CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -NDRF was raised on 19th Jan 2006 as the main disaster response Force of the country. Speaking on the occasion, Shri Nityanand Rai appreciated the commitment shown by the Force in disaster response.

Detailed explanation-2: -National Disaster Response Force, NDRF celebrated its 16th Foundation Day on 20 January 2021. A special program was organized on this occasion in New Delhi with the Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai as the Chief Guest.

Detailed explanation-3: -Theme 2022: Volunteerism in Disaster Management.

Detailed explanation-4: -National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel with relief material and trained dog squads were among the rescue and medical teams sent by India to quake-hit Turkey on Tuesday. ( PTI) Listen to this article.

Detailed explanation-5: -A team of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel along with a specially trained dog squad and necessary equipment has departed from Hindon Airbase in Ghaziabad to carry out search and rescue operations in Turkey. India has sent the NDRF team to Turkey after earthquakes jolted Turkey and Syria on Monday.