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Detailed explanation-1: -World Metrology Day is celebrated on May 20 each year to commemorate the signing of the Metre Convention in Paris, France on May 20, 1875, by representatives from 17 different countries. The International Organization of Legal Metrology (O.I.M.L.) and the Bureau International des Poids et Mesures (B.I.P.M.)

Detailed explanation-2: -This theme was chosen because of the increasing challenges of climate change, and global distribution of food in a world whose population reached 8 billion at the end of 2022. World Metrology Day is an annual celebration of the signature of the Metre Convention on 20 May 1875 by representatives of seventeen nations.

Detailed explanation-3: -Theme-“Metrology in the Digital Era”. This theme was chosen because digital technology is revolutionizing our community and is one of the most exciting trends in society today.

Detailed explanation-4: -World Meteorological Day takes place every year on 23 March and commemorates the coming into force on 23 March 1950 of the Convention establishing the World Meteorological Organization.