PM Modi’s Virtual Address at ICDRI 2025: Strengthening Disaster Resilience

Current Context: The International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI) 2025 was held in Nice, France, on June 6–7, 2025, marking its first-ever hosting in Europe.

• Organized by the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) and co-chaired by France, the conference focused on strengthening disaster resilience, particularly for coastal regions.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the event virtually, outlining five global priorities for disaster preparedness and infrastructure resilience.

Key Highlights

• Theme: Shaping a Resilient Future for Coastal Regions, emphasizing climate risks and disaster resilience.
• India’s Contributions: Modi highlighted India’s tsunami warning system benefiting 29 countries and CDRI’s work with Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
• Global Priorities: Focused on early warning systems, disaster financing, and a global digital repository for best practices.
• International Collaboration: Modi thanked French President Emmanuel Macron and extended support for the United Nations Oceans Conference.
• Economic Impact: Coastal regions contribute $1.5 trillion to global GDP, projected to rise to $3 trillion by 2030.

Question:

Q.1 Where was the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI) 2025 held?
a) Geneva, Switzerland
b) New York, USA
c) Nice, France
d) Tokyo, Japan

Answer: c) Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI) 2025 was hosted for the first time in Europe, in Nice, France, on June 6–7, 2025.