8th Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction held in Switzerland

Current Context: The 8th Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GPDRR) was held from June 2 to 6, 2025, in Geneva, Switzerland, hosted by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) and the Government of Switzerland.

Key Highlights:

• 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.