CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -UPSC Mains. Notes: National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) headed by the Cabinet Secretary . The Prime Minister is the ex-officio chairperson of NDMA. National Committee on Trade Facilitation (NCTF) is again headed by the Cabinet Secretary.

Detailed explanation-2: -The National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) under the Chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary Shri Rajiv Gauba met today and reviewed preparedness of Central Ministries/Agencies, and State/Union Territory Governments to review preparedness for the possible cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal.

Detailed explanation-3: -National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) is headed by the Cabinet Secretary. The Prime Minister is the ex-officio chairperson of NDMA.

Detailed explanation-4: -The NCMC gives direction to the Crisis Management Group as deemed necessary. This is a group under the chairmanship of the Relief Commissioner comprising the senior officers from the various ministries and other concerned departments.

Detailed explanation-5: -A National Crisis Management Committee is a committee set up by the Government of India in the wake of a natural calamity for effective coordination and implementation of relief measures and operations.