Apoorva Sharad

Ph.D. Researcher in Earth Sciences | Hydrological Modeling & Climate Change (SDG 11 and 13) | IISER Bhopal | Current Affairs and News Junkie | INDIAN (भारतीय) .

[Apoorva Sharad @SharadApoorva]

@Mrsinha The only exam NTA conducts still offline.

[Apoorva Sharad @SharadApoorva]

@NTA_Exams If every exam is getting online, why only NEET is till date offline?

[Aditya Raj Kaul @AdityaRajKaul]

India’s Prime Minister @narendramodi in his speech in Hyderabad called for a collective participation to help India face global economic disruptions, supply chain challenges, and rising prices caused by international conflicts.

He emphasized that patriotism is not only about sacrificing one’s life for the nation, but also about living responsibly and fulfilling duties towards the country during difficult times.

He Urged citizens to reduce petrol and diesel consumption by:

Using metros and public transport wherever available

Opting for car-pooling when private vehicles are necessary

Preferring railway transport for movement of goods

Increasing the use of electric vehicles wherever possible

Called for revival of Covid-era efficiency measures in national interest, including:
* Work-from-home arrangements
* Online conferences
* Virtual meetings

He Appealed to citizens to help conserve foreign exchange reserves by:

Avoiding unnecessary foreign travel, overseas vacations and foreign weddings

Choosing domestic tourism and celebrations within India

Requested people to avoid non-essential gold purchases for one year in order to reduce pressure on foreign exchange outflows.

Encouraged citizens to prioritise Made-in-India and locally manufactured products, including daily-use items such as shoes, bags, and accessories.

Asked families to reduce edible oil consumption, stressing that it would benefit both national economic health and personal health.

He Urged farmers to:
* Reduce chemical fertiliser usage by 50 percent
* Move towards natural farming practices
* Help protect soil health and reduce import dependence
* Encouraged wider adoption of solar-powered irrigation pumps instead of diesel pumps in agriculture.

[Sutirth Dey @SutirthDey]

Today's Indian Express covers the AI guidelines of IISER Pune. @IISERPune

[Narendra Modi @narendramodi]

আজ সকালে প্রফেসর গোবর্ধন দাস জির সঙ্গে সাক্ষাৎ করলাম। তাঁর ব্যক্তি জীবনের গল্প অত্যন্ত অনুপ্রেরণাদায়ক। তাঁর প্রতিটি সংগ্রাম, সমাজকে সেবা এবং সমস্যামুক্ত করার প্রতি তাঁর অঙ্গীকারকে দৃঢ়তর করেছে। জনস্বাস্থ্য এবং ইমিউনোলজির ক্ষেত্রে তাঁর অবদানেও এর প্রতিফলন দেখা যায়। তাঁর সমৃদ্ধ কর্মকান্ড এবং পাণ্ডিত্য আমাদের নীতি-নির্ধারণী কাঠামোর ক্ষেত্রে গুরুত্বপূর্ণ অবদান রাখবে।

@dasgobardhan

[Narendra Modi @narendramodi]

Met Prof. Gobardhan Das Ji this morning. His personal life journey is very inspiring. Every struggle he faced only strengthened his commitment to serve society and make it free from suffering. This has been reflected in his contribution to public health and immunology. His rich work and scholarship will enrich our policy-making architecture.

@dasgobardhan

[Narendra Modi @narendramodi]

প্রফেসর গোবর্ধন দাস জি, অনেক অনেক অভিনন্দন!

অক্লান্ত পরিশ্রম এবং বিনম্র ব্যবহার, আপনার এই জীবনযাত্রা প্রত্যেকের জন্য অনুপ্রেরণাদায়ক। জনস্বাস্থ্য, বিজ্ঞান এবং উদ্ভাবনের ক্ষেত্রে আপনি যে অমূল্য অবদান রেখেছেন, তার জন্য সারা দেশ গর্বিত। আপনার কার্যকালের জন্য আমার আন্তরিক শুভকামনা রইল।

[Apoorva Sharad @SharadApoorva]

@dasgobardhan @NITIAayog Congratulations, Sir, on joining NITI Aayog! As a student of IISER Bhopal, I’ve seen your impactful work and vision in developing the institute, especially its infrastructure. Glad to see your vision now will be contributing at the national level.

[Office of Principal Scientific Adviser to the GoI @PrinSciAdvOff]

AI Impact Summit (2026) concludes with the adoption of "New Delhi Declaration" endorsed by 89 countries and international organizations!

Key global deliverables and collaborative initiatives include,

1. Charter for the Democratic Diffusion of AI, to promote affordable access to foundational AI resources, and to support locally relevant innovation ecosystems

2. Global AI Impact Commons: a platform to scale and replicate AI use cases globally, and to enables cross-country collaboration for development impact

3. Trusted AI Commons: A repository of tools, benchmarks, and best practices, to supports development of secure and trustworthy AI systems

4. International Network of ‘AI for Science’ Institutions, to facilitate global scientific collaboration and to enhance AI-driven research capabilities

5. AI for Social Empowerment Platform, to enables knowledge exchange and scalable solutions; to focus on equitable AI adoption

6. AI Workforce Development Playbook & Reskilling Principles, to support AI skilling, reskilling, and literacy; and to prepare nations for an AI-driven economy

7. Guiding Principles on Resilient & Efficient AI, to focus on energy-efficient AI systems (supported by a Playbook on AI Infrastructure Resilience)

Read the full declaration here: https://t.co/fUeyMdQQLX

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

The balance of power is changing

[IISER Bhopal @iiserbhopal]

𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 | 𝐈𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐑 𝐁𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐥

IISER Bhopal invites applications from highly motivated, research-driven candidates for faculty positions at the levels of:

🔹 Assistant Professor
🔹 Associate Professor
🔹 Professor

We are looking for candidates eager to contribute to mission-oriented areas of national and global importance, alongside our department-specific thrust areas.

Join a vibrant academic ecosystem that values cutting-edge research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and excellence in teaching.

Be part of shaping the future of science and education at IISER Bhopal.

👉 Apply Now | Inspire | Innovate | Impact

📌 Refer to the flyer for detailed information.

@EduMinOfIndia @IndiaDST @DBTIndia @ANRFIndia @dasgobardhan @KonarSanjit

#IISERBhopal #FacultyRecruitment #AcademicJobs #ResearchCareers #HigherEducation #ScienceEducation

[Sai Deepak J @jsaideepak]

1. Watch #Dhurandhar on the big screen.I watched it today & came away thoroughly impressed at the finesse & execution of @AdityaDharFilms. With a brilliant cast where none is dispensable,a tightly written script & a scintillating background score, 214 minutes isnt long enough.

[IISER Bhopal @iiserbhopal]

We are pleased to announce that 𝐈𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐑 𝐁𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐥 has signed an agreement with the 𝐌𝐏𝐒𝐞𝐃𝐂, 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐡𝐲𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐡 to establish a state-of-the-art Centre for Excellence in Drones, to be known as the “𝐀𝐈-𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐮𝐛.”

This upcoming Centre will serve as a cutting-edge platform for:

🔹 Indigenous drone technology R&D
🔹 AI-driven drone applications
🔹 A dedicated drone data & algorithm repository
🔹 Startup incubation and industry collaboration
🔹 Advanced skill development and training

This initiative marks a significant step towards building a strong innovation ecosystem in Madhya Pradesh and accelerating India’s capabilities in next-generation drone technologies.

A heartfelt acknowledgment to the 𝐌.𝐏. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐭𝐝. (𝐌𝐏𝐒𝐞𝐃𝐂), 𝐒𝐡𝐫𝐢 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐣𝐚𝐲 𝐃𝐮𝐛𝐞𝐲, Additional Chief Secretary (Department of Science & Technology, IT, and Urban Administration), the 𝐇𝐨𝐧’𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐫. 𝐌𝐨𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐘𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐯, and 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐆𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐬, 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫, 𝐈𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐑 𝐁𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐥, for their vision and support in enabling this endeavour.

📸 𝐃𝐫. 𝐕𝐚𝐢𝐛𝐡𝐚𝐯 𝐊𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐫, along with 𝐇𝐨𝐧’𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐌 𝐃𝐫. 𝐌𝐨𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐘𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐯 and other dignitaries, participated in the agreement exchange at the 𝗠𝗣 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘃𝗲 2.0 on November 13, 2025.

We look forward to the transformative impact this Centre will bring in drone technology, innovation, and skill development!

@EduMinOfIndia @IndiaDST @DBTIndia @dasgobardhan @JansamparkMP @DrMohanYadav51 @CMMadhyaPradesh @MPSeDC_DST

#IISERBhopal #DroneTech #AI #Innovation #MPSeDC #NextGenTechnology #Startups #SkillDevelopment

[IISER Bhopal @iiserbhopal]

𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐑 𝐁𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐥!

The Commonwealth Youth Council (CYC), in collaboration with IISER Bhopal’s Student Development Council (SDC), Equal Society for Inclusive Change (ESIC), and the Yuva Bharat Club, hosted an impactful youth event that brought together students, leaders, and policymakers for insightful discussions and collaboration.

The event, led by Ms. Muskaan Anand (Asian Representative, CYC) and Ms. Sakshi Bhardwaj (Head, Jungalvas), featured thought-provoking fireside chats, thematic roundtables, and a vibrant prize distribution ceremony celebrating young changemakers. Delegates and moderators were felicitated by Dr. Sakshi Bhardwaj, Ms. Muskaan Anand, Dr. Lokendra Thakkar, and Prof. Sanjit Konar.

We were honoured to have Mr. Lokendra Thakkar (Chief Guest) and Mr. Imtiyaz Ali (Secretary & Project Director, SSVAJKS) as Special Guests. The programme concluded with inspiring words from Mr. Apoorva Sharad (COP29 Delegate), motivating youth to engage actively in policy-making and climate action.

The event stood as a testament to the power of collaboration, innovation, and student leadership reflecting IISER Bhopal’s vision for a sustainable and inclusive future!

@EduMinOfIndia @IndiaDST @DBTIndia @dasgobardhan @KonarSanjit

#IISERBhopal #CYC #YouthLeadership #Sustainability #Innovation #ClimateAction #StudentLeadership #EmpoweringYouth #CollectiveAction

[Arindam Ghosh @ArindamPhysics]

This article in @Nature reinforced my long-held belief that when it comes to supervising PhD students, we in India need to deviate from our traditional approach to education and knowledge transfer. Supervising is not teaching. PhD students need to be treated as colleagues and intellectually independent, else their professional growth will remain incomplete.

[Apoorva Sharad @SharadApoorva]

RT @iiserbhopal: Congratulations to Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Jha from the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, IISER Bhopal, and his te…

[IISER Bhopal @iiserbhopal]

𝐈𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐑 𝐁𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐥 | 12𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 | 25𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 2025 🎓

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Bhopal is delighted to announce its 12th Convocation Ceremony, to be held on:

🗓️ Monday, 25th August 2025
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM

We are honoured to welcome the following esteemed dignitaries:

🔹 Chief Guest
Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan
(Hon’ble Union Minister of Rural Development and Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India)

🔹 Guest of Honour
Shri Sarbananda Sonowal
(Hon’ble Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India)

🔹 Distinguished Guest

Shri Inder Singh Parmar
(Hon’ble Minister of Higher Education, Technical Education & Ayush, Government of Madhya Pradesh)

🔹 Special Guest

Shri Alok Sharma
(Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Bhopal)

🔹 Chairperson, Board of Governors

Prof. Arvind Anant Natu

🔹 Director, IISER Bhopal

Prof. Gobardhan Das

This convocation marks a proud moment as we celebrate the achievements of our graduating students and their contributions to science, innovation, and society.

Join us in celebrating a new chapter of academic excellence and future leadership!

@iiserbhopal @EduMinOfIndia @IndiaDST @DBTIndia @ChouhanShivraj @OfficeofSSC @sarbanandsonwal @Indersinghsjp @officeofisp @Alok_SharmaBJP @arvindnatu @dasgobardhan

#IISERBhopal #12thConvocation #IISERConvocation2025 #GraduationDay #FutureOfScience #ScientificExcellence #IndiaInScience #ConvocationCeremony

[Apoorva Sharad @SharadApoorva]

@vmishraiit @IPCC_CH @moefcc @iitgn Many congratulations sir

[Nitish Rajput @nitishrajput]

Our leaders didn’t fight for our freedom just so some American guy could one day dictate our choices.

Tough times ahead, but India must not bow down.

[Madhavan Rajeevan @rajeevan61]

Uttarkashi Flash Flood Exposes Glaring Gaps. NDTV story on the event.

With global warming, the frequency and intensity of flash floods are only expected to rise. This underscores the urgent need for robust nowcasting systems for cloudburst events, leveraging radar and satellite data enhanced by AI algorithms. Equally critical is the establishment of region-specific flash flood warning systems tailored for the Himalayan terrain.

We must also ensure that development does not come at the cost of disturbing this fragile ecosystem.

There is growing concern that the Himalayas may be inching towards a tipping point in terms of natural hazards.

A comprehensive, multi-hazard early warning system—coordinated across all key stakeholders including IMD, CWC, GSI and state governments —is urgently essential to minimize future loss of life and property.
@moesgoi @ndtv @ndmaindia @PMOIndia