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Q13 · UPPSC current affairs · 13 October 2026 · PIB · IMD WebGIS Decision Support System for Cyclone Warning

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Consider the following statements regarding meteorological services in India:1.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) functions under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.2.RSMC New Delhi is designated by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) for tropical cyclone warnings in the North Indian Ocean.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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A 1 only
B Neither 1 nor 2
C Both 1 and 2
D 2 only

Correct answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation

Both statements are correct. IMD functions under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, and RSMC New Delhi is officially designated by the WMO to issue tropical cyclone advisories and warnings for the North Indian Ocean region.

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    Arrange the following Indian Meteorological Headquarters in Chronological order of their establishment and select your correct answer from the codes given below: A. New Delhi B. Kolkata C. Shimla D. Pune Codes: Select the correct answer from the code given below:

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