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International Cooperation in Disaster Management

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Which international organization is responsible for coordinating disaster relief efforts?

  1. United Nations

  2. World Health Organization

  3. International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement

  4. World Bank


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United Nations is responsible for coordinating disaster relief efforts through its various agencies, including the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), and the World Food Programme (WFP).

What is the primary goal of international cooperation in disaster management?

  1. To provide humanitarian assistance to affected populations

  2. To reduce the risk of disasters

  3. To promote sustainable development

  4. To strengthen the capacity of countries to respond to disasters


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The primary goal of international cooperation in disaster management is to strengthen the capacity of countries to respond to disasters, thereby reducing the impact of disasters on vulnerable populations.

Which international agreement provides a framework for international cooperation in disaster management?

  1. Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction

  2. Paris Agreement on Climate Change

  3. Sustainable Development Goals

  4. Kyoto Protocol


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction is an international agreement that provides a framework for international cooperation in disaster management. It was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015.

What are the four priorities for action identified in the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction?

  1. Understanding disaster risk, Strengthening disaster risk governance, Investing in disaster risk reduction, and Enhancing disaster preparedness for effective response and recovery

  2. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions, Promoting sustainable development, Protecting biodiversity, and Ensuring access to clean energy

  3. Ending poverty, Promoting gender equality, Ensuring quality education, and Reducing inequality

  4. Promoting peace and justice, Strengthening institutions, and Fostering partnerships


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The four priorities for action identified in the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction are: Understanding disaster risk, Strengthening disaster risk governance, Investing in disaster risk reduction, and Enhancing disaster preparedness for effective response and recovery.

What is the role of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) in international cooperation in disaster management?

  1. To coordinate disaster relief efforts

  2. To provide technical assistance to countries in disaster risk reduction

  3. To promote research on disaster risk reduction

  4. To raise awareness of disaster risk reduction


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The role of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) in international cooperation in disaster management is to provide technical assistance to countries in disaster risk reduction.

Which international organization provides financial assistance to countries affected by disasters?

  1. World Bank

  2. International Monetary Fund

  3. Asian Development Bank

  4. Inter-American Development Bank


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The World Bank provides financial assistance to countries affected by disasters through its various lending facilities, including the International Development Association (IDA) and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD).

What is the role of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement in international cooperation in disaster management?

  1. To provide humanitarian assistance to affected populations

  2. To promote disaster risk reduction

  3. To strengthen the capacity of countries to respond to disasters

  4. To raise awareness of disaster risk reduction


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The role of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement in international cooperation in disaster management is to provide humanitarian assistance to affected populations.

Which international organization provides technical assistance to countries in disaster risk reduction?

  1. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

  2. United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

  3. World Food Programme (WFP)

  4. United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) provides technical assistance to countries in disaster risk reduction.

What is the role of the World Health Organization (WHO) in international cooperation in disaster management?

  1. To provide humanitarian assistance to affected populations

  2. To promote disaster risk reduction

  3. To strengthen the capacity of countries to respond to disasters

  4. To raise awareness of disaster risk reduction


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The role of the World Health Organization (WHO) in international cooperation in disaster management is to provide humanitarian assistance to affected populations.

Which international organization provides financial assistance to countries affected by disasters?

  1. World Bank

  2. International Monetary Fund

  3. Asian Development Bank

  4. Inter-American Development Bank


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The World Bank provides financial assistance to countries affected by disasters through its various lending facilities, including the International Development Association (IDA) and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD).

What is the role of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement in international cooperation in disaster management?

  1. To provide humanitarian assistance to affected populations

  2. To promote disaster risk reduction

  3. To strengthen the capacity of countries to respond to disasters

  4. To raise awareness of disaster risk reduction


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The role of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement in international cooperation in disaster management is to provide humanitarian assistance to affected populations.

Which international organization provides technical assistance to countries in disaster risk reduction?

  1. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

  2. United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

  3. World Food Programme (WFP)

  4. United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) provides technical assistance to countries in disaster risk reduction.

What is the role of the World Health Organization (WHO) in international cooperation in disaster management?

  1. To provide humanitarian assistance to affected populations

  2. To promote disaster risk reduction

  3. To strengthen the capacity of countries to respond to disasters

  4. To raise awareness of disaster risk reduction


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The role of the World Health Organization (WHO) in international cooperation in disaster management is to provide humanitarian assistance to affected populations.

Which international organization provides financial assistance to countries affected by disasters?

  1. World Bank

  2. International Monetary Fund

  3. Asian Development Bank

  4. Inter-American Development Bank


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The World Bank provides financial assistance to countries affected by disasters through its various lending facilities, including the International Development Association (IDA) and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD).

What is the role of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement in international cooperation in disaster management?

  1. To provide humanitarian assistance to affected populations

  2. To promote disaster risk reduction

  3. To strengthen the capacity of countries to respond to disasters

  4. To raise awareness of disaster risk reduction


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The role of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement in international cooperation in disaster management is to provide humanitarian assistance to affected populations.

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