Consider the following statements with respect to the Joint Russian-Indian Commission on Cooperation in the Field of Emergency Management: 1. The Joint Russian-Indian Commission focuses on enhancing cooperation in disaster management and emergency response. 2. The key areas of cooperation outlined in the working plan for 2025-2026 between India and Russia are trade agreements and economic policies. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements with respect to the Joint Russian-Indian Commission on Cooperation in the Field of Emergency Management:
1.The Joint Russian-Indian Commission focuses on enhancing cooperation in disaster management and emergency response.
2.The key areas of cooperation outlined in the working plan for 2025-2026 between India and Russia are trade agreements and economic policies.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is correct. The commission is aimed at enhancing collaboration between India and Russia in disaster management and emergency response, focusing on areas such as risk forecasting, emergency preparedness, and training of specialists.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The working plan for 2025-2026 focuses on disaster management and emergency response, including the use of space monitoring technologies, exchange of experiences in handling large-scale disasters, and training of fire and rescue specialists.

Source: AIR

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