When was the National Centre for Disaster Management established in India?
(A) 2005 (B) 2001 (C) 1995 (D) 1999
SOLUTION: (C) 1995
Journey of NIDM:
- 1995: Establishment of National Centre for Disaster Management (NCDM) within the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA).
- 2003: NCDM upgraded and re-designated as National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM).
- 2005: With the enactment of the Disaster Management Act, NIDM received statutory status
NIDM operates under Ministry of Home Affairs.