CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Centre has approved over Rs 1,682 crore as additional assistance to five states and a union territory which were hit by floods and landslides last year.

Detailed explanation-2: -The balance 25% in case of general category States and 10% in case of special category States will be contributed by the State Government concerned. - Grants The State 6.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sources: Union Budget 2021-22; PRS. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is a specialised force that is responsible for disaster response and relief. For 2021-22, the budget estimate for the NDRF is Rs 1,209 crore, which is 14% higher than the actual expenditure for 2019-20.

Detailed explanation-4: -At present, National Disaster Response Force consist of 15 battalions from the BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB and Assam Rifles. Each battalion have 18 self-contained specialist search and rescue teams of 45 personnel each including engineers, technicians, electricians, dog squads and medical/paramedics.

Detailed explanation-5: -Each battalion has 18 self-contained specialist search and rescue teams of 45 personnel including engineers, technicians, electricians, dog squads, and medical/paramedics.