PM launches 'Mission Mausam' to make India weather-ready and climate-smart
Mission focuses on next-generation radars and satellites, high-resolution observations and high-performance computing.
Summary
Mission Mausam was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 14 January 2025 at the 150th Foundation Day of the India Meteorological Department in New Delhi. The initiative aims to make India a 'Weather-ready and Climate-smart' nation. Mission Mausam will develop advanced weather surveillance technologies, high-resolution atmospheric observations, next-generation radars and satellites, and high-performance computing systems. The PM called it a symbol of India's commitment to a sustainable future and future readiness.
Key facts
- Launched
- 14 January 2025, by PM Narendra Modi
- Occasion
- IMD's 150th Foundation Day
- Aim
- Weather-ready and Climate-smart India
- Focus
- Weather surveillance, high-resolution observations, next-gen radars and satellites, HPC
Practice MCQs 2 questions
'Mission Mausam', launched on 14 January 2025, aims to make India a:
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Correct answer: D — Weather-ready and Climate-smart nation
PIB (MoES): Mission Mausam aims at transforming India into a 'Weather-ready and Climate-smart' nation.
On which occasion was 'Mission Mausam' launched by the Prime Minister?
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Correct answer: A — 150th Foundation Day of IMD
PIB (PMO): PM launched Mission Mausam at IMD's 150th Foundation Day celebrations on 14 January 2025.