Category Archives: Disaster Management

Disaster Management, UPSC

Q.18. Flooding in urban areas is an emerging climate-induced disaster. Discuss the causes of this disaster. Mention the features of two such major floods in the last two decades in India. Describe the policies and frameworks in India that aim at tackling such floods. [UPSC 2024 GS P-3]

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Causes of Urban Flooding Urban flooding is increasingly recognized as a climate-induced disaster, driven by a combination of natural and […]

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Disaster Management, UPSC

Q.17. What is disaster resilience? How is it determined? Describe various elements of a resilience framework. Also mention the global targets of Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015-2030). [UPSC 2024 GS P-3]

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What is Disaster Resilience? Disaster resilience refers to the ability of individuals, communities, systems, and societies to withstand, adapt to, […]

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Disaster Management, Science & Technology, Technology, UPSC

Q.15. The world is facing an acute shortage of clean and safe freshwater. What are the alternative technologies which can solve this crisis? Briefly discuss any three such technologies citing their key merits and demerits. [UPSC 2024 GS P-3]

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The global shortage of clean and safe freshwater is a well-documented crisis. Here are key data points that highlight the […]

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Disaster Management, UPSC

Q.7. Dam failures are always catastrophic, especially on the downstream side, resulting in a colossal loss of life and property. Analyze the various causes of dam failures. Give two examples of large dam failures. [UPSC 2023 GS P-3]

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Dam failures can have devastating consequences, affecting lives, property, and the environment. Let’s explore the causes of dam failures and […]

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