Question

The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure was launched by the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India during the United Nations Climate Action Summit on 23rd September 2019 in New York.

A. It is a global partnership of National Governments and UN agencies only.
B. A network will be developed to advance disaster resilient infrastructure in developing countries with a primary focus on India.

Which of the above statements is correct?

1. A only
2. B only
3. Both A and B
4. Neither A nor B

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Answer 1

Answer: (2) B only

Explanation:

Let's examine each statement in detail:

A. It is a global partnership of National Governments and UN agencies only.

• Incorrect: The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) is indeed a global partnership, but it includes not only national governments and UN agencies but also private sector organizations, multilateral development banks, and others. Hence, the word "only" makes this statement incorrect.

B. A network will be developed to advance disaster resilient infrastructure in developing countries with a primary focus on India.

• Correct: The CDRI aims to promote the resilience of infrastructure systems to climate and disaster risks. While it is a global initiative, there is a significant focus on developing countries, including India, to help them build disaster-resilient infrastructure.

Conclusion:

Statement B is correct, while statement A is incorrect. Therefore, the correct answer is (2) B only.