Disaster Management question from UPSC CSE-Prelims, 2018
Which International non-profit NGO is registered in Belgium under Disaster Management?
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option A —
TIEMS
TIEMS stands for The International Emergency Management Society. While it was originally founded in Washington, D.C. in 1993, it is currently registered as an international non-profit NGO in Brussels, Belgium.
Key Details about TIEMS:
Mission: It serves as a global forum for education, training, certification, and policy in the field of emergency and disaster management.
Focus: It aims to improve society's ability to avoid, mitigate, respond to, and recover from both natural and technological disasters by facilitating the exchange of information and innovative technologies.
India Chapter: TIEMS has an active India Chapter (TIEMS-IC) which works toward making India disaster-resilient through participatory governance and professional development.
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