National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) works under the aegis of

Correct option is B

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). NDMA is responsible for laying down policies, plans, and guidelines for disaster management in India to ensure timely and effective response to disasters.
Information Booster: 1. NDMA was established to coordinate disaster response across India, with a focus on preparedness, mitigation, and recovery. It aims to reduce the vulnerability to disasters by integrating disaster risk reduction strategies into development.
2. NDMA works closely with state disaster management authorities to implement policies at the national and regional levels.
3. Ministry of Home Affairs oversees internal security and disaster management in India.
4. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) works under NDMA for disaster response.
5. NDMA focuses on natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, and cyclones, as well as man-made disasters.
Additional Knowledge: · Ministry of Earth Sciences (MOES) focuses on meteorology, oceanography, and seismology, not disaster management.
· Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) deals with environmental conservation and policies.
· ISRO provides satellite data for disaster monitoring but does not manage disasters directly.