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Context:

Prime Minister Modi inaugurated 'Mission Mausam', a landmark initiative aimed at transforming India into a weather-ready and climate-smart nation.

The launch coincides with the 150th Foundation Day celebrations of the India Meteorological Department.

About Mission Mausam

Aspect	Details
Objective	To promote Indian science, research, and services related to weather and climate, making India "weather-ready and climate-smart."
Budget	Rs 2,000 crore over two years.
Implementing Agencies	India Meteorological Department (IMD) Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) National Center for Medium-Range Weather Prediction (NCMRWP)
Key Components	Development of cutting-edge weather monitoring technologies and systems Implementation of high-resolution atmospheric observations Deployment of next-generation radars and satellites Utilization of high-performance computing systems
Technological Focus	Improved data collection and analysis for better forecast accuracy Enhanced spatial and temporal precision of forecasts Exploration of advanced weather management technologies
Key Goals	Address challenges posed by climate change Improve understanding of weather and climate processes Provide air quality data for strategic weather management and long-term interventions
Benefits to Stakeholders	Near-real-time local weather forecasts Improved preparation for extreme weather events and climate change impacts Enhanced capabilities for citizens and last-mile users
Outcome	Increased forecast accuracy and advanced weather monitoring Better-equipped stakeholders for managing extreme weather and climate-related challenges

Key facts about the India Meteorological Department (IMD)

The IMD was established in 1875. It is the country's national meteorological service and the main government agency in all matters relating to meteorology and allied subjects.
The Director General of Meteorology heads the IMD.
There are 6 Regional Meteorological Centers each under a Deputy Director General in Mumbai, Chennai, New Delhi, Kolkata, Nagpur, and Guwahati.
Its headquarters are in New Delhi.
Currently, IMD comes under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES).

Source:

Indian Express

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q.Consider the following statements regarding the Mission Mausam:

It aims to make India "weather-ready and climate-smart" through the promotion of scientific research and services related to weather and climate.
The initiative focuses only on improving the accuracy of weather forecasting without incorporating the development of new weather monitoring technologies.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A) 1 only

B) 2 only

C) Both 1 and 2

D) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: a

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: Mission Mausam indeed aims to make India "weather-ready and climate-smart" by promoting science, research, and services related to weather and climate.

Statement 2 is incorrect: Mission Mausam does not only focus on improving forecast accuracy; it also includes developing cutting-edge weather monitoring technologies and deploying advanced systems like next-generation radars and satellites. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), and National Center for Medium-Range Weather Prediction (NCMRWP) are the key implementing agencies for this mission.