seismicity in various parts of the country for developmental projects.
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