CURRENT AFFAIRS

2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Ministry of Earth Sciences has proposed to set up a Cyclone Warning Centre (CWC) in Kerala’s
A
Thiruvananthapuram
B
Kochi
C
Thrissur
D
Kottayam
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Similar studies were conducted for other vulnerable areas also. In accordance with the recommendations of these committees, a full fledged research centre viz., Cyclone Warning & Research Centre, to conduct cyclone related research activities was established by IMD in 1972 at Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai.

Detailed explanation-2: -Kerala’s first cyclone shelter at Mararikulam.

Detailed explanation-3: -IMD is nodal agency to provide cyclone warning services in the country.

Detailed explanation-4: -Cyclone Warning Centres in Coastal States. There are seven Cyclone Warning Centers covering the east & west coasts of our country to cater to the need of Cyclone Warning Services and Marine weather services.

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