Disaster Management News For UPSC IAS Mains 2024 Examination

Source– The post is based on the article “Pilot fatigue in India, a wake-up call for airlines” published in “The Hindu” on 21st August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Disaster management Relevance: Issues related to aircraft accidents News– In the past weeks, there have been reports of some Indian pilots who passed away due to… Continue reading Pilot fatigue in India, a wake-up call for airlines

Source: The post is based on the article “Message from the mountains – Himachal, Uttarakhand must check construction projects” published in Business Standard on 18th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Disaster Management Relevance: reasons behind natural calamities in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand News: The recent death in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand due to natural calamities have… Continue reading Message from the mountains – Himachal, Uttarakhand must check construction projects

Source– The post is based on the article “Disaster in the Himalayas: No one likes to say that tourism brings trouble” published in “The Indian Express” on 16th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Disaster Management News– Article discusses the effects of infrastructure developments for tourism industry on Himalayas. What is the recent development in Amsterdam that… Continue reading Disaster in the Himalayas: No one likes to say that tourism brings trouble

Source– The post is based on the article “Express View on Himachal Pradesh tragedy: A slippery slope” published in “The Indian Express” on 16th August 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Changes to Geographical phenomenon, GS3- Disaster Management News– recently cloudbursts and landslides in Himachal Pradesh claimed the lives of 50 people. What are the reasons behind the… Continue reading Express View on Himachal Pradesh tragedy: A slippery slope

Source– The post is based on the article “Feroze Varun Gandhi on cities’ flooding: Perils of unplanned urbanisation” published in “The Indian Express” on 31st July 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Urbanisation. GS3- Disaster management Relevance: Issues related to flooding in cities News – In the past few weeks, three major cities — Delhi, Ahmedabad, Mumbai —… Continue reading Feroze Varun Gandhi on cities’ flooding: Perils of unplanned urbanisation

Source– The post is based on the article “Himachal floods: a man-made disaster?” published in “The Hindu” on 26th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Disaster management. GS1- Geography Relevance: Floods in mountains News- Flash floods during this year’s monsoon season have caused unprecedented damage to both lives and assets in Himachal Pradesh. Contents1 How climate change… Continue reading Himachal floods: a man-made disaster?

Source: The post is based on the article “A big step in reducing the risk of disasters” published in “The Hindu” on 25th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Disaster and disaster management. News: The author discusses how recent disasters show the need for more action on climate change. India has started a G20 group… Continue reading A big step in reducing the risk of disasters

Source– The post is based on the article “Managing the rivers” published in “The Hindu” on 24th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Disaster management Relevance: Issues related to flooding in cities News- Recently, there was flooding in Delhi. The decision to release 350,000 cusecs of water after heavy rain further north seems to have caused the… Continue reading Managing the rivers

Source: The post is based on the article “Man-made floods of the Yamuna call for ecosystem-led solutions” published in Live Mint on 21st July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Disaster Management Relevance: measures needed to control flash floods in Delhi. News: The article explains the reasons behind the floods in Delhi and provides measures to prevent them. How are… Continue reading Man-made floods of the Yamuna call for ecosystem-led solutions

Source: The post is based on the article “Cities, climate change and urban flooding” published in Business standard on 20th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3- Disaster and disaster management. News: The author discusses the challenges urban areas face due to climate change, such as flooding and infrastructure damage, emphasizing the need for improved urban planning,… Continue reading Cities, climate change and urban flooding

Source– The post is based on the article “Monsoon havoc in India: How floods can be a valuable resource” published in “The Indian Express” on 13th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3 – Disaster Management Relevance: Flood Management News- The monsoon arrived in Mumbai and New Delhi and heavy rainfall immediately followed, causing flooding in many parts… Continue reading Monsoon havoc in India: How floods can be a valuable resource

Source– The post is based on the article “Flood feud” published in “The Hindu” on 17th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Disaster Management Relevance: Flood Management News- The article emphasis that States must coordinate to evolve a joint strategy to combat floods. What is the present flood situation across the country? Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and… Continue reading Flood feud

Source: The post is based on the article “A water crisis In slow motion” published in “ Business standard” on 15th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Disaster management News: In this article, the author discusses the growing problem of urban water management in India, highlighting issues like rapid urbanization, deteriorating infrastructure, and loss of… Continue reading A water crisis In slow motion

Source– The post is based on the article “How to prevent disruptions by flood and extreme weather events” published in “The Indian Express” on 15th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Disaster management News-. North-western India and Delhi are facing floods. Why is there a need for focussed attention on extreme weather events? Global warming… Continue reading How to prevent disruptions by flood and extreme weather events

Source: The post is based on an article “Needed: Alert systems for the growing threat of humid heat” published in Live Mint on 13th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Disaster Management Relevance: concerns over rising heat related deaths News: June was the Earth’s hottest month ever recorded. This has raised concerns over rising heat and its implications.… Continue reading Needed: Alert systems for the growing threat of humid heat

For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What caused the recent episode of heavy rainfall? 3 Why are extreme rainfall events increasing? 4 What are the other causes of recurrent urban flooding? 5 What are the steps taken by the government? 6 What should be done?  Introduction Recently, heavy rainfall in parts of North India led to extensive flooding,… Continue reading Extreme rainfall events and urban floods: Explained, pointwise

Source– The post is based on the article “Express view on monsoon-battered India: Weathering it out” published in “The Indian Express” and “Fury of floods” published in the “Business Standard” on 12th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Disaster management News- The article explains the issue of increasing flooding events in India in recent years. Contents1 How… Continue reading Floods in India

Source: The post is based on the article “Express view on extreme weather: Heat is on” published in Indian Express on 10th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3- Environment (Climate change) News: Last week saw global average daily temperatures in a range never seen before. Last Monday, it reached above 17 degrees Celsius. This was the… Continue reading Express view on extreme weather: Heat is on

Source: The post is based on the article “Flood control – Coherent policy needed to address recurring floods” published in Business Standard on 28th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Disaster Management Relevance: concerns with increasing floods and measures needed to address them. News: There has been a significant increase in the incidence of floods due to… Continue reading Flood control – Coherent policy needed to address recurring floods

Source: The post is based on the article “Invest ahead of time. After a Caribbean cyclone an automatic payment is sent to scuba divers to immediately repair the reef” published in The Times of India on 27th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Disaster Management Relevance: About the role of CDRI and G20 in tackling disaster related… Continue reading Invest ahead of time. After a Caribbean cyclone an automatic payment is sent to scuba divers to immediately repair the reef

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About the present neurotoxic gas leak in Ludhiana3 What are the previous instances of neurotoxic gas leaks in India?4 What are neurotoxic gases and how do they affect humans?5 What are the various reasons behind neurotoxic gas leaks?6 What are the government regulations for preventing neurotoxic gas leaks?7 What… Continue reading Neurotoxic gas leaks and remedies – Explained, pointwise 

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are heat strokes?3 How can heat strokes be fatal?4 What are the reasons for increasing heat stroke events in India?5 What are the various initiatives undertaken to mitigate heat strokes?6 What are the challenges in heat stroke mitigation?7 What should be done? Introduction In India, heat strokes in… Continue reading Heat strokes in India: Reasons and Impacts – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are the factors causing winter heat waves?3 What are heat waves?4 How heat waves are different from Heat domes?5 What are the Implications of heat waves?6 What are the strategies to deal with heat waves?7 What should be done going ahead? Introduction In March of last year (2022),… Continue reading Winter Heatwaves – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About Joshimath3 What is Land Subsidence?4 What are the reasons for Joshimath Crisis?4.1 Anthropogenic4.2 Natural5 What were the major recommendations of the Mishra Committee in the context of Joshimath Crisis?6 What steps have been taken to address the Joshimath Crisis?7 What should be the approach going ahead?8 Conclusion Introduction… Continue reading Joshimath Crisis: Causes and Solutions – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are the causes behind Crowd Disasters?3 What are the NDMA Guidelines to manage Crowd Disasters?3.1 Planning for Crowd Management Strategy and Arrangements3.2 Execution3.3 Role of Media3.4 Use of Technology (ICT)4 What should be done going ahead?5 Conclusion Introduction A series of crowd disaster incidents have led to deaths… Continue reading Crowd Disasters and NDMA Guidelines – Explained, pointwise