World Meteorological Day

Question: When is the World Meteorological Day observed?
(a) 23 March
(b) 20 March
(c) 5 March
(d) 15 March
Answer: (a)
Related facts:

  • World Meteorological Day is observed every year on 23rd March.
  • The day commemorates establishment of the World Meteorological Organization on 23rd March 1950.
  • The day also recognizes contribution of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services to the safety and well-being of society.
  • The theme of 2021 World Meteorological Day is “The Ocean, Our Climate and Weather.”
  • The day also marks the starting year of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030).

By-Amar Mani Upadhyay

Links:
https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/world-meteorological-day-history-theme-and-significance-of-the-day-101616467536898.html#:~:text=The%20theme%20of%20World%20Meteorological,weather%20within%20the%20Earth%20System.%E2%80%9D