World Meteorological Day

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