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
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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
Arguments for and against recognizing heatwaves as a disaster under India’s Disaster Management Act
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
Urban Heat Island effect makes cities like Chennai hotter than rural areas
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
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
Disaster Management in India
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
The landslide risk 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
Impact of Climate Change and Natural Disasters
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
