Topic: Disaster and disaster management
5. Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) is a holistic and proactive approach that involves the systematic identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks and vulnerabilities to reduce the impact of disasters on communities, infrastructure, and the environment. Analyse. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India
Why the question:
The article emphasizes the need to intensify efforts to reduce disaster risks in the face of increasing challenges.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the role of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR).
Directive word:
Analyse – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them in a summary.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by defining Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR).
Body:
First, write about role of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in mitigating the impact of disasters – identifying potential hazards, assessing the risk they pose, and taking steps to reduce the likelihood of a disaster occurring.
Next, write about the importance of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in search, and rescue, medical assistance, shelter and basic needs, communication and coordination, and damage assessment.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
