26th July 2025

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about the ‘Disaster Management Act, 2005’? 

1. It came into existence after the 2004 Tsunami. 
2. It was invoked for the first time in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic. 
3. In March 2020, the National Disaster Management Authority invoked the provisions of the Act by empowering the district magistrates to take decisions. 

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Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about the National Crisis Management Committee? 

1. It deals with the major crisis which have serious or national ramifications and oversees the command, control and coordination of the disaster response. 
2. It is chaired by the Prime Minister of India with key ministers such as Home Minister, Finance Minister, Defence Minister and External Affairs Minister as its members. 

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With reference to the 'Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana', consider the following statements: 

1. The scheme was launched on February 15, 2024, and aims to provide free electricity to households in India. 
2. The subsidy under the scheme covers up to 40% of the cost of solar panels. 
3. DISCOMs will not play any role in the implementation of the scheme. 
4. The scheme has an outlay of Rs 75,021 crore and is to be implemented till FY 2026-27. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act? 

1. Section 18A of the aforementioned act provides for non-applicability of pre-arrest bail to the accused booked under the act. 
2. Ministry of Social Justice acts as the nodal agency to enforce the provisions of the act. 

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