Disaster management, traditionally focused on response and recovery, has undergone significant evolution to address the complexities of non-traditional security challenges. […]
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Definition of Disaster as a Non-Traditional Security Challenge A disaster as a non-traditional security challenge refers to an event or […]
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]
Causes of Urban Flooding Urban flooding is increasingly recognized as a climate-induced disaster, driven by a combination of natural and […]
What is Disaster Resilience? Disaster resilience refers to the ability of individuals, communities, systems, and societies to withstand, adapt to, […]
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]
The global shortage of clean and safe freshwater is a well-documented crisis. Here are key data points that highlight the […]
Disaster Management, Geography, UPSC
Q.5. Discuss the meaning of colour-coded weather warnings for cyclone prone areas given by India Meteorological Department. [UPSC 2022 GS P-1]
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Sep
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issues color-coded weather warnings to alert people and authorities in cyclone-prone areas about impending weather […]
AWIP, Disaster Management, Ethics, Governance, News Analysis
Analysis of the Delhi Coaching Centre Incident
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Aug
Aug
Root Cause of the Incident The tragic incident at the coaching center in Old Rajinder Nagar has exposed a complex […]
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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Jun
Dam failures can have devastating consequences, affecting lives, property, and the environment. Let’s explore the causes of dam failures and […]