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, Impact of… Continue reading Impact of Extreme Heat on Women in India
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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
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
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
