T. Srinivasa Kumar Named Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences
Why in the news
The Centre named ocean scientist T. Srinivasa Kumar to head the Ministry of Earth Sciences as its Secretary, with a fixed term of two years.
Key facts
- Appointee: T. Srinivasa Kumar.
- Post: Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES).
- Term: two years.
- Known for: a key role in building India’s Tsunami Early Warning System.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Field | Ocean science |
| Expertise | Satellite oceanography, coastal hazard mitigation, disaster management |
| Tenure | Two years |
| Ministry | Earth Sciences |
Significance
- A scientist with hands-on warning-system experience now leads the ministry.
- His background suits work on coastal hazards and disaster preparedness.
Exam angle
- Name and post: T. Srinivasa Kumar, MoES Secretary.
- Famous work: Tsunami Early Warning System.
- Tenure: two years.