Prime Minister’s Office holds a high level review meeting to review possible impact of El Nino on various sectors and preparedness measures
A high-level review meeting was held to assess the impact of El Nino on various sectors, including agriculture, power, and drinking water, with over fifteen ministries participating. The delay in monsoon onset and expected weak to moderate El Nino conditions were discussed, along with preparedness measures such as district contingency plans and monitoring systems.
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Prelims-testable facts
- 01A high-level review meeting was held to assess the impact of El Nino on various sectors.
- 02The delay in monsoon onset and expected weak to moderate El Nino conditions were discussed.
- 03Over fifteen ministries participated in the high-level review meeting.
- 04District contingency plans were one of the preparedness measures discussed during the meeting.
- 05Monitoring systems were also part of the preparedness measures mentioned during the meeting.
- 06The meeting was held by the Prime Minister's Office to review possible impact of El Nino on various sectors.
Trap alerts
- Most people think El Nino is a weather phenomenon, but actually it's a complex climate pattern that affects global temperatures and precipitation patterns.
- Most people think El Nino only affects agriculture, but actually its impacts are widespread and can affect power, drinking water, and other sectors as well.
Mains Practice Question
Critically examine the preparedness measures taken by the government to mitigate the impact of El Nino on various sectors, particularly agriculture and power.
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A high-level review meeting was held in which office?
- A.Prime Minister's Office
- B.Ministry of Agriculture
- C.Ministry of Power
- D.Ministry of Water Resources
The Prime Minister's Office is the central hub for policy-making and coordination, hosting high-level meetings on critical issues like El Nino.
How many ministries participated in the high-level review meeting?
- A.10
- B.12
- C.15
- D.20
Over fifteen ministries participated in the meeting to assess the impact of El Nino on various sectors.
What were the expected conditions of El Nino according to the review meeting?
- A.Strong to severe
- B.Weak to moderate
- C.Mild
- D.Non-existent
The review meeting noted that El Nino conditions were expected to be weak to moderate, posing a challenge for various sectors.