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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

What is the maximum strength of the Legislative Assembly of a state?

Which amendment of the Indian Constitution gave the Right to Education a fundamental right?

Who was the first woman Prime Minister of India?

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

नागरिकता की अवधारणा किस अनुच्छेद से शुरू होती है?

भारतीय संविधान में नागरिकों के मौलिक अधिकार किस दस्तावेज़ में वर्णित हैं?

कार्यपालिका और विधानपालिका के बीच संतुलन किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?

किस संविधान संशोधन ने संसद में महिलाओं के आरक्षण का प्रस्ताव रखा?

भारतीय संसद की दो सदनों का नाम क्या है?

संसद सत्रों का आयोजन किसके द्वारा किया जाता है?