PM addresses IMD's 150th Foundation Day, releases Vision-2047 document
Commemorative postage stamp and coin unveiled; IMD was set up on 15 January 1875.
Summary
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) celebrated its 150th Foundation Day on 14 January 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the event. The PM unveiled a commemorative postage stamp and coin and released the IMD Vision-2047 document, a roadmap for weather resilience and climate change adaptation. The PM noted that IMD was set up on 15 January 1875. IMD's Doppler Weather Radar network grew from 15 in 2014 to 39 in 2023, and its Flash Flood Guidance system also serves Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
Key facts
- Event
- IMD 150th Foundation Day, 14 January 2025
- Venue
- Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
- Released
- Commemorative stamp and coin; IMD Vision-2047 document
- IMD set up
- 15 January 1875
- Doppler Weather Radars
- 15 (2014) to 39 (2023)
- Flash Flood Guidance
- Also serves Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Where were the 150th Foundation Day celebrations of the India Meteorological Department held on 14 January 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
PIB (PMO): PM participated in IMD's 150th Foundation Day celebrations at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
In which year was the India Meteorological Department established?
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Correct answer: C — 1875
PIB: IMD was set up on 15 January 1875; 1864 (Calcutta cyclone) and 1871 (monsoon failure) were among the events that led to it.
Consider the following statements about IMD's 150th Foundation Day on 14 January 2025: 1. A commemorative postage stamp and coin were unveiled. 2. The IMD Vision-2047 document was released. 3. IMD's Doppler Weather Radar network grew from 15 in 2014 to 39 in 2023. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB (MoES): all three statements are correct.