- The award recognizes her pioneerng work in Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) and advanced satellite data assimilation techniques.
- She has shown leadership in operational meteorology and Artificial Intelligence (AI)‑based forecasting methods.
- Dr. Rabier served as Director‑General of the European Centre for Medium‑Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) and is currently a Non‑Executive Director at the UK Met Office.
- The IMO Prize, often called the “Nobel Prize of Meteorology,” will be formally conferred at the World Meteorological Congress in 2027, where she will deliver a lecture.
- Her contributions have significantly improved global weather forecasting accuracy and services, strengthening climate resilience worldwide.
Question:
Q.1 In June 2026, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) announced the recipient of the 71st International Meteorological Organization (IMO) Prize. Who was selected for this honour?a) Dr. Petteri Taalas
b) Dr. Florence Rabier
c) Prof. Celeste Saulo
d) Dr. Carlo Buontempo
Answer:b) The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) announced Dr. Florence Rabier of France as the recipient of the 71st International Meteorological Organization (IMO) Prize, the highest international recognition in meteorology.
