2026 · Q23
Which of the following statements relating to Disaster Management (Amendment) Act, 2025 are correct?
- 1It mandates the creation of a National Disaster Database
- 2It addresses the issue of urban disaster risk management through Provision 41A
- 3It empowers the constitution of an Urban Disaster Management Authority (UDMA) for State Capitals and all cities having Municipal Corporations (excluding NCT of Delhi and Union Territories of Chandigarh) Select the answer using the code given below:
General KnowledgeCurrent Affairs
- A1 and 3 only
- B2 and 3 only
- C1 and 2 only
- D1, 2 and 3
Explanation
All three statements are correct. The Disaster Management (Amendment) Act, 2025 mandates the creation of a National Disaster Database (PIB, 11 February 2026). It addresses urban disaster risk management through the newly inserted Section 41A. Section 41A empowers the constitution of Urban Disaster Management Authorities for State capitals and all cities having municipal corporations, except the NCT of Delhi and Chandigarh. The answer is (D) 1, 2 and 3. (Stored key corrected from C.)