Source: This post on Char Dham Tunnel Collapse has been created based on the article ‘Unchecked construction’, published in the Business Standard on 14th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Disasters and disaster management News: A tunnel collapse in the Himalayas trapped 40 construction workers. This incident occurred on the Char Dham… Continue reading On Char Dham Tunnel Collapse – Unchecked construction
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On the rising risks of urban flooding – The expansion of settlements into flood-prone areas
Source: This post on the rising risks of urban flooding has been created based on the article “The expansion of settlements into flood-prone areas” published in The Hindu on 31st October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Disaster and disaster management. News: This article discusses the recent findings of a World Bank Report highlighting… Continue reading On the rising risks of urban flooding – The expansion of settlements into flood-prone areas
GLOF’s Sikkim shocker: Much before the flooding, local & green groups had flagged risks
Source: The post is based on the article “GLOF’s Sikkim shocker: Much before the flooding, local & green groups had flagged risks.” published in “The Times of India” on 13th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- disaster management News: The article discusses the devastating impacts of climate change in the Himalayas, emphasizing recent tragic events and failures… Continue reading GLOF’s Sikkim shocker: Much before the flooding, local & green groups had flagged risks
India’s wildlife, decimated by hunting and forest exploitation, found succour in national parks
Source: This post is created based on the article ‘India’s wildlife, decimated by hunting and forest exploitation, found succour in national parks’ published in The Times of India on 30th Sep, 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Biodiversity Conservation News: Article discusses the evolution of forest and wildlife conservation efforts in India. Evolution of… Continue reading India’s wildlife, decimated by hunting and forest exploitation, found succour in national parks
Drawing the line- Information aids public safety, and is not a trigger for panic
Source: The post is based on the article “Drawing the line- Information aids public safety, and is not a trigger for panic” published in “The Hindu” on 28th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- disaster management News: Article discusses land-subsidence in Joshimath, Uttarakhand due to infrastructure projects, causing safety concerns. Reports reveal non-compliance to building codes and… Continue reading Drawing the line- Information aids public safety, and is not a trigger for panic
Unseal And Pause- NDMA finding that Joshimath has overshot carrying capacity was expected
Source: The post is based on the article “Unseal And Pause- NDMA finding that Joshimath has overshot carrying capacity was expected. There’s a huge lesson here” published in “Times of India” on 26th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- disaster management News: This article discusses the overdevelopment in Joshimath, a town in Uttarakhand, raising concerns about land… Continue reading Unseal And Pause- NDMA finding that Joshimath has overshot carrying capacity was expected
Protecting floodplains is the need of the hour
Source: The post is based on the article “Protecting floodplains is the need of the hour” published in “The Hindu” on 14th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Disaster and disaster management News: The author discusses the increasing problem of floods in India due to climate change and poor land management. Many areas are being constructed upon,… Continue reading Protecting floodplains is the need of the hour
Why the earthquake in Morocco has caused so much damage
Source: This post is created based on the article ‘Why the earthquake in Morocco has caused so much damage’, published in Indian Express on 12th September 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Disaster Management News: Morocco has been hit by its most powerful earthquake. It has resulted in casualties of more than 2500 people.… Continue reading Why the earthquake in Morocco has caused so much damage
Redouble efforts to reduce disaster risks
Source: The post is based on the article “Redouble efforts to reduce disaster risks” published in “The Hindu” on 11th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Disaster and disaster management News: The world faces increased disasters like floods, wildfires, and extreme weather due to climate change. Vulnerable countries suffer most, yet they contribute least to the problem.… Continue reading Redouble efforts to reduce disaster risks
Are natural disasters man-made?
Source: The post is based on the article “Are natural disasters man-made?” published in “The Hindu” on 1st September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Disaster and disaster management. News: The article discusses how human activities, poor urban planning, and climate change contribute to increasing natural disasters in India and highlights the need for sustainable development and better… Continue reading Are natural disasters man-made?
