Source: The post flooding issues in Indian cities has been created, based on the article “When rains bring cities to a standstill” published in “Indian Express” on 30th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3-disaster management Context: The article discusses how Indian cities face severe flooding due to outdated drainage systems, poor urban planning ignoring… Continue reading Flooding issues in Indian cities
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Multi-dimensional Impact of Heat Stress
Source-This post on Multi-dimensional Impact of Heat Stress has been created based on the article “Heat stress is more than a degree of concern” published in “The Hindu” on 23 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Disaster and Disaster Management. Context– According to the ILO study in 2019, heat stress is expected to decrease total global… Continue reading Multi-dimensional Impact of Heat Stress
Parametric Insurance
Source: The post parametric insurance has been created, based on the article “The promise of parametric insurance” published in “The Hindu” on 20th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Disasters management Context: The article discusses the need for parametric insurance to cover losses from extreme weather events. Parametric insurance provides payouts based on predefined… Continue reading Parametric Insurance
Assam’s Geography and Flood Management
Source-This post on Assam’s Geography and Flood Management has been created based on the article “Behind Assam’s annual flood woes, a history of unintended consequences” published in “The Indian Express” on 16 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Disaster and Disaster Management. Context– The article discusses how Assam’s geography, historical events, and human actions interact in… Continue reading Assam’s Geography and Flood Management
Impact of Extreme Heat on Women in India
Source-This post on Impact of Extreme Heat on Women in India has been created based on the article “The toll that extreme heat takes on women” published in “The Hindu” on 16 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Disaster and Disaster Management. Context-The article highlights the disproportionate impact of rising heat wave on women. Women are… Continue reading Impact of Extreme Heat on Women in India
Reasons and solutions for floods in the National Capital Region (NCR) of India
Source: The post reasons and solutions for floods in the National Capital Region (NCR) of India has been created, based on the article “India’s response to urban floods needs an indepth study of causes” published in “Live mints” on 11th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3-Disaster and disaster management. Context: The article discusses the… Continue reading Reasons and solutions for floods in the National Capital Region (NCR) of India
Why is Assam Prone to Flooding
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
Crowd Management in India
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
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
