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 …
Category: Disaster Management
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 …
Incident Response System (IRS)
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 Read More …
Undisposed toxic waste at Bhopal disaster site
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. Read More …
Disaster Risk Reduction
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 Read More …
66% of India’s population exposed to extreme flood events: Study
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 Read More …
Monsoon Mayhem
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 Read More …
Headquarters Agreement
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 Read More …