What is the primary objective of 'Mission Mausam', which received approval from the Union Cabinet in 2024?

The correct option is Advancing cloud seeding, rainmaking capabilities, and weather management technologies.

Explanation:

'Mission Mausam' is a flagship initiative approved by the Union Cabinet in September 2024 with an outlay of ₹2,000 crore over two years. Led by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), the primary objective of this mission is to substantially enhance India's weather forecasting capabilities and develop advanced weather management technologies.

Key focus areas of Mission Mausam include:

1. Research and development in cloud seeding, rainmaking capabilities, and weather modification/suppression technologies.
2. Deployment of advanced weather observation systems such as next-generation Radars, Wind Profilers, and high-performance computing systems.
3. Improving spatial and temporal accuracy in predicting extreme weather events such as tropical cyclones, monsoons, cloudbursts, heavy rainfall, and heatwaves.