Disaster Management News For UPSC IAS Mains 2024 Examination

Source: The post why is Assam prone to flooding has been created, based on the article “Why Assam keeps flooding” published in “Indian express” on 6th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3-disaster management Context: The article discusses how Assam, despite repeated floods and significant damage, has failed to effectively manage its flood situation. It… Continue reading Why is Assam Prone to Flooding

Source-This post on Crowd Management in India has been created based on the article “Let’s step up investment in the wisdom of crowds” published in “LiveMint” on 5 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Disaster and Disaster Management. Context– The article discusses a crowd crush near Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, where over 120 lives were lost during… Continue reading Crowd Management in India

Source: The post issues with safety inspections in industrial areas in India has been created, based on the article “Factory accidents, a pointer to rusty inspection reform” published in “The Hindu” on 4th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-disaster management Context: The article highlights Maharashtra’s ineffective safety inspections in industrial areas, leading to… Continue reading Issues with safety inspections in industrial areas in India

Source: The post issues with government response to forest fire has been created, based on the article “Uttarakhand Forest fires: Why villagers don’t help the state in risk management” published in “Indian express” on 1st July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- disaster and disaster management Context: The article discusses the devastating forest fires in… Continue reading Issues with Government Response to Forest fire

Source-This post on Increasing Heatwaves related mortalities has been created based on the article “Who dies in a heat wave? High temperatures don’t affect everyone equally” published in “The Indian Express” on 25 June 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Disaster and Disaster Management. Context- Heat poses risks both to the environment and occupational health. In May… Continue reading Increasing Heatwaves related mortalities

Source: The post causes of forest fires in Himachal Pradesh has been created, based on the article “How can Himachal Pradesh fight against forest fires?” published in “The Hindu” on 19th June 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- disaster and disaster management Context: The article discusses the severe forest fires in Himachal Pradesh, their causes,… Continue reading Causes of forest fires in Himachal Pradesh

Source-This post on Learning from Ahmedabad Heat Action Plan has been created based on the article “Dealing with the heat wave: A blueprint for scalding cities” published in “The Indian Express” on 19 June 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3-Disaster Management Context– The article talks about recent severe heatwaves across India, where temperatures in some cities reached… Continue reading Learning from Ahmedabad Heat Action Plan

Source: The post arguments for and against recognizing heatwaves as a disaster under India’s Disaster Management Act has been created, based on the article “Why heatwaves have not been included as a notified disaster in the Disaster Management Act” published in “Indian Express” on 13th June 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-disaster management Context:… Continue reading Arguments for and against recognizing heatwaves as a disaster under India’s Disaster Management Act

Source: The post Urban Heat Island effect makes cities like Chennai hotter than rural areas has been created, based on the article “Heat-baked Chennai can set an example for India” published in “The Hindu” on 1st June 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3– Disaster management Context: The article discusses how the Urban Heat Island… Continue reading Urban Heat Island effect makes cities like Chennai hotter than rural areas

Source-This post on Extreme Heat Conditions has been created based on the article “Wet-bulb heat: A rising threat we cannot ignore” published in “Live Mint” on 31 May 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3-Disaster management Context– Recently, Delhi hit a record high temperature of 52.9°C, the highest ever recorded in India. Though unusual, the extreme heats this… Continue reading Extreme Heat Conditions

Source-This post on Impact of Heat Waves on Informal Workers has been created based on the article “Heatwave and the death of a worker: What heat action plan must focus on” published in “The Indian Express” on 31 May 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3– Disaster Management Context-The article highlights the severe impact of the intense heat… Continue reading Impact of Heat Waves on Informal Workers

Source-This post on Disaster Management in India has been created based on the article “Cyclone Remal aftermath shows why it’s necessary to build disaster-resilient infrastructure” published in “The Indian Express” on 30 May 2024. UPSC Syllabus–GS Paper-3– Disaster Management Context-The article highlights the urgent need to upgrade and overhaul the disaster management system in the… Continue reading Disaster Management in India

Source: The post the landslide risk in India has been created, based on the article “Explained: Danger from landslides” published in “Indian express” on 29th May 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-disaster management and GS Paper 1- Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., Context: The article discusses the devastation… Continue reading The landslide risk in India

Source-This post on Impact of Climate Change and Natural Disasters has been created based on the article “West Bengal governor writes: What global examples show — we can never be too prepared for calamities” published in “The Indian Express” on 28 May 2024. UPSC Syllabus–GS Paper-3-Disaster Management Context-West Bengal has been recently hit by cyclone… Continue reading Impact of Climate Change and Natural Disasters

Source: The post concerns related to fire safety in India has been created, based on the article “Fire outbreaks in Delhi and Rajkot: A criminal abdication” published in “Indian express” on 27th May 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3– Disaster and disaster management. News: Two major fires occurred in India within 12 hours, causing… Continue reading Concerns related to fire safety in India

Source: The post promises made by political parties for migrant workers in India has been created, based on the article “Making space for migrants in manifestos” published in “The Hindu” on 29th April 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1-population and associated issues; urbanisation, their problems and their remedies. News: The article discusses the promises… Continue reading Promises made by political parties for migrant workers in India: Making space for migrants in manifestos

Source-This post on Health on a hot planet has been created based on the article “All the way a hotter planet makes us sicker” published in “The Indian Express” on 26 April 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper 2- Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education and GS Paper 3-Disaster Management… Continue reading Health on a hot planet

Source: The post Taiwan improved its earthquake preparedness has been created, based on the article “A lesson from Taiwan in quake resilience” published in “The Hindu” on 23 April 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Disaster management News: The article discusses how earthquakes happen in areas where tectonic plates meet and move. It… Continue reading How did Taiwan improve its earthquake preparedness?

Source: The post impacts of water scarcity on India has been created, based on the article “Preparing India for water stress, climate resilience” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd April 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Disaster and disaster management. News: The article discusses India’s need to prepare for hotter summers and water stress,… Continue reading Impacts of water scarcity on India: Preparing India for water stress, climate resilience

Source-This post on Heat Action Plans has been created based on the article “On India’s ‘heat action plans’” published in “The Hindu’’ on 17 April 2024. UPSC Syllabus–GS Paper-3-Disaster management Context– This year heat alerts have already begun from February itself. Parts of northeastern and western India are already experiencing significantly warmer temperatures (3.1-5 degrees… Continue reading Heat Action Plans

Source: The post factors continuing the water crisis in South India has been created, based on the article “Compounding crises: Water deficit worsens other adverse events for the poor” published in “The Hindu” on 1st April 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-Disaster and disaster management. News: The article discusses the severe water shortage in… Continue reading Factors continuing the water crisis in South India: Compounding crises

Source: The post rise of ocean temperatures has been created, based on the article “Oceans have a fever here’s why” published in “Indian express” on 19th March 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper-3-Disaster management News: This article discusses how the ocean’s surface temperature is rising to record levels, mainly due to human activities like burning… Continue reading Rise of ocean temperatures: Oceans have a fever here’s why

Source: The post status of forest fires in India has been created, based on the article “Heat, aridity, clear skies: why forests are already ablaze in the Nilgiris” published in “Indian express” on 19th March 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-disaster management- Forest fire News: The article details forest fires in the Coonoor forest… Continue reading Status of forest fires in India: Heat, aridity, clear skies

Source: This post on issue of releasing post-disaster relief aid is created based on the article ‘Rift over relief’, published in The Hindu on 30th December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Disasters and disaster management News: Recently a conflict between Central and Tamil Nadu government came into light. The conflict was regarding… Continue reading Issue of releasing post-disaster relief aid to the states – Rift over relief

Source: The post is based on the article “Turbulence in south – India must ensure better cohesion among agencies during disasters” published in “The Hindu” on 20th December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Disaster Management – Mitigating the impact of Cyclones News: Cyclone Michaung has caused severe impact in Tamil Nadu, with… Continue reading Turbulence in south – India must ensure better cohesion among agencies during disasters