MoES 20th Foundation Day: IMD NOVA, WINGS and New Centres
Why in the news
The earth sciences ministry celebrated two decades of existence by unveiling several weather and earthquake tools.
Key facts
- Occasion: 20th Foundation Day of the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), 27 July 2026.
- Venue: Prithvi Bhawan, New Delhi.
| Initiative | Type |
|---|---|
| WINGS app | Launched |
| Strong Motion Atlas of India | Launched |
| National Doppler Weather Radar Reflectivity Mosaic | Launched |
| IMD NOVA | Launched |
| 13 IMD Centres of Excellence | Launched |
| Thiruvananthapuram Cyclone Warning Centre | Upgraded to Area Cyclone Warning Centre (ACWC) |
Significance
- The steps strengthen weather forecasting, seismology and ocean science.
Exam angle
- Anniversary marked: 20th Foundation Day of MoES.
- Seismology product: Strong Motion Atlas of India.
- Upgrade: Thiruvananthapuram centre to ACWC.