Q. With reference to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) consider the following statements:
1.It is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) dedicated to international cooperation in the field of meteorology, operational hydrology, and related geophysical sciences.
2.Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Reports is published by the WMO.
3.India is an active member of the WMO and contributes to its work in a number of ways.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 3 are correct. WMO is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) dedicated to international cooperation in the field of meteorology, operational hydrology, and related geophysical sciences. It handles international cooperation and coordination on the state of the Earth’s atmosphere. It is formed for exchanging weather data and research. It was established in 1950-originated from the International Meteorological Organisation (IMO). It headquarters at Geneva, Switzerland.
India is an active member of the WMO and contributes to its work in a number of ways. For example, India hosts a number of WMO regional training centers and provides technical assistance to developing countries. India also participates in a number of WMO research programs.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The IPCC reports are actually produced by the IPCC, which is a separate intergovernmental body established by the UN.
Source: ForumIAS
