NATIONAL GEOSCIENCE AWARDS (Syllabus: GS Paper 1 – Awards)

Context: The President of India will confer the prestigious National Geoscience Awards - 2023 at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, New Delhi.

National Geoscience Awards

• About: It one of the oldest and most prestigious national awards in the field of geosciences.
• Institution Year: Instituted by the Ministry of Mines, Govt. of India in 1966.
• Previous Name: National Mineral Awards before 2009.
• Purpose: To honor individuals and teams for extraordinary achievements and outstanding contributions in various geoscience fields, including mineral discovery, exploration, mining technology, mineral beneficiation, and fundamental/applied geosciences.
• Eligibility: Any citizen of India with significant contributions in any geoscience field is eligible for the award.
• Award Categories:

o National Geoscience Award for Lifetime Achievement.

o National Geoscience Award.

o National Young Geoscientist Award.

• Recognition and Impact: Represents recognition and appreciation for exceptional individuals and organizations in geosciences.