World Meteorological Day – Update (March, 2023)

World Meteorological Day is a significant day for meteorologists, weather enthusiasts, and anyone interested in climate and weather patterns. The day aims to raise awareness about the importance of meteorology and weather forecasting and the role of the World Meteorological ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

State of Global Water Resources Report

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) recently released its first State of Global Water Resources Report to assess the impact of environmental, climatic and social changes on the world’s water resources. Its objective is to support the monitoring and effective management ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

COP27: WMO unveils USD 3.1 billion action plan

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) recently released the Executive Action Plan of Early Warnings for All. What is the action plan all about? The Executive Action Plan of Early Warnings for All was released by during a roundtable meeting at ..

Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

UN-WMO Goal for Climate Early Warning Systems

A project has been announced by the United Nations to put every individual on the planet in early weather-warning systems range within the next five years as natural disasters have grown frequent and more powerful due to the effects of ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

IMD Climate Hazards E-Book and Vulnerability e-Atlas

An e-book titled “Climate Hazards and Vulnerability Atlas of India- State: Tamil Nadu” has been launched by the India Meteorological Department on 23rd March as part of World Meteorological Day celebrations Overview: This newly launched atlas can be accessed by ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

WMO releases GHG bulletin

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) released its Greenhouse Gas Bulletin, recently. Key Facts As per Bulletin, abundance of heat-trapping greenhouse gases in the atmosphere reached a new record again in the year 2020. Annual rate of increase was above the ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021

Atlas of Mortality and Economic Losses from Weather, Climate and Water Extremes (1970-2019)

Atlas of Mortality and Economic Losses from Weather, Climate and Water Extremes (1970-2019) was released on September 1, 2021. Key Findings According to the atlas, developed nations incurred the bulk of $3.6tn in economic losses because of severe weather events ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021

Global Annual to Decadal Climate Update

Global Annual to Decadal 10-year Climate Update was released by United Kingdom’s Met Office led by World Meteorological Organisation. Key Findings According to the release, world will temporarily breach 1.5-Celsius warming mark within 2021-2025. It highlights, there is 40 percent ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021