Rajnath Singh virtually inaugurates 5th World Congress on Disaster Management

The fifth edition of the World Congress on Disaster Management (WCDM) was virtually inaugurated by the Union Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh. The event has been organised at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi campus from November 24-27, 2021. The theme of the 5th WCDM is Technology, Finance and Capacity for Building Resilience to Disasters in the Contexts of Covid-19.

Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & other exams

About the WCDM:

World Congress on Disaster Management is a unique initiative of Disaster Management Initiatives and Convergence Society (DMICS) Hyderabad to bring researchers, policymakers and practitioners from around the world on a common platform to discuss various challenging issues of disaster risk management. The first WCDM was held in 2008 in Hyderabad and inaugurated by Dr A P J Abdul Kalam.

Find More Summits and Conferences Here

Sumit Arora

As a team lead and current affairs writer at Adda247, I am responsible for researching and producing engaging, informative content designed to assist candidates in preparing for national and state-level competitive government exams. I specialize in crafting insightful articles that keep aspirants updated on the latest trends and developments in current affairs. With a strong emphasis on educational excellence, my goal is to equip readers with the knowledge and confidence needed to excel in their exams. Through well-researched and thoughtfully written content, I strive to guide and support candidates on their journey to success.

Recent Posts

Which is the Largest Banana Producing State in India?

Did you know that bananas are one of the most loved and widely eaten fruits…

57 mins ago

Shashi Tharoor Conferred Honorary D.Litt by St Xavier’s University, Kolkata

Lok Sabha MP Shashi Tharoor was conferred an honorary Doctor of Letters (D.Litt) degree by…

1 hour ago

Big Change at Rashtrapati Bhavan! Lutyens Statue to Be Replaced by C Rajagopalachari

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the statue of British architect Edwin Lutyens at Rashtrapati…

2 hours ago

Punjab Launches ‘Meri Rasoi’ Scheme: Free Food Kits for 40 Lakh Poor Families Ahead of Budget Session

The Punjab government has launched the ‘Meri Rasoi’ scheme to provide nutritional support to nearly…

2 hours ago

PhonePe Launches AI-Powered Natural Language Search with Microsoft Foundry

PhonePe has launched an AI-powered natural language search feature built on Microsoft Foundry. The new…

2 hours ago

Geneva to Host AI Summit 2027 & UAE in 2028: Switzerland Deepens AI & Trade Ties with India

Switzerland will host the AI Summit 2027 in Geneva, Swiss President Guy Parmelin announced during…

2 hours ago