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Consider the following statements in reference to World Meteorological Day. 1. It is celebrated on 23 March as World Meteorological Organization was established on that day in 1950. 2. The organisation comprises 150 members. 3. It is being observed by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations. 4. The theme of the 2020 World Meteorological Day was 'Climate and Water' Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements in reference to World Meteorological Day. 1. It is celebrated on 23 March as World Meteorological Organization was established on that day in 1950. 2. The organisation comprises 150 members. 3. It is being observed by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations. 4. The theme of the 2020 World Meteorological Day was 'Climate and Water' Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Correct Answer Only 1, 3 and 4

The correct answer is Only 1, 3 and 4.

Key Points

  • World Meteorological Day:
    • It is celebrated on 23 March as World Meteorological Organization was established on that day in 1950. Hence statement 1 is correct.
    • The organisation comprises 193 members. Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
    • It is being observed by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations. Hence statement 3 is correct.
    • The theme of the 2020 World Meteorological Day was 'Climate and Water'. Hence statement 4 is correct.

Additional Information

  • About WMO:
    • The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations dedicated to meteorology (weather), climatology (climate), operational hydrology (water) and other related geophysical sciences such as oceanography and atmospheric chemistry.
    • Predecessor organization — International Meteorological Organization (IMO) — founded in 1873.
    • Reports:
      • Greenhouse Gas Bulletin.
      • Status of the World Climate.

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