Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (AMCDRR) - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Which of the following documents were adopted during the 2016 Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (AMCDRR)?

1) Sendai Framework
2) New Delhi Declaration
3) Asian Regional Plan

a. 1, 3
b. 1, 2
c. 2, 3
d. All of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 2, 3

Explanation:

  • The 2016 Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (AMCDRR) adopted "New Delhi Declaration" and "Asian Regional Plan for Implementation of the Sendai Framework".
  • It was the first AMCDRR to be held after the advent of the Sendai Framework for DRR (SFDRR) 2015-2030.
  • The next AMCDRR will be held in Mongolia in 2018.
  • The "New Delhi Declaration" is a political statement spelling out the commitment of participating governments towards preventing and reducing disaster risk, and strengthening the resilience of communities, nations and the Asian region.

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