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Key Highlights:
a) New York, USA
b) Geneva, Switzerland
c) Paris, France
d) Tokyo, Japan
- Theme: "Every Day Counts: Act for Resilience Today", emphasizing urgent action for disaster resilience.
- Sendai Framework Review: Assessed progress on the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015-2030) and its midterm review recommendations.
- India’s Participation: Dr. P.K. Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, represented India, reaffirming its commitment to global disaster resilience efforts.
- International Cooperation: Discussions focused on risk communication, inclusive disaster risk reduction, and climate adaptation strategies.
- Awards & Recognitions: Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), received the UN Sasakawa Award 2025 for his contributions to disaster risk reduction.
Question:
Q.1 Where was the 8th Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GPDRR) held in 2025?a) New York, USA
b) Geneva, Switzerland
c) Paris, France
d) Tokyo, Japan
Answer: b) The 8th GPDRR was held from June 2 to 6, 2025, in Geneva, Switzerland, co-hosted by the UNDRR and the Government of Switzerland.
