Question: On which date ‘World Meteorological Day’ is celebrated?
(a) March 24
(b) March 21
(c) March 23
(d) March 18
Answer: (c)
Related Facts:
- On March 23rd, 2018, World Meteorological Day was celebrated across the world.
- The main theme of this day – “Weather Ready, Climate Smart”.
- The purpose of this day is to make people aware about meteorology and changes in it.
- This day is celebrated by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
- WMO was born on March 23rd, 1873, from the International Meteorological Organization (WMO).
- WMO was founded on March 23rd, 1950.
- In the year 1951, it became a UN agency. Currently it has 191 country members.
- Its headquarters is in Geneva (Switzerland).
Reference:
https://public.wmo.int/en/resources/world-meteorological-day/wmd-2018