Q. Recently, which institute developed a first-for-India Earth System Model to improve climate forecasts and predict climate impacts?
Answer: Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology
Notes: The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology is pioneering India's Earth System Model, an open-source software merging atmosphere, ocean, land, ice, and biosphere interactions. It utilizes numerical weather prediction and data assimilation for precise climate change forecasts. Collaborating with the Centre for Climate Change Research, the project aims to enhance climate forecasts, support long-term studies, and predict impacts. Funded with ₹192.28 crores under the Monsoon Convection, Clouds and Climate Change scheme, the model is anticipated to conclude by 2025.