National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) — Prelims Questions

Consider the following statements about the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA): 1. NDMA was established under the Disaster Management Act 2005 and became operational in 2006. 2. The Prime Minister is the ex-officio Chairperson of NDMA. 3. NDMA can directly implement disaster management plans at the district level without state government involvement. 4. The National Executive Committee is headed by the Cabinet Secretary. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following best describes the constitutional basis for the establishment of NDMA?

The National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP) 2019 aligns with which international framework?

Consider the following about NDMA's role during COVID-19: 1. NDMA issued guidelines for lockdown implementation across states. 2. The authority coordinated vaccine distribution strategies. 3. NDMA directly managed all COVID-19 testing facilities. 4. Guidelines issued by NDMA became binding on state governments. Which of the above statements are correct?

Which section of the Disaster Management Act 2005 specifically deals with the establishment and powers of NDMA?