Question

Which institution released the ‘Climate of India during 2021’ Report?

• A. NABARD
• B. India Meteorological Department
• C. NITI Aayog
• D. Environment Ministry

Answer 1

Answer:

B. India Meteorological Department

India Meteorological Department (IMD) recently released its ‘Climate of India during 2021’ report. As per the report, 2021 was the fifth warmest year in India since nation-wide records commenced in the country in 1901. It also shows that the country reported loss of 1,750 lives due to extreme weather events last year and Maharashtra was the most adversely affected state with 350 deaths. Among extreme weather events, lightning & thunderstorms took the highest lives.