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Disaster Management in Indian Polity

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Governed by the Disaster Management Act, 2005, creating the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) led by the Prime Minister. States have State Disaster Management Authorities, while district authorities handle ground operations. The Act emphasizes preparedness, prevention, and response coordination among agencies. Constitutional provisions allow the declaration of disasters at the state’s request, releasing funds from the National Disaster Response Fund or State Disaster Response Fund. Disaster management intersects with federal structures, needing synergy between Union and states. While significant progress in early warning systems and capacity building has occurred, challenges remain in funding, local training, and swift rehabilitation measures.

Practice Questions

Which of the following is the highest court of appeal in India?

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the creation of the All India Services?

आपातकाल में संसद के सदनों में कितने प्रतिशत मतों की आवश्यकता होती है?

अभियोजक की स्वतंत्रता किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?

Which of the following is the highest judicial authority in India?

Who has the authority to dissolve the Lok Sabha?

What is the maximum number of members in the Legislative Council of a state?

राष्ट्रपति के आपातकालिक शक्तियाँ किस अनुच्छेद के तहत निर्धारित हैं?

न्यायिक समीक्षा किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?

कार्यपालिका के प्रमुख का चुनाव किसके द्वारा किया जाता है?