What is the theme of the ‘World Meteorological Day’ 2022?
- A. Early Warning and Early Action
- B. Need for Climate Information
- C. Hydrometeorological Data
- D. Artificial Intelligence in Climatology
Correct Answer: A. Early Warning and Early Action
The world is set to celebrate World Meteorological Day 2022 on March 23 to spread awareness about the behavior of the Earth’s atmosphere and our role in protecting it. Celebrated each year since 1950, World Meteorological Day marks the foundational anniversary of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The WMO was founded seven decades ago and lists weather, climate, water, and environment as the primary aspects. Since World Meteorological Day is observed with a different theme every year, the WMO said that the theme for 2022 is ‘Early Warning and Early Action.
Correct Answer: D. Groundwater, making the invisible visible
Correct Answer: A. USA
Tiger tests positive for coronavirus at Bronx Zoo, first known case in the world. The big cat is the first known case of a non-domesticated animal with COVID-19 symptoms—and is one of seven sick tigers at the New York zoo.
Correct Answer: B. 5 May 2022
Local elections in the United Kingdom took place on 5 May 2022. These included elections for all London borough councils, and for all local authorities in Wales and Scotland.
Correct Answer: C. USA
Israel has approve buying a third squadron of advance F-35 fighter jets manufactured by Lockheed Martin in a $3-billion deal, the defense ministry said on July 2, 2023. Israel is the only Middle East nation with F-35s, the world`s most advanced fighter which is stealth capable and can be used to gather intelligence, strike deep into enemy territory, and engage in air duels.
Correct Answer: B. March 1
World Civil Defence Day is annually observed across the globe on 1st March to honour the significance of Civil Defence and the personnel who have sacrificed their lives for it. The purpose of the Day is to promote public awareness about civil defence, civil protection and emergency management in order to better prepare the civilian population to protect itself in the event of an emergency and to reduce the risk of disaster.
Correct Answer: C. June 7, 2022
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock arrived in Islamabad on Tuesday (today) as part of a two-day visit at the invitation of her Pakistan counterpart Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. The visit from June 7-8 will be Baerbock’s first visit to Pakistan. Baerbock, who arrived earlier Tuesday on a two-day maiden visit to Pakistan, tested positive for coronavirus shortly after meeting with her counterpart Bilawal Bhutto Zardari in Islamabad.