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Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) Guidelines

Source:  IE Subject:  Miscellaneous Context: India has released its first-ever national guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) to address persistent gaps in identifying victims of mass fatality disasters. About Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) Guidelines: What it is? Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) is a scientific, systematic process used to identify deceased …

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16th Finance Commission Recommends Heatwaves and Lightning as National Disasters Source:  DTE

Subject:  Disaster Management Context: The 16th Finance Commission has formally recommended the inclusion of heatwaves and lightning in India’s list of nationally notified disasters, a move triggered by record-breaking temperatures and rising fatalities in 2024-25. About 16th Finance Commission Recommends Heatwaves and Lightning as National Disasters: What is 16th Finance Commission: The Finance Commission is …

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Technology-Driven Disaster Management Strategy

Syllabus: Disaster Management Source:  IE Context: 2025 Himalayan floods in J&K, Himachal, Punjab, and Uttarakhand caused heavy loss of life and property, exposing disaster preparedness gaps. Experts urge a technology-driven disaster management approach for a future-ready Himalayan strategy. About Technology-Driven Disaster Management Strategy: Himalayan Disaster Profile: Geologically Fragile: Himalayas are young fold mountains, still rising, …

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