Incident Response System
Context: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) recently said several states and Union territories (UTs) are yet to implement the Incident Response System (IRS). Relevance: GS III: Disaster Management Dimensions of the Article: Incident Response System (IRS) Components and Functions: Responsible Officer (RO): Incident Commander (IC): Incident Response Teams (IRTs): Early Warning Activation: Hierarchy and […]
India’s Urban Flooding Challenges and Resilience
Context With recent severe floods affecting important cities like Delhi, Ahmedabad, and Mumbai, urban flooding in India has become a critical concern. Relevance GS Paper 3 – Disaster and disaster management Mains Question What role do urban green infrastructure and rainwater harvesting play in minimising flooding in cities? How might community involvement help with water […]
About A State Disaster Response Funds (SDRF)
Focus: GS III: Disaster Management Why in News? Recently, the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance released an amount of Rs. 7,532 crores to 22 State Governments for the respective State Disaster Response Funds (SDRF). State Disaster Response Funds (SDRF): Funding Contribution: Release of Funds: Utilization of Funds: Allocation Criteria:
Lightning and Wildfires: Climate Crisis Indicator
Context Relevance: GS Paper 3 : Disaster Management Mains Question Analyse how the climate crisis has affected lightning patterns and the importance of lightning as a key climate variable. How can lightning function as a climate change indicator? (150Words) Increasing Wildfires Caused by Lightning: Long-continuing currents (LCC) – what are they? Long-continuing-current lightning (LCC lightning) […]
2022 Natural Disasters 2.5 million Indians Displaced
Context Relevance: GS Paper-2: Disaster and disaster management Mains Question Discuss the reasons for and consequences of internal migration brought on by natural disasters.(150 words) Internal displacement: What is it? A new forced migration of people within their country’s boundaries that was reported during the year as a result of a calamity is referred to as […]
National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)
Focus: GS III- Disaster management Why in News? The Prime Minister has greeted the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team on their Raising Day. About NDRF Nodal: Ministry of Home Affairs About NDRF Functions
Joshimath land Subsidence
Context: Due to land subsidence, Joshimath – a key transit point for tourists travelling to Badrinath and Hemkund Sahib – developed cracks, causing panic and protests among the local population. Relevance: GS III: Disaster management Dimensions of the Article: What is land subsidence? What are Landslides? Why do Landslides Occur? What can be the reasons […]
National Disaster Management Authority
Focus: GS III- Disaster Management Why in News? The National Disaster Management Authority celebrated its 18th Formation Day in New Delhi. The theme for this year’s Foundation Day was “Volunteerism in Disaster Management”. National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) National Disaster Management Authority, abbreviated as NDMA, is an apex Body of Government of India, with a mandate […]
India’s Concern on Fire Safety Measures
Context House densification is a phenomenon that occurs in both planned and unplanned settlements in cities. Devastating fires are the most common risk in India’s densely packed urban areas. Relevance GS Paper – 1 : Urbanization, GS Paper – 3: Disaster Management Mains Question In light of recent fire incidents, discuss the provisions relating to […]
Systemic Causes of Urban Flooding in India
Context As India approaches the tipping point of transitioning from a predominantly rural to an urban society, urbanisation is inextricably linked to development and is frequently a major driver of economic growth. By 2030, urban areas are expected to house 40.76% of the country’s population. However, urban planning machinery has not kept pace with urbanisation […]