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
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Issues with safety inspections in industrial areas 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
Issues with Government Response to Forest fire
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
Increasing Heatwaves related mortalities
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
Causes of forest fires in Himachal Pradesh
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
Learning from Ahmedabad Heat Action Plan
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
Extreme Heat Conditions
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
Impact of Heat Waves on Informal Workers
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
Factors continuing the water crisis in South India: Compounding crises
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
National Landslide Susceptibility Map
Source- This post is based on the article “IIT Delhi team makes first hi-res landslide risk map for India” published in “The Hindu” on 4th January 2024. Why in the News? In the wake of severe monsoon triggered heavy floods and landslides, IIT Delhi team has developed India’s first national landslide susceptibility map. What are… Continue reading National Landslide Susceptibility Map
