Q. Consider the following statements with respect to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA):
1.Apollo program is operated by NOAA.
2.India’s monsoon forecasts rely heavily on oceanic data provided by NOAA.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanations –
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Apollo Program was operated by NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration), not by NOAA.
Statement 2 is correct. NOAA provides crucial oceanic data, including temperature, salinity, sea levels, and other parameters essential for accurately forecasting India’s monsoon patterns. Since 2009, India’s monsoon forecasting has significantly relied on NOAA’s ocean data and models.
Source: The Hindu
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