Early Warning Systems — Prelims Questions

Which of the following Indian agencies is the nodal point for tsunami early warnings?

Consider the following statements regarding the components of an effective Early Warning System (EWS): 1. Risk knowledge involves understanding the hazards and vulnerabilities of a region. 2. Monitoring and warning service primarily focuses on the dissemination of warnings to the public. 3. Response capability includes the preparedness of communities to act on warnings. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The 'Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction' (2015-2030) primarily emphasizes which of the following aspects related to Early Warning Systems?

Which of the following technologies is most effective in providing real-time data on cyclone intensity, direction, and rainfall distribution?

Consider the following statements about India's Early Warning Systems: 1. The Disaster Management Act, 2005, provides the statutory backing for EWS in India. 2. India is a key service provider for the Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning and Mitigation System (IOTWMS). 3. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is currently not integrated into India's operational weather forecasting systems. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?