HP to Hold Online Quiz on International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction

Shimla, October 4, 2025 – To mark the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) on October 13, the Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority will organize an online quiz competition for students. The initiative aims to raise awareness about natural and human-induced disasters, promote disaster risk reduction (DRR) strategies, and encourage preparedness, resilience, and climate adaptation.

This year’s theme, “Fighting Inequality for a Resilient Future”, highlights the need to shift from reactive responses to proactive investments, urging both public and private sectors to increase funding for resilience-building and risk-informed measures.

Students can participate in the awareness quiz by scanning the QR code or accessing the link https://listwr.com/jvZ9YL. Successful participants will receive certificates via their registered email.