CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Patna Meteorological Observatory has been conferred the status of ‘Centennial Observing Station’ by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) to recognize its contribution towards long-term meteorological observation exceeding over 100 years.

Detailed explanation-2: -The India Meteorological Department (1875) was established to follow tropical cyclone and monsoon.

Detailed explanation-3: -India is a member of the WMO since 1949. India’s permanent representative to the organisation is the head (DGM – Director-General of Meteorology) of the IMD.

Detailed explanation-4: -The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is an intergovernmental organization with a membership of 193 Member States and Territories.