CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Disaster Management Act was passed by the central government on December 23, 2005, which called for the establishment of the National Disaster Management Authority. Union home minister Amit Shah will attend the 18th formation day of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on September 28.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -The correct answer is The Prime Minister of India. National Disaster Management Authority, abbreviated as NDMA, is an apex body of the Government of India, with a mandate to lay down policies for disaster management.

Detailed explanation-4: -The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is an Indian specialized force constituted “for the purpose of special response to a threatening disaster situation or disaster” under the Disaster Management Act, 2005. The “Apex Body for Disaster Management” in India is the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).