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GoI Announces USD 500,000 Relief Aid to Vanuatu After Devastating Earthquake.

International | Dated: 04 Jan 2025

On January 2, 2025, the Government of India (GoI) announced relief assistance of USD 500,000 (Rs 4.3 crore) to Vanuatu, a Pacific island nation, to support relief, rehabilitation, and reconstruction efforts following a devastating earthquake. The earthquake, with a magnitude of 7.4, struck near the coast of Vanuatu on December 17, 2024, resulting in widespread destruction and loss of life.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - Vanuatu has been ranked as the most at-risk country globally on the United Nations (UN) World Risk Index (WRI) since its inception in 2011, due to its vulnerability to natural disasters.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) India has been a reliable partner in humanitarian efforts, especially under the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC).
  • (ii) India's commitment to providing Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) highlights its broader commitment to Disaster Risk Reduction and Management, as part of the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2019.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Recently, the Government of India (GOI) announced a relief assistance worth how much to Vanuatu following a devastating earthquake?

Correct Answer: USD 500,000

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About Vanuatu

  • PM : Charlot Salwai
  • Capital: Port Vila