Correct option is B
The correct answer is (B) IITM Pune
Explanation:
The International Monsoons Project Office (IMPO) was launched on the occasion of National Science Day 2022 by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune.
IITM Pune is an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES).
The IMPO was launched to:
Strengthen international collaboration on monsoon research
Coordinate global scientific efforts related to monsoon variability, prediction, and climate change
The project aligns with global initiatives like the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP).
Information Booster:
National Science Day is celebrated on 28 February every year.
It commemorates the discovery of the Raman Effect by Sir C. V. Raman.
IITM Pune plays a key role in:
Monsoon modelling
Climate diagnostics
Extended-range weather forecasting
Additional Knowledge:
IITM Pune supports the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in improving monsoon forecasts.
Monsoon research is crucial for:
Agriculture planning
Water resource management
Disaster preparedness
India is a global leader in monsoon science due to its dependence on seasonal rainfall.
