Source: The post status of forest fires in India has been created, based on the article “Heat, aridity, clear skies: why forests are already ablaze in the Nilgiris” published in “Indian express” on 19th March 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-disaster management- Forest fire News: The article details forest fires in the Coonoor forest… Continue reading Status of forest fires in India: Heat, aridity, clear skies
Tag: disaster management
Issue of releasing post-disaster relief aid to the states – Rift over relief
Source: This post on issue of releasing post-disaster relief aid is created based on the article ‘Rift over relief’, published in The Hindu on 30th December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Disasters and disaster management News: Recently a conflict between Central and Tamil Nadu government came into light. The conflict was regarding… Continue reading Issue of releasing post-disaster relief aid to the states – Rift over relief
Turbulence in south – India must ensure better cohesion among agencies during disasters
Source: The post is based on the article “Turbulence in south – India must ensure better cohesion among agencies during disasters” published in “The Hindu” on 20th December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Disaster Management – Mitigating the impact of Cyclones News: Cyclone Michaung has caused severe impact in Tamil Nadu, with… Continue reading Turbulence in south – India must ensure better cohesion among agencies during disasters
On Cyclone Michaung – Shared blame
Source: This post on Cyclone Michaung has been created based on the article “Shared blame” published in “The Hindu” on 6th December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Disaster and disaster management. News: The article discusses the reasons other than the natural calamity which led to the recent crisis in Chennai due to Cyclone… Continue reading On Cyclone Michaung – Shared blame
On Dam Safety – Damned by our Dams as Safety Issues swirl
Source: The post on Dam Safety has been created based on the article “Damned by our Dams as Safety Issues swirl” published in “Live Mint” on 4th December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Disaster Management. News: The article discusses the dam safety in India. It also highlights the reasons for poor dam… Continue reading On Dam Safety – Damned by our Dams as Safety Issues swirl
On the fragile Himalayan ecosystem – Development must take all its risks into account
Source: This post on the fragile Himalayan ecosystem is based on the article “Development must take all its risks into account” published in Live Mint on 15th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Disaster and Disaster Management. News: The article discusses frequent accidents in India during development projects like tunnel and dam construction.… Continue reading On the fragile Himalayan ecosystem – Development must take all its risks into account
On Char Dham Tunnel Collapse – Unchecked construction
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
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
