28 May : Daily Current Affairs Quiz

1. Consider the following with reference to the Bharat Forecast System (BFS):

• It is developed by the Indian Meteorological Department in collaboration with IITM Pune.

• BFS is based on dynamical numerical models and runs on high-performance computing systems.

• It provides weather prediction for up to 7 days.

• It uses only satellite data for predictions.

How many of the above statements are correct?

2. Consider the following about the new weather forecasting advancements in India:

• IMD’s Bharat Forecast System will replace the Ensemble Prediction System.

• The BFS improves forecast resolution from 12 km to 2 km.

• It was launched under the National Monsoon Mission.

• It will only be used during monsoon seasons.

How many of the above statements are correct?

3. Consider the following statements regarding the Inter-State Council and NITI Aayog:

• The Inter-State Council is a constitutional body established under Article 263.

• NITI Aayog has replaced the Inter-State Council as a federal coordination mechanism.

• The Inter-State Council is chaired by the Prime Minister.

• NITI Aayog includes the GST Council within its advisory framework.

How many of the above statements are correct?

4. With reference to the Bharat Forecast System, consider the following:

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

• The Bharat Forecast System aims to improve extreme weather alerts.

• It is India's first high-resolution forecast system integrated with AI models.
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5. Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Inter-State Council in India?