Q11 · UPPSC current affairs · 16 September 2026 · PIB · Dam Safety Act 2021 Implementation

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Consider the following statements regarding the Dam Safety Act, 2021:1.The National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) is established as a statutory regulatory body under the Ministry of Jal Shakti.2.Comprehensive Dam Safety Evaluation reports and Emergency Action Plans are centrally tracked on the DHARMA portal.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A 1 only
B 2 only
C Both 1 and 2
D Neither 1 nor 2

Correct answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation

Both statements are correct. NDSA is a statutory regulatory body under the Dam Safety Act, 2021, falling under the Ministry of Jal Shakti. Furthermore, CDSE reports and Emergency Action Plans are centrally tracked on the DHARMA portal.

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