Content for Mains Enrichment Source: Reuters Context: China’s recent devastating floods have raised questions about the effectiveness of its “sponge city” initiative launched in 2015 to reduce urban flood risks. What is a “sponge city”? A “sponge city” is an urban initiative that employs nature-based solutions like permeable surfaces, canals, ponds, and wetland …
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GS paper 3 Syllabus: Disaster and disaster management, conservation of environment, etc Directions: Important for mains, can be used as an example in impact of climate change, etc Source: The Hindu Context: There has been an increase in the magnitude, the frequency and the intensity of floods in many parts of the world. Recent …
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GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Disaster management. Context: Torrential rainfall and landslides in the past few days have eroded sections of roads and railway tracks in Assam. The weather department has predicted that “extremely heavy rains” will continue for the coming days as the states stay on ‘red alert.’ What floods are common in …
Topic: Disaster and disaster management 5. Making of an effective flood risk management strategy and its implementation require active participation and role of the flood prone local community. Examine. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate. Reference: Live Mint Why the question: At least 25 people have lost their lives in Kerala’s floods that took on alarming …
