Pre-test on the Overview of Humanitarian risks and context in Bangladesh

Natural Hazard in Bangladesh

200

What are the major Natural hazards in Bangladesh, that occur almost every year?

Flood, Cyclone, Land Slides, River Erosion

300

What is the primary purpose of Bangladesh's Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (MHEWS)?

To warn communities about potential hazards and advise on necessary actions.

DRR & Risk

100

The CCC is UNICEF's policy and framework for humanitarian action. What does it stand for?

Core Commitments for Children

200

How are early warnings for disasters disseminated in Bangladesh?

Multiple channels like SMS, mobile apps, loudspeakers, and volunteers  

300

What is the full form of RIPA?

Risk-Informed Programming Approach

400

Every $1 invested in preparedness returns, how much of average savings can we have in response, according to the Return on Investment (ROI) study?

4 USD

plus a faster response time of 12 days (Source: Return on Investment (ROI) study)

Emergency Response in Bangladesh

100

What is the SOD in Bangladesh?

The Standing Orders on Disaster (SOD) in Bangladesh is a crucial document outlining the roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders in disaster risk management.

200

The SOD in Bangladesh outlines the responsibilities of: a) Government agencies only b) Local authorities only c) Citizens and all levels of government  d) International aid organizations

c) Citizens and all levels of government  (Correct Answer)

300

What is the Purpose of the SOD in Bangladesh?

Purpose of the SOD:

• To ensure everyone understands their duties at all levels of disaster management, from preparedness to recovery.
• Promotes a coordinated effort for effective disaster response and mitigation.