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?

    <p>Through a free downloadable Weather App</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)</p> 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?

    <p>Geological Survey of India (GSI)</p> 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)?

    <p>Managing comprehensive data across missions and support systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Geological data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which division developed the Van Agni Geoportal v3.0?

    <p>Forest Survey of India (FSI)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Bhukosh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which industries are mentioned as official participants with GSI?

    <p>Steel, Coal, Metals, Cement</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>06-08 Feb, 2019</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>India, Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Pakistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan</p> 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?

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

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

    <p>Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Current date</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Not conducted</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To build capacity for disaster prevention and preparedness at all levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of training does NIDM not provide?

    <p>Scholarship based training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unique feature of NIDM's library?

    <p>It is exclusively on the theme of disaster management and mitigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Officials of the state governments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the vision of NIDM?

    <p>To build a disaster resilient India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    With whom does NIDM work for strategic partnerships?

    <p>Various ministries and departments of the central, state and local governments</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Conduct comprehensive research studies to understand best practices and lessons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is greater cohesion in international response to disasters important?

    <p>Because countries face disasters similar in nature across the globe</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>It harnesses indigenous knowledge and traditional best practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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