Current geo-climatic conditions and increased frequency of natural calamities have necessitated the first ____________ to provide a platform for strengthening Regional Disaster Response Mechanism among SAARC nations.

a. South Asian Yearly Disaster Management Exercise

b. South Asian Annual Disaster Management Plan

c. South Asian Annual Disaster Management Exercise

d. None of the above

ANSWER: South Asian Annual Disaster Management Exercise

Explanation:

The first South Asian Annual Disaster Management Exercise 2015 is being held for strengthening Regional Disaster Response mechanism among SAAARC nations for testing coordination efforts and creating synergy as well as synchronising efforts for institutionalisation of Regional Cooperation on Disaster Response among member countries.