Q. Consider the following statements regarding the National Monsoon Mission:

1. It is an initiative by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment.
2. It aims to improve seasonal, intra-seasonal and medium-range weather forecast in the country.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: Only 2
Notes: The first statement is incorrect as the National Monsoon Mission is run by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, not the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment. The second statement is correct; the Mission aims to improve seasonal, intra-seasonal, and medium-range weather forecasts in India through advanced modelling and coordination efforts led by institutions like IITM and NCMRWF.