World Meteorological Organization: UPSC Mind Map
Interactive mind map for world metrological organisation, covering key concepts, relationships, and facts relevant to UPSC Prelims and Mains preparation.
Key Concepts in this Mind Map
- World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
- - Establishment
- - Convention in force: 23 March 1950
- - Predecessor: International Meteorological Organization (IMO, est. 1873)
- - Specialized agency of the United Nations since 1951
- - Mandate & Purpose
- - International cooperation in meteorology, climatology, operational hydrology
- - Facilitate global exchange of weather/climate data
- - Promote standardization of observations
- - Advance application of meteorological info (aviation, shipping, agriculture)
- - Membership
- - 193 Member States and Territories
- - India is a founding member
- - Structure
- - World Meteorological Congress (supreme body)
- - Executive Council
- - Regional Associations (e.g., RA II for Asia)
- - Technical Commissions
- - Secretariat (led by Secretary-General)
- - Key Programs & Initiatives
- - World Climate Programme (WCP)
- - Global Atmosphere Watch (GAW)
- - Hydrology and Water Resources Programme (HWRP)
- - Capacity Development
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