With reference to the naming of tropical cyclones in the region, consider the following statements: 1. India provided a list of 20 names for tropical cyclones to international bodies. 2. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) is located in Chennai. 3. The name Murasu refers to a traditional Tamil percussion instrument. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

First Tamil name since 2004 assigned to severe cyclonic storm ‘Murasu’

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· International institutions & agencies (UN, WTO, IMF...)· Prelims· 2 November 2026

Disaster management and international cooperation: a relevant GS2 and GS3 topic.

Why in news

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, assigned the Tamil name ‘Murasu’ to a severe cyclonic storm, the first such Tamil name used since 2004.

Background

The name 'Murasu' refers to a traditional Tamil percussion instrument. The name was selected from a list of 13 names provided by India to the WMO and UNESCAP.

Facts for Prelims

BodyRMC: Regional Meteorological Centre located in Chennai
Intl. orgWMO: World Meteorological Organisation
Intl. orgUNESCAP: United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
FactIndia provided a list of 13 names for tropical cyclones to international bodies

Prelims practice question

With reference to the naming of tropical cyclones in the region, consider the following statements:

India provided a list of 20 names for tropical cyclones to international bodies.
The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) is located in Chennai.
The name Murasu refers to a traditional Tamil percussion instrument.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)1 and 2 only
(d)2 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (d) 2 and 3 only — Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: India provided a list of 13 names.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the importance of international cooperation in meteorological data sharing and standardized naming conventions for disaster management in the Bay of Bengal region.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Standardization: Uniform naming protocols facilitate rapid international emergency response and public warning systems
Data Sovereignty: Balancing national cultural representation in naming with global meteorological standards

Keywords: Disaster Management · International Cooperation · Meteorological Standards · Climate Resilience

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