Context Recently a new study conducted by Researchers has predicted that the incidence of flooding worldwide could spike by 49% between 2020 and 2100 if the world keeps on emitting greenhouse gases in its quest for development. About Researchers created Read More …
Category: Disaster Management
Kerala Requests for National Disaster Status
Context The recent catastrophic landslide in Wayanad, Kerala, has prompted the state government to request the central government to declare it a national disaster. This request follows the devastating impact of the landslide, which has resulted in significant loss of life Read More …
Need to Modernise Forecast Model
Context The recent calamities that happen due to unfavourable climates have raised the importance of weather prediction. Best fixed models of forecasting show their weakness when it comes to predicting complicated weather occurrences. It could be argued that the practical Read More …
Kerala Wayanad Landslides
Context Ecologist Madhav Gadgil, has stated that the disaster in Wayanad is a man-made tragedy, attributing it to the Kerala government’s failure to implement crucial ecological recommendations. About Massive landslides at Mundakkai, Chooralmala, Attamala, and Noolpuzha in Wayanad district buried Read More …
Impact of Oil Spills on Environment
Context The Typhoon Gaemi has wreaked havoc across Taiwan, the Philippines and parts of southeastern China, resultant heavy rains led to the sinking of the oil tanker laden with 1.4 million litres of oil, in Manila Bay. About Oil spills Read More …
Government Approved Various Disaster Mitigation and Capacity Building Projects
Context Recently a high-level committee headed by the Union Home Minister approved several disaster mitigation and capacity building projects for various states that include combating urban flooding and checking glacial lake outburst floods. About The committee accepted nine proposals for Read More …
Q. With the world experiencing a surge in extreme weather events, the insurance industry needs to enhance disaster resilience by parametric insurance coverage. Discuss. (10 Marks, 150 Words)
Answer Published Core Demand of the Question: Highlight the surge in extreme weather events being experienced by the world. Discuss the need to enhance disaster resilience by parametric insurance coverage for the insurance industry. Answer: With the world experiencing a Read More …
Cloudburst in High Altitude Regions
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 Read More …
Baghjan Oil Leak
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 Read More …
Lightning related Deaths
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 Read More …