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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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Landslides

Syllabus: Disaster Management Source: IE Context: Heavy rainfall triggered multiple landslides in Darjeeling and Kalimpong, killing at least 14 people and destroying vital infrastructure including the Dudhia bridge and Teesta Bazaar link road. About Landslides: What it is? A landslide is the downward movement of rock, debris, or soil along a slope under gravity. It …

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UPSC Editorial Analysis: Industrial Safety in India

General Studies-3; Topic: Disaster and disaster management.   Introduction India is facing a disturbing pattern of industrial accidents that point toward systemic failures in workplace safety and regulatory enforcement. The recent twin tragedies—a blast at a Sigachi Industries pharmaceutical plant in Sangareddy, Telangana and a fire at a fireworks unit in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu—have together …

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