Disaster Management

India’s efforts in Managing Disaster: Establishment of National Disaster Reaction Force (NDRF): India consciously developed DM as a holistic approach, not just […]

Context: Government has released the Disaster Management Plan of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (DMP-MoPR). Disaster Management Plan at Panchayat Level: It has been

Facts: In India 40 million hectares out of a geographical area of 3290 lakh hectares is prone to floods. On an

UN report provides an overview of the current state of knowledge on the ageing of large dams. According to the report,

CAG has pointed out at the lapses in Kerala governments planning, capacity building, flood forecasting and dam management during 2018

What are the reasons behind floods in Urban areas? Density of population Underdeveloped infrastructure Poor management across institutions Faulty construction

Context: There are so many fire incidences that occurred like in a coaching centre in Surat, children hospital etc. Delhi

Global Assessment Report (GAR) on Drought 2021: The report explores the systemic nature of drought and its impacts on the achievement

What are the reasons for climatic disaster in Uttarakhand? The frequent disasters in Uttarakhand are not only caused by nature

Facts: Flash droughts: These droughts occur very quickly due to the rapid depletion of soil moisture. It is different from normal