Assam flood crisis gets PM Modi's urgent attention from state lawmakers

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, met Members of Parliament from Assam and discussed the prevailing flood situation in various parts of the state. The Prime Minister said that the Centre is working closely with the Assam Government in assisting those affected. "Met MPs from Assam and discussed the prevailing flood situation in various parts of the state.

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Prelims-testable facts

01The Prime Minister of India met with Members of Parliament from Assam to discuss the prevailing flood situation in various parts of the state.
02The Centre is working closely with the Assam Government in assisting those affected by the floods.
03Over 4.45 lakh people were affected by the floods across the state of Assam.
04The Prime Minister prayed for everyone's safety and well-being during the meeting with MPs from Assam.
05The Centre has assured full central government support for flood relief efforts in Assam.
06A senior Union minister will be deputed to assist in the relief efforts.
07The Prime Minister suggested implementing Gujarat-style relief kits to aid affected families.

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Most people think the Central Government is solely responsible for providing relief during natural disasters, but actually it works closely with state governments like Assam's.
Most people think the Prime Minister only provides emotional support during such crises, but actually he takes concrete steps to assist affected families and states.

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Critically examine the role of intergovernmental coordination in disaster relief efforts, using the recent flood situation in Assam as a case study.

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The Prime Minister met Members of Parliament from which state to discuss the prevailing flood situation?

A.Assam
B.Uttar Pradesh
C.West Bengal
D.Odisha

The Prime Minister met MPs from Assam to discuss the flood situation, highlighting the importance of intergovernmental coordination in disaster relief efforts.

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What is the Centre doing to assist those affected by the floods?

A.Providing financial aid only
B.Working closely with the state government in assisting those affected
C.Deploying military personnel for relief operations
D.Constructing new dams to prevent future floods

The Centre is working closely with the Assam Government in assisting those affected by the floods, demonstrating its commitment to intergovernmental coordination.

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