Arunachal Pradesh Truck Accident: More Bodies Recovered
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A mini-truck with 22 laborers fell into a deep gorge in Anjaw district, Arunachal Pradesh.
17 bodies have been recovered so far.
The operation is being conducted by a joint team of the NDRF and Army.
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Arunachal Pradesh Truck Accident Location
Shows the location of the truck accident in Anjaw district, Arunachal Pradesh. Highlights the remoteness and challenging terrain.
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Disaster Management Act, 2005
Role of NDRF and Army in disaster relief
Socio-economic vulnerabilities of migrant laborers
Geographical challenges in Arunachal Pradesh
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Practice Questions (MCQs)
1. Consider the following statements regarding the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF): 1. The NDRF is a statutory body constituted under the Disaster Management Act, 2005. 2. It functions under the Ministry of Defence. 3. The NDRF is composed of personnel on deputation from various paramilitary forces. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A.1 and 2 only
- B.1 and 3 only
- C.2 and 3 only
- D.1, 2 and 3
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Answer: B
Statement 2 is incorrect. The NDRF functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs. Statements 1 and 3 are correct.
2. Which of the following statements is NOT correct regarding the geographical location and characteristics of Arunachal Pradesh?
- A.It shares international borders with Bhutan, China, and Myanmar.
- B.The state is primarily mountainous, with the Himalayas covering a significant portion.
- C.The Brahmaputra River enters India in Arunachal Pradesh, where it is known as Siang.
- D.Arunachal Pradesh is entirely excluded from the jurisdiction of Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.
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Answer: D
Statement D is incorrect. Some parts of Arunachal Pradesh are under the Fifth Schedule, not the Sixth. The Sixth Schedule deals with autonomous tribal regions in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram. The other statements are factually correct.
3. Assertion (A): Accidents involving migrant laborers in remote areas often go unreported and lack adequate compensation. Reason (R): Migrant laborers often lack awareness of their rights and face difficulties in accessing legal recourse. In the context of the above statements, which of the following is correct?
- A.Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
- B.Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
- C.A is true, but R is false.
- D.A is false, but R is true.
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Answer: A
Both the assertion and the reason are true, and the reason correctly explains why accidents involving migrant laborers often go unreported and lack adequate compensation. Lack of awareness and access to legal recourse are significant factors.
4. In the context of disaster management in India, which of the following is/are the responsibility(ies) of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)? 1. Laying down policies on disaster management. 2. Approving the National Disaster Management Plan. 3. Providing financial assistance to affected states immediately after a disaster. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- A.1 only
- B.2 and 3 only
- C.1 and 2 only
- D.1, 2 and 3
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Answer: C
The NDMA is responsible for laying down policies and approving the National Disaster Management Plan. While NDMA coordinates disaster response, the actual financial assistance is typically routed through other mechanisms and ministries. Thus, statement 3 is incorrect.