Tag: Disaster Management

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Climate-induced displacement is an emerging concern for India’s internal security. Examine the security challenges of climate refugees. Discuss the impact on border states and urban centres. Propose a policy framework for mitigation.

Topic: Internal Security Q6. Climate-induced displacement is an emerging concern for India’s internal security. Examine the security challenges of climate refugees. Discuss the impact on border states and urban centres. Propose a policy framework for mitigation. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question: Due to increasing frequency of extreme climate events, internal …

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The line between natural and human-made disasters is blurring. Discuss this with reference to recurring extreme weather events in India. Examine the implications for disaster preparedness.

Topic: Disaster management Q6.  The line between natural and human-made disasters is blurring. Discuss this with reference to recurring extreme weather events in India. Examine the implications for disaster preparedness. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question The rising intensity and frequency of extreme weather events in India, which increasingly reveal the …

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Bank

Source:   DD News  Context: The Ministry of Science and Technology launched India’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Bank at the 7th Edition of the ASSOCHAM AI Leadership Meet 2024. About India’s First Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Bank: Launched By: Minister of Science and Technology. Event: Unveiled during the ASSOCHAM AI Leadership Meet 2024. Purpose: To …

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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 27 September 2024

  UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 27 September 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles   InstaLinks :  Insta Links help you think beyond the  current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …

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Urban Flooding

Syllabus: Natural Disaster Source: Indian Express Context:  Guwahati, like many growing urban centres, is grappling with the increasing frequency of urban flooding. Despite several town planning initiatives, the city’s infrastructure and drainage system remain insufficient, often exacerbated by rapid urbanization, deforestation, and poor planning. Causes of Urban Flooding Natural Causes: Heavy Rainfall: Guwahati experiences torrential …

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5 years of Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)

Syllabus: Disaster Management Source: HT Context:  Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) marks its fifth Anniversary   Also,  CDRI announced a $2.5 million fund to support cities in 30 low and middle-income countries, including India. This Urban Infrastructure Resilience Programme (UIRP) aims to enhance awareness, planning, and financial resources for integrating climate resilience into infrastructure. …

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Climate change is exacerbating Global Flooding

Syllabus: Geography: Disaster Management Source: IE Context: Climate change is exacerbating global flooding by increasing the frequency and intensity of heavy rainfall.   How does Climate change affect Global flooding? Rising temperatures enhance the atmosphere’s capacity to hold moisture, leading to more intense downpours. For instance, a 1.5°C increase in global temperatures could make heavy …

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Issues with the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill 2024

Syllabus: Government Policies and Interventions/ Disaster Management/ Geography Source: TH Context: The Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024, introduced on August 1, 2024, seeks to centralize disaster management, undermining cooperative federalism. It adds layers of bureaucracy, complicating disaster response and exacerbating delays, as seen in past disasters like those in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.   Aim of …

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Recent Industrial Accidents Highlight Safety Concerns

Syllabus: Disaster Management  Source: TH  Context: A major blast at Escientia’s pharma plant in Andhra Pradesh’s Atchutapuram SEZ resulted in 17 deaths and numerous injuries, with another fire injuring 10 workers the same day. This follows a previous explosion in the same SEZ and a deadly incident in 2020.   What are Industrial and Chemical …

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