Question

    The name ‘Biporjoy’ was given by Bangladesh and is a Bangla name that means ‘disaster’. According to the decree issued by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), the next tropical storm in the region will be named which of the following countries?

    A Myanmar (Migjaum) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Iran (Hamoon) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C India (Tej) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Maldives (Midhili) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Oman (Re-Mal) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The name ‘Biporjoy’ was given by Bangladesh and is a Bangla name that means ‘disaster’. According to the decree issued by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), the next tropical storm in the region will be named ‘Tej’ – a name suggested by India, followed by ‘Hamoon’ and ‘Midhili’ which are suggested by Iran and Maldives respectively.

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