Response and Recovery — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements regarding the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) is/are correct? 1. NDRF is the primary fund for immediate relief operations at the state level. 2. The Central Government contributes 90% of the funds to SDRF for special category states. 3. Both NDRF and SDRF are constituted under the Disaster Management Act, 2005.

Which of the following is NOT a primary objective of the immediate disaster response phase?

Consider the following statements regarding 'Build Back Better' (BBB) principle in disaster management: 1. It emphasizes reconstructing damaged infrastructure to its pre-disaster state without any modifications. 2. It aims to integrate disaster risk reduction measures into rehabilitation and reconstruction. 3. Community participation is a key component of the BBB approach.

Which of the following international bodies is primarily responsible for coordinating international humanitarian response during disasters?

In the context of disaster management in India, consider the following statements: 1. The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) is chaired by the District Collector/Magistrate. 2. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is chaired by the Union Home Minister. 3. The Disaster Management Act, 2005, shifted India's approach from a relief-centric to a holistic risk reduction framework.