GSI - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Geohazards Research & Management (GHRM) Cell is primarily involved in Research & Development activities in the field of

a. Landslides
b. Earthquake
c. Tsunami
d. Hailstorms
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Landslides

Explanation:

  • GSI has created a Geohazards Research & Management (GHRM) Cell in Kolkata.
  • GHRM Cell is primarily involved in Research & Development activities in the field of landslides and provides services to all landslide divisions of GSI for landslide related works, including mentoring the National Landslide Susceptibility Mapping (NLSM) programme of GSI.
  • GSI has launched a two-year project to create a landslide compendium for north western Himalayas.