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Cloudburst in High Altitude Regions

August 18, 2023August 18, 2023Aspirant IAS AcademyLeave a comment

Context: Himachal Pradesh has been hit by intense rainfall, resulting in cloudbursts and landslides that have obstructed numerous roads and caused houses to collapse. More about the news: This monsoon season, the state has experienced a total of 170 cloudburst and landslide events, causing damage to around Read More

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Baghjan Oil Leak

August 18, 2023August 18, 2023Aspirant IAS AcademyLeave a comment

Context: Recently, National Green Tribunal (NGT) ordered the Assam government to disburse interim compensation to the victims of Baghjan oil and gas leak that displaced close to 9,000 people in 2020 in Tinsukia district of Assam. More on News: About: Baghjan 5 well is a purely Read More

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Lightning related Deaths

August 12, 2023August 12, 2023Aspirant IAS AcademyLeave a comment

Context: According to the Minister of Earth Sciences, nearly 2,880 people died due to lightning strikes in various states of the country in 2021. More about the news: At least 2,800 people died every year from 2019-2022. Madhya Pradesh (496) reported the greatest number Read More

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Incident Response System (IRS)

August 10, 2023August 10, 2023Aspirant IAS AcademyLeave a comment

Context: According to National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), several states and Union territories (UTs) are yet to implement the Incident Response System (IRS), which is crucial for disaster response. About Incident Response System (IRS): It envisages a composite team with various Sections to attend to all Read More

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Undisposed toxic waste at Bhopal disaster site

August 2, 2023August 8, 2023Aspirant IAS AcademyLeave a comment

Context According to a report by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) submitted to the National Green tribunal (NGT), 337 metric tonnes (MT) of hazardous waste stored on the Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL) premises — the site of the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy is yet to be disposed of. Points from Read More

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Disaster Risk Reduction

July 25, 2023July 25, 2023Aspirant IAS AcademyLeave a comment

Context:  Recently, the Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction (GAR) was released by the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR). Probable Question: Q. Discuss the main findings and recommendations of the Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction (GAR) was released by the Read More

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66% of India’s population exposed to extreme flood events: Study

July 17, 2023July 17, 2023Aspirant IAS AcademyLeave a comment

Context According to a new study by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water, has found that while 66% of individuals in India are exposed to extreme flood events, only 33% of the exposed individuals are covered by flood ‘Early warning systems (EWS)’. Only 25% of India’s population has being Read More

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Monsoon Mayhem

July 12, 2023July 12, 2023Aspirant IAS AcademyLeave a comment

Context:  The recent heavy rainfall across the entire North Indian belt has unleashed mayhem in many states. Trend of Monsoon in 2023 Delay Onset: Southwest monsoon has hit the Kerala coast on June 8, delaying significantly by 7 days. Normal date of the Read More

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Headquarters Agreement

June 30, 2023June 30, 2023Aspirant IAS AcademyLeave a comment

Context:  The Union Cabinet has given its approval for ratification of the Headquarters Agreement (HQA) between Government of India (Gol) and Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) signed in 2022. About the Headquarters Agreement: It will provide CDRI an independent and international Read More

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Flash Floods

June 28, 2023June 28, 2023Aspirant IAS AcademyLeave a comment

Context:  Recently, flash floods and landslides caused by heavy rainfall have resulted in the blocking of the Chandigarh-Manali highway. PYQ: Q. Major cities of India are becoming vulnerable to flood conditions. Discuss. (2016)  About the News: Flash flood has hit the Bagipul area Read More

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Caste Survey in Bihar

Context: Supreme Court will hear petitions challenging the Patna High Court’s verdict upholding the Bihar government’s ongoing caste survey.  About Caste Survey in Bihar:...
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Parliamentary Committee on Fertilizer

Context:  Recently, the Standing Committee of Parliament on Chemicals and Fertilizers headed by MP Shashi Tharoor, tabled its report in Parliament. Highlight from...
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Vishwakarma scheme

Context After the announcement of Prime minister (PM) to launch Vishwakarma scheme in his Independence Day speech, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approves the scheme,...

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