CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Mock Exercise and Demonstration on Flood Relief under “Exercise Jalrahat", a Joint initiative by Govt of Assam and Indian Armed Forces, conducted on the bank of river Brahampura.

Detailed explanation-2: -India’s premier agency for Disaster Response Rapid Response is an award winning organisation, providing disaster response & preparedness services across India. As a disaster relief agency, we help people to survive and rebuild their lives through food, medical, education, shelter and livelihood programs.

Detailed explanation-3: -Habitat for Humanity India team is providing relief to the flood affected in Karnataka and Maharashtra.

Detailed explanation-4: -The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), headed by the Prime Minister of India, is the apex body for Disaster Management in India. Setting up of NDMA and the creation of an enabling environment for institutional mechanisms at the State and District levels is mandated by the Disaster Management Act, 2005.

Detailed explanation-5: -Do not venture out and stay indoors during a storm. Do not take shelter in small sheds and under isolated trees. If you are outside, take shelter in a safe structure. If you are driving, stop your car and park in a safe place away from power lines and trees.