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    Question

    Which of the following statements accurately describes

    India's role and recent developments related to the Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre (ADPC)?
    A India has taken over the Chair of the ADPC from Bangladesh for 2024-25. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The ADPC is an international organization focused solely on disaster risk reduction in Africa Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Shri Rajendra Singh of the NDMA assumed the Chair of the ADPC in a ceremony held in New Delhi, India. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D The ADPC's founding members include India and seven neighboring countries. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E India chaired the 5th Board of Trustee (BoT) meeting of ADPC in Bangkok, Thailand on 25th July 2024. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Statement A is incorrect because India took over the Chair of the ADPC from China, not Bangladesh. Statement B is incorrect as the ADPC focuses on disaster risk reduction and building climate resilience in Asia and the Pacific region, not Africa. Statement C is incorrect because Shri Rajendra Singh assumed the Chair of the ADPC in a ceremony held in Bangkok, Thailand, not New Delhi, India. Statement D is incorrect because the founding members of ADPC include India and eight neighboring countries, not seven: Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. Statement E is correct as India chaired the 5th Board of Trustee (BoT) meeting of ADPC in Bangkok, Thailand on 25th July 2024, highlighting India's commitment to international cooperation in disaster management and climate resilience.

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