Why in News?
- Varsha Ashok Aglawe assumed charge as the 54th Director General of the Geological Survey of India (GSI), becoming the first woman to head the organisation in its 176-year history.
About Geological Survey of India (GSI)
- Established in 1851, the Geological Survey of India (GSI) functions under the Ministry of Mines.
- It is India's premier organisation for geological mapping, mineral exploration, and geoscientific studies.
- GSI also supports the exploration of strategic and critical minerals.
- It is one of the oldest scientific organisations in India.
