Sendai Framework of disaster risk reduction
Q. Which of the following statements is/ are correct about Sendai Framework?
1. It is mandatory and legally binding document.
2. It will succeed Hyogo Framework for Action.- Published on 20 Nov 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
ANSWER: Only 2
- The Sendai Framework is a 15-year voluntary, non-binding agreement that maps out a broad, people-centred approach to disaster risk reduction, succeeding the 2005-2015 Hyogo Framework for Action.
- Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Mr. Kiren Rijiju, has been designated as the Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Champion for the Asia Region by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR).
- Mr. Rijiju is the first regional champion for DRR after the Sendai Agreement. He is also the first Indian to be conferred with this honour.
