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Minister G. Kishan Reddy launches Mineral Exploration Hackathon and DMF Portal

Published on July 20, 2024
Current Context: On July 20, 2024, Union Minister of Coal and Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, inaugurated the Mineral Exploration Hackathon in Hyderabad.
Minister G. Kishan Reddy launches Mineral Exploration Hackathon and DMF Portal
  • This event aims to promote the use of emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) for geophysical data. By integrating multiple mineral exploration datasets, including baseline data and existing exploration data, the goal is to identify new mineral targets, especially for deep-seated or concealed ore bodies.
  • During the event, Minister Shri G. Kishan Reddy also released publications on “Glimpse of Geology and Mineral Resources, Telangana” and “Minerals in Telangana- Spotlights,” focusing on the geological setup and mineral potential of Telangana.
  • Additionally, he handed over certificates to the preferred bidders of the second and third tranches of the e-auction of critical and strategic mineral blocks.
  • Notably, the Minister also launched the National District Mineral Foundation (DMF) Portal, which centralizes information on District Mineral Foundations across the country.
  • This portal enhances transparency and accessibility by providing details of 645 DMFs, facilitating better tracking of developments and utilization.

Question:

1 Who inaugurated the Mineral Exploration Hackathon in Hyderabad on July 20, 2024?

  • A) Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi
  • B) Shri G. Kishan Reddy
  • C) Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan
  • D) Shri Ravi Agrawal
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