Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Mission Mausam’: 1. It aims to strengthen research and development, and capacity in atmospheric sciences, weather surveillance, modelling, forecasting, and management. 2. The Ministry of Earth Sciences is the nodal body for implementing the Mission. 3. A key element of Mission Mausam is the establishment of new meteorological stations in rural areas. Which of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Mission Mausam’:
1. It aims to strengthen research and development, and capacity in atmospheric sciences, weather surveillance, modelling, forecasting, and management.
2. The Ministry of Earth Sciences is the nodal body for implementing the Mission.
3. A key element of Mission Mausam is the establishment of new meteorological stations in rural areas.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Mission Mausam is designed to enhance research and development in atmospheric sciences, focusing on weather surveillance, modelling, forecasting, and management. The Ministry of Earth Sciences is the nodal body responsible for implementing Mission Mausam.

Statement 3 is incorrect. The mission focuses on deploying next-generation radars, satellite systems, and high-performance supercomputers. However, establishment of new meteorological stations in rural areas is not one of its components.

Source: The Hindu

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