Source: PIB Context: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) celebrated its 150th Foundation Day. on January 14, 2025. About India Meteorological Department (IMD): Established: 1875 Ministry: Ministry of Earth Sciences Headquarters: New Delhi Aim: To provide accurate weather forecasting, climate monitoring, and disaster management services for the safety, economic stability, and overall development of India. Functions …
Source: DD News Context: On the occasion of the 150th Foundation Day of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Prime Minister launched “Mission Mausam,” a transformative initiative aimed at enhancing India’s weather forecasting and climate resilience capabilities. About Mission Mausam: What it is: Mission Mausam is a comprehensive program to modernize India’s weather and climate monitoring …
Source: TH Context: The India Meteorological Department (IMD), established in 1875, has played a critical role in weather forecasting and climate services in India for nearly 150 years. About India Meteorological Department (IMD): What it is: The IMD is India’s national weather service agency responsible for meteorological observations, forecasting, and research. Established in: 1875, following …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) celebrated its 150th year of establishment and service to the nation. About India Meteorological Department: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is the primary government agency for meteorology and related topics. It is responsible for weather forecasting, seismology, and meteorological observations. The …
Source: TH Context: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced plans to launch a composite index next year to measure the impact of heat on India’s population. About Heat Index:
Context: In recent, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced that India will likely have a normal monsoon, with a chance of ‘above normal’ rain in August and September, The IMD issues a two-stage forecast: the first in April, followed by a more detailed one in the last week of May, which will also illustrate …
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Introduction: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) recently released a list of 169 names of future tropical cyclones that would emerge in the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea. Cyclones that form in every ocean basin across the world are named by the regional specialised meteorological centres (RSMCs) and Tropical Cyclone Warning Centres (TCWCs). There …
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