With reference to the National Geoscience Data Repository (NGDR), consider the following statements:
1. It is implemented as part of the Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing Policy (HELP)
2. All exploration related data is being converted into GIS-compatible formats for application of emerging technologies.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation Context: Recently, the Union Minister of Mines launched the National Geoscience Data Repository (NGDRP) initiative.
Statement 1 is incorrect: National Geoscience Data Repository (NGDR) is a flagship initiative conceptualised by Ministry of Mines as a part of National Mineral Exploration Policy (NMEP), 2016 for hosting all exploration related geoscientific data for dissemination to all the stakeholders so as to expedite, enhance and facilitate the exploration coverage of the country. The Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing Policy (HELP) is an exploration and production policy to enhance domestic oil and gas production by intensifying exploration activity and investment
Statement 2 is correct: All legacy data of all stakeholders will be brought in to the system through digitization and all the exploration related data has been standardized through MERT (Mineral Exploration Reporting Template) and converted into GIS compatible formats for application of emerging technologies like AI and ML.
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