Assam government releases disaster management app

Q.  Assam government has launched which disaster management app, the first of its kind in India?
- Published on 25 Sep 15

a. Disaster Ready Assam
b. Disaster Warning Assam
c. Disaster Signal Assam
d. None of the above

ANSWER: Disaster Ready Assam
 
Apart from being located in the high seismic Zone V, Assam is situated in a frequent flood and landslides prone area. DRA app can also be used in the event of other disasters like fire.

The app also enables users to send distress messages. Billed as the first of its kind mobile android application, the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) launched "Disaster Ready Assam" (DRA.) will be available for downloading in the ASDMA website and Google Play Store, officials said. Hologram, a Guwahati IT firm engaged by ASDMA has prepared the mobile app.

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