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Why are metropolitan cities experiencing frequent urban floods despite improvements in civic infrastructure? Analyse the geographical and anthropogenic factors responsible.

Topic: urbanization, their problems and their remedies Q2. Why are metropolitan cities experiencing frequent urban floods despite improvements in civic infrastructure? Analyse the geographical and anthropogenic factors responsible. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question Recurring urban flooding in metropolitan cities, including the recent Delhi floods (July 2026), has highlighted the growing …

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A Decentralised Solution for Waste Crisis

Source: THSubject: Urbanization-their problems / Waste Management Context: The Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, which came into effect on April 1, 2026, are facing criticism for being overly centralized and technocratic. Experts argue that the new framework disregards federalism and subsidiarity, potentially leading to paper-based compliance rather than solving India's escalating ecological emergency. A Decentralised …

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Gorakhpur’s AI-based Flood Warning System

Context: Gorakhpur’s AI-based Urban Flood Management Cell (UFMC) has received appreciation from the Prime Minister’s Office and NITI Aayog for its data-driven and proactive flood management model. About Gorakhpur’s AI-based Flood Warning System: What it is? The Urban Flood Management Cell (UFMC) is India’s first AI-enabled urban flood early warning and decision support system, established …

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“Nature-based solutions are more sustainable than engineering-heavy flood control systems in monsoon-dependent regions”. Discuss.

Topic: Changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes Q2. “Nature-based solutions are more sustainable than engineering-heavy flood control systems in monsoon-dependent regions”. Discuss. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question: Asked in the context of increasing urban flooding in …

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Urban Drainage Crisis in India

Syllabus: IE Source:  Urbanisation Context: Indian cities including Delhi and Mumbai are witnessing frequent urban flooding due to dysfunctional drainage systems, climate change, and rising concretisation, prompting renewed focus on urban flood management. About Urban Drainage Crisis in India: What it is? Urban drainage refers to the infrastructure and systems used to manage rainwater and …

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“Rivers and drains in Indian cities have become instruments of urban decay rather than renewal”. Examine the ecological and civic significance of urban water bodies and the reasons for their decline. Suggest sustainable approaches for their revival.

Topic: Urbanization, their problems and their remedies Q2. “Rivers and drains in Indian cities have become instruments of urban decay rather than renewal”. Examine the ecological and civic significance of urban water bodies and the reasons for their decline. Suggest sustainable approaches for their revival. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Easy Reference: NIE Why the question: …

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Bengaluru Urban Flooding

Syllabus: Disaster Management Source:  TOI Context: Bengaluru witnessed over 130 mm rainfall in just 12 hours, leading to severe urban flooding that left 3 dead, 500 homes inundated, and major roads, underpasses, and lakes overwhelmed. About Bengaluru Urban Flooding: What is Urban Flooding? Urban flooding refers to the overflow of water in densely built environments …

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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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Increasing trend of urban flooding is a universal phenomenon and poses a great challenge to urban planners the world over. Comment.

Topic: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., 1. Increasing trend of urban flooding is a universal phenomenon and poses a great challenge to urban planners the world over. Comment. (250 words) Difficulty level: Easy Reference: Insights on India Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of …

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Urban flooding is a man-made issue and needs a strategic plan for mitigation in order to safeguard the cities. Comment.

Topic: Disaster and disaster management. 6. Urban flooding is a man-made issue and needs a strategic plan for mitigation in order to safeguard the cities. Comment. (250 words) Difficulty level: Easy Reference: The Hindu Why the question: The ongoing spell of heavy rain in Chennai has again exposed the vulnerability of the city. Key Demand …

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