CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Odisha State Disaster Mitigation Authority (OSDMA) and RIMES would forge a partnership in the field of drought monitoring and early warning for different natural disasters.

Detailed explanation-2: –The State Authority shall lay down detailed guidelines for providing standards of relief to persons affected by disaster in the State, Provided that such standards shall in no case be less than the minimum standards in the guidelines laid down by the National Authority in this regard.

Detailed explanation-3: -While the primary responsibility of disaster management rests with the States, the Central Government supports the efforts of State Governments by providing logistical and financial support.

Detailed explanation-4: -2.2 At the national level, the Ministry of Home Affairs is the nodal Ministry for all matters concerning disaster management. The Central Relief Commissioner (CRC) in the Ministry of Home Affairs is the nodal officer to coordinate relief operations for natural disasters.

Detailed explanation-5: -In the state level disaster management it is the responsibility of the chief minister or the chief secretary of the state. All decisions on relief operations are taken by them. Work is further delegated to the Relief commissioner who is in charge of relief and rehabilitation measures.