Wildfires rage out of control near Los Angeles
Key Developments Relevance : GS 3(Disaster Management) Challenges in Firefighting Efforts: Government Response: Impact on Residents: Political Angle: Current Situation:
6 killed 20 hurt in Tirupati stampede
Incident Details: Relevance : GS 3(Disaster Management ) Context Chaos and Mismanagement Immediate Response Government Reaction Concerns Raised Way Forward
Why the location of China’s earthquake matters
Earthquake Details: Relevance ; GS 3(Disaster Management) Significance of Location: Hydroelectric Dam Project: Himalayan Tectonics: Historical Earthquake Activity: Implications for Water and Environment: Geological Concerns:
Earthquake in Tibet kills 126
Context: Relevance : GS 3(Disaster Management ) Magnitude and Impact: Casualties and Damage: Geographical and Social Context: Rescue and Relief Efforts: Regional Impact: Condolences and International Reactions: Historical Context: Challenges in Recovery:
Rescue operations continue for nine trapped coal miners in Assam
Context: Relevance : GS 3(Disaster Management) Rescue Efforts: Mine Conditions: Casualties and Arrests: Historical Context: Investigation and Government Response: Challenges in Rescue Operations:
How the 2004 Indian Ocean quake transformed tsunami science
Unexpected Scale and Impact: Relevance : GS 3(Disaster Management ) Advancements in Tsunami Science: New Research Directions: Tsunami Hazard Awareness: Advances in Earthquake Prediction: Global Tsunami Awareness:
The lapses in the disaster management Bill
Context: The Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024 has raised concerns regarding its effectiveness and inclusivity in improving disaster management in India. Relevance : GS 3 (Disaster Management)
Lok Sabha Passes Bill to Amend the Disaster Management Act of 2005
Background: The Disaster Management Act of 2005 established a comprehensive legal framework for disaster management in India. Relevance: GS 3( Disaster Management) Bill Approval: Purpose of the Bill: Addressing State Concerns: Criticism from the Opposition: Amendments Rejected:
Enhanced Disaster Monitoring in Wayanad with X-band Radar Installation
Context: Following catastrophic floods and landslides that resulted in over 200 fatalities in Kerala’s Wayanad district in July 2024, the Union Ministry of Earth Sciences has approved the installation of an X-band radar in the district. This decision was prompted by a severe landslide above Punchirimattom, near the Mundakkai region, where a torrential downpour led […]
Over 85% of Indian Districts Face Severe Climate Risks
Context: More than 85% of districts in India are exposed to extreme climate events such as floods, droughts and cyclones, according to a new study. Relevance: GS III: Disaster Management Dimensions of the Article: Overview of India’s Climate Crisis Intensifying Climate Disruptions Evolving Climate Risk Profile Emerging Patterns of Climate Variability Enhancing Resilience through Advanced […]