Source: The post “India’s disaster response, a slippery slope for federalism ” has been created, based on “India’s disaster response, a slippery slope for federalism ” published in “The Hindu” on 29th November 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Disaster and Disaster Management Context: India’s disaster-response financing system, created under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, was… Continue reading India’s disaster response, a slippery slope for federalism
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India’s direction for disaster resilience
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 -Disaster management. Introduction India is a vast, multi-hazard country. Floods, droughts, cyclones, earthquakes, and landslides recur across most States and UTs. Climate change and environmental degradation are increasing both frequency and intensity, raising risks to people and assets. The Ten Point Agenda on DRR (2016) guides action and links… Continue reading India’s direction for disaster resilience
Role of technology in disaster risk reduction
Source: The post Role of technology in disaster risk reduction has been created, based on the article “Nityanand Rai highlights role of technology in disaster risk reduction at NDMA’s 21st Formation Day” published in “DD News” on 27 September 2025. Role of technology in disaster risk reduction. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3- Disaster and Disaster Management Context:… Continue reading Role of technology in disaster risk reduction
Controlling Floods in India: Following the Rains, Not the Calendar
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3, Disaster and disaster management Introduction India’s cities face recurrent flooding every monsoon, exposing weak urban planning and outdated drainage systems. With rainfall becoming untimely and more intense due to climate change, Indian cities are still designed for a climate that no longer exists. Recent floods across Punjab, Delhi, Gurugram,… Continue reading Controlling Floods in India: Following the Rains, Not the Calendar
Char Dham pilgrimage growth fuels disasters in fragile Uttarakhand
Source: The post Char Dham pilgrimage growth fuels disasters in fragile Uttarakhand has been created, based on the article “India may need to take a hard decision on pilgrimage spots” published in “Live Mint” on 11th August 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Disaster management Context: The Char Dham Yatra, one of India’s… Continue reading Char Dham pilgrimage growth fuels disasters in fragile Uttarakhand
India’s Industrial Accidents Show Neglect of Worker Safety
Source: The post India’s Industrial Accidents Show Neglect of Worker Safety has been created, based on the article “Industrial accidents, the human cost of indifference” published in “The Hindu” on 9th August 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Disaster management Context: Industrial accidents in India continue to claim thousands of lives every year, with… Continue reading India’s Industrial Accidents Show Neglect of Worker Safety
Delhi’s Earthquake Alert Highlights India’s Seismic Vulnerability
Source: The post Delhi’s Earthquake Alert Highlights India’s Seismic Vulnerability has been created, based on the article “A tectonic shift in thinking to build seismic resilience” published in “The Hindu” on 17 th July 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3-disaster and disaster management Context: The 4.4 magnitude earthquake in Delhi on July 10, 2025, revealed… Continue reading Delhi’s Earthquake Alert Highlights India’s Seismic Vulnerability
India’s Heat Plans Must Protect Informal Workers
Source: The post India’s Heat Plans Must Protect Informal Workers has been created, based on the article “It is time to protect India’s workers from the heat” published in “The Hindu” on 10 May 2025. India’s Heat Plans Must Protect Informal Workers. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3-Disaster Management Context: In April 2025, Delhi’s temperature surpassed… Continue reading India’s Heat Plans Must Protect Informal Workers
Covid taught us five lessons for future
Source: The post Covid taught us five lessons for future has been created, based on the article “Five years on, five lessons from Covid lockdowns” published in “Indian Express” on 22nd March 2025. Covid taught us five lessons for future. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Disaster and disaster management. Context: March 2025 marks five years… Continue reading Covid taught us five lessons for future
Avalanche in Himalayan village claims lives and challenges
Source: The post Avalanche in Himalayan village claims lives and challenges has been created, based on the article “Himalayan tragedy: Impact of natural disasters, which are not very predictable, can be controlled” published in “The Hindu” on 8th March 2025. Avalanche in Himalayan village claims lives and challenges UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-Disaster and… Continue reading Avalanche in Himalayan village claims lives and challenges
