NDRF sends Relief Material to Ukraine- Relevance for UPSC Exam
- GS Paper 2: International Relations- Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests.
- GS Paper 3: Disaster Management: Disaster and disaster management.
NDRF sends Relief Material to Ukraine- Context
- India through its National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has sent relief material to Ukraine via Poland.
- Ukrainian envoy Igor Polikha thanked India for sending humanitarian aid to his country.
- The NDRF has provided relief material including blankets, sleeping mats, and solar study lamps etc. for the people of Ukraine.
Recent Developments on Ukraine Russia War
- Recently, Russia’s Foreign Minister said that Moscow is ready for talks to end the fighting in Ukraine but will continue to press its effort to destroy Ukraine’s military infrastructure.
- The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor has launched an investigation that could target senior officials believed responsible for war crimes, crimes against humanity, or genocide.
- The invasion was denounced by the United Nations in a historic vote, as global brands exited Russia and the rouble hit record lows.
Important Points about National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)
- About: The National Disaster Management Act (NDMA), 2005 provides for the setting up of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) for the purpose of specialist response to a disaster or threatening disaster.
- Legal Status: National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is a statutory body set up under NDMA, 2005.
- Governing Authority: The general superintendence, direction and control of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) shall vest in the NDMA.
- Location of NDRF forces: The NDRF battalions are located at 16 different locations in the country based on the vulnerability profile of the country and to cut down the response time for their deployment at the disaster sites.
India’s stand on Russia-Ukraine Conflict