Disaster Management Partnerships and Training

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What type of data is dealt with by MOSDAC?

Astronomical data

Meteorological, oceanographic, and tropical water cycle data (correct)

Climatological data

Geological data

What are some weather services hosted on the MOSDAC website?

Earthquake alerts

Agricultural price index

Cloud burst alerts, heavy rain alerts, tropical cyclone tracking, and weather forecast (correct)

Traffic updates

Where is data disseminated from in near real-time for MOSDAC missions?

Meteorological stations across India

Indian Ocean

Space Applications Centre (SAC), Ahmedabad (correct)

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

How can users access weather alerts and forecasts from MOSDAC over Android devices?

Through a free downloadable Weather App Signup and view all the answers

What additional collateral information can be interactively overlaid in the decision support system provided by MOSDAC?

Land use, land cover, DEM, population, administrative boundaries, roads, rivers Signup and view all the answers

Which organization's missions are the primary focus of the data repository at MOSDAC?

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Signup and view all the answers

Which organization is the prime provider of basic earth science information to government, industry, and general public in India?

Geological Survey of India (GSI) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Online Core Business Integrated System (OCBIS) implemented by the Geological Survey of India (GSI)?

Managing comprehensive data across missions and support systems Signup and view all the answers

What type of geospatial data themes are offered by the Bhukosh geoportal for viewing and downloading?

Geological data Signup and view all the answers

Which division developed the Van Agni Geoportal v3.0?

Forest Survey of India (FSI) Signup and view all the answers

What kind of data repository does GSI operate, where users can view and download geoscientific information?

Bhukosh Signup and view all the answers

Which industries are mentioned as official participants with GSI?

Steel, Coal, Metals, Cement Signup and view all the answers

When was the Joint EXCON meeting cum training held as a precursor event to the main exercise?

06-08 Feb, 2019 Signup and view all the answers

Which countries participated in the SCO main exercise that was conducted in New Delhi?

India, Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Pakistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan Signup and view all the answers

What was the aim of the agreement between the Republic of India and the Swiss Confederation signed on 10th November 2003?

To define procedures for Swiss Government's humanitarian aid during disasters Signup and view all the answers

Which organization is responsible for providing Humanitarian Aid from the Swiss Confederation to the Government of India?

Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation Signup and view all the answers

Since when has the Agreement between the Swiss federation and Republic of India from 2013 been valid?

Current date Signup and view all the answers

When was the last training program conducted after the final SDC SAR mission of November 2017?

Not conducted Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of NIDM's capacity building support to national and state level agencies?

To build capacity for disaster prevention and preparedness at all levels Signup and view all the answers

What type of training does NIDM not provide?

Scholarship based training Signup and view all the answers

What is the unique feature of NIDM's library?

It is exclusively on the theme of disaster management and mitigation Signup and view all the answers

Who are the beneficiaries of NIDM's in-house and off-campus face-to-face training?

Officials of the state governments Signup and view all the answers

What is the vision of NIDM?

To build a disaster resilient India Signup and view all the answers

With whom does NIDM work for strategic partnerships?

Various ministries and departments of the central, state and local governments Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of designing and implementing specific local actions for disaster risk reduction?

It ensures that traditional best practices and indigenous knowledge are utilized effectively Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential step to be taken after every disaster to ensure continuous learning and improvement?

Conduct comprehensive research studies to understand best practices and lessons Signup and view all the answers

Why is greater cohesion in international response to disasters important?

Because countries face disasters similar in nature across the globe Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to prevent the opportunity to learn from a disaster from being wasted?

Undertake research studies to understand best practices and lessons after disasters Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant benefit of localization in disaster risk reduction efforts?

It harnesses indigenous knowledge and traditional best practices Signup and view all the answers

Why is important to ensure preparedness and strategic response to disasters across the globe?

Because the impacts of disasters are huge, and strategic preparedness and response is required Signup and view all the answers