Which of the following statement is correct about World Meteorological Day 2023?
1. World Meteorological Day 2023 will focus on the theme, 'The Future of Weather Climate and Water across Generations'.
II. Every 23 March, World Meteorological Day commemorates the coming into force of the Convention establishing the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on 23 March 1950.

Correct option is C

​The correct answer is (c) Both I and II

Explanation:

Statement I is correct. The theme for World Meteorological Day 2023 was "The Future of Weather, Climate and Water across Generations". ​

Statement II is correct. World Meteorological Day is observed annually on March 23 to commemorate the coming into force of the Convention establishing the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on March 23, 1950.

Information Booster:

World Meteorological Day 2025 Overview

• Event Name: World Meteorological Day 2025
• Date: March 23, 2025
• Organizing Body: World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
• Theme for 2025: Closing the Early Warning Gap Together
• Purpose: To emphasize the role of meteorology in weather forecasting, climate monitoring, and disaster preparedness.
• First Observed: March 23, 1961
• Significance: Marks the anniversary of the establishment of the WMO in 1950.
• Global Activities: Conferences, workshops, awareness campaigns, meteorological exhibitions, and climate-related discussions.
• Major Participants: Meteorologists, scientists, government agencies, environmentalists, students, and the public.
• United Nations Affiliation: Recognized by the United Nations as a key day for global climate awareness.
• Impact: Encourages climate resilience policy-making, enhances public understanding of weather phenomena, and fosters international cooperation in meteorology.

World Meteorological Day 2025 History

• Established: March 23, 1961, to commemorate the creation of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on March 23, 1950.
• WMO's Role: A UN specialized agency promoting international cooperation in meteorology, hydrology, and climate science.
• Evolution: Over the decades, it has addressed global environmental challenges like global warming, disaster risk reduction, and technological advancements in weather forecasting.