Meghayan-25

18.04.2025

Meghayan-25

Why in the news?   

Recently, the Indian Navy hosted the 3rd edition of its Meteorological and Oceanological Symposium, titled Meghayan-25.

Meghayan-25 Theme and Objective

• The event commemorated the formation of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and celebrated World Meteorological Day 2025 (23rd March every year).
• Meghayan-25 was held under the WMO Day 2025 theme, ‘Closing the Early Warning Gap Together’, which highlights the importance of improving early warning systems for climate and disaster preparedness.

Major Launches during Meghayan-25

• MOSDAC-IN Web Services were launched, a joint initiative of the Directorate of Naval Oceanology and Meteorology (DNOM) and SAC-ISRO.
• It provides customised satellite-derived weather products with secure, individual log-ins for Naval Meteorological Offices.
• The Navy also relaunched its professional journal, “Sagar Manthan”, with the 10th edition being published after a decade-long gap.

World Meteorological Organization (WMO)

• The WMO is a specialised agency of the United Nations (UN), focused on meteorology, operational hydrology, climate, and related sciences.
• WMO coordinates global efforts to monitor weather and climate, promotes scientific research, and enables the exchange of data and weather forecasts.
• The WMO evolved from the International Meteorological Organization (IMO), which was established in 1873.
• WMO was officially established in 1950 as a specialized UN agency, building upon the IMO’s foundational work.
• The headquarters of WMO is located in Geneva, Switzerland.
• It has 193 member countries and territories, reflecting global participation in meteorological cooperation and research

                               Source: PIB

"Meghayan-25", recently hosted by the Indian Navy, is associated with which of the following fields?

A.Naval weapon systems

B.Maritime logistics

C.Meteorology and Oceanography

D.Naval aviation technology

Answer C