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Heatwaves and Lightning Declared Notified Natural Calamities in India

Source: NIESubject: Disaster Management Context: The Ministry of Home Affairs officially included heatwaves and lightning in the list of notified natural calamities under the operational guidelines of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) for 2026–2031. Heatwaves and Lightning Declared Notified Natural Calamities in India About Heatwaves and Lightning Declared …

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Explain the importance of preparedness in reducing the impact of landslide disasters. Discuss the institutional measures required to strengthen preparedness

Topic: Disaster and disaster management. Q6. Explain the importance of preparedness in reducing the impact of landslide disasters. Discuss the institutional measures required to strengthen preparedness. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question The recent Wayanad landslide has highlighted the critical role of disaster preparedness in minimizing casualties and strengthening institutional capacity …

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India’s Disaster Response: Centralisation Concerns and the Road Ahead

Source: TH Subject:  Disaster Management Context: The Wayanad landslides (Kerala, 2024) and the Centre–State mismatch in relief have raised concerns that disaster funds are becoming more centralised and conditional. About India’s Disaster Response: Centralisation Concerns and the Road Ahead What Is India’s Disaster Response? It is a national, multi-level system created under the Disaster Management …

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Examine the challenges of inter-governmental coordination in disaster governance. Outline the institutional reforms required for a holistic and integrated approach.

Topic: Disaster and disaster management Q6. Examine the challenges of inter-governmental coordination in disaster governance. Outline the institutional reforms required for a holistic and integrated approach. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question Recent notifications assigning disaster tasks to various Ministries highlight the issue of fragmented responsibilities and the urgent need for …

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Assess the effectiveness of India’s institutional framework for flood disaster management. What are the limitations of NDMA and state DMAs. Outline reforms needed for stronger federal coordination.

Topic: Disaster and disaster management. Q6. Assess the effectiveness of India’s institutional framework for flood disaster management. What are the limitations of NDMA and state DMAs. Outline reforms needed for stronger federal coordination. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question Recent floods in Punjab (2025) have exposed weaknesses in India’s institutional disaster …

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The debate over including heatwaves as a notified disaster under India’s Disaster Management Act, 2005, underscores the urgent need for formal recognition to improve preparedness and mitigate the growing impacts of extreme heat events. Examine.

Topic: Disaster and disaster management. 5. The debate over including heatwaves as a notified disaster under India’s Disaster Management Act, 2005, underscores the urgent need for formal recognition to improve preparedness and mitigate the growing impacts of extreme heat events. Examine. (250 words) Difficulty level: Tough Reference: Indian Express , Insights on India Why the …

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