Climate Services Quiz

How many foundational pillars is the implementation of GFCS structured on?

• Three

• Four

• Five

• Six

What type of data do climate services primarily deal with?

• Historical climate data

• Current weather data

• Oceanic data

• Astronomical data

What is the GFCS's approach to managing climate risks?

• Ignoring them

• Developing and incorporating science-based climate information

• Focusing on short-term solutions

• Relying on traditional methods

What does NFCS stand for?

• National Framework for Climate Services

• National Federation for Climate Solutions

• National Forum for Climate Studies

• National Foundation for Climate Science

Which organization is responsible for coordinating the NFCS in India?

• National Institute of Technology

• National Meteorological and Hydrological Service

• National Health Service

• National Education Board

What is the role of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in NFCS?

• To manage financial resources

• To discharge responsibilities of NMHS for India

• To oversee educational programs

• To regulate transportation systems

What is the main concept behind the establishment of NFCS?

• To create a new political system

• To strengthen climate services at the national level

• To develop new sports facilities

• To enhance cultural heritage

Which organization developed two reanalysis datasets for the Indian subcontinent?

• National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF)

• Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

• Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

• Geological Survey of India

What type of climate summaries does the IMD prepare and publish?

• Weekly and daily

• Monthly, seasonal, and annual

• Hourly and daily

• Bi-annual and quarterly

What is the significance of the statistical Ensemble Forecasting system?

• It predicts earthquakes

• It issues seasonal monsoon rainfall forecasts

• It manages traffic systems

• It forecasts stock market trends