Effective disaster risk reduction relies on integrating planning, preparedness, and mitigation strategies.
By what measures can we significantly reduce the impact of disasters on our people ?
Asked in APPSC Group 1 Prelims 2011 · Topic: Environment and Sustainable Development (Natural Disasters and Disaster Management Strategies)
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