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Syllabus: GS-3- Disaster management and lessons that can be learnt from different countries Focus : The focus of the article is on the unpredictability of natural disasters, the importance of preparedness, and the need for sustainable practices and advanced technologies to mitigate their impact. It highlights specific examples from the US, Japan, and Mexico, emphasizing …
Read MoreWhy in the news? A fire erupted at the TRP Game Zone in Rajkot, claiming at least 27 lives. The structure, lacking fire extinguishers and emergency exits, quickly became engulfed in flames, trapping individuals inside. source-IE About the Tragedy : Government Response: The state government initiated a probe to determine if the game zone had …
Read MoreWhy in the news? A 17-year-old boy and a 33-year-old man were washed away by flash floods in Tenkasi and Theni, Tamil Nadu, triggered by sudden heavy rain. Bathing was banned in all Courtallam waterfalls by the Tenkasi District Collector due to an IMD ‘Orange alert.’ About Flash Floods: Sudden and rapid floods occurring within …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court decided to assess the Uttarakhand government’s response to recent forest fires, questioning if it was lackadaisical and contributed to loss of lives and forest cover. The Bench, led by Justice B.R. Gavai, requested a report from the Uttarakhand Chief Secretary on the state’s readiness to combat forest fires, …
Read MoreWhy in the news ? Uttarakhand forest fire fought vigorously by officials; man-made causes, challenges amid dry conditions emphasised, highlighting relentless firefighting efforts. source:dreamstime About the Rapid Spread and Intensive Efforts: Forest officials, led by Forester Shiv Singh Rawat, combat a fast-spreading fire in Dhumakot, Uttarakhand. Armed with basic tools, they work tirelessly to create …
Read MoreWhy in the news ? Mount Ruang volcano erupts in Indonesia’s North Sulawesi, forcing evacuations, closing airports; alert level raised; ash cloud reaches 5km. source:baron About the Eruption Events: Mount Ruang, located in North Sulawesi province, Indonesia, erupted multiple times on April 30, 2024. The eruptions occurred at approximately 1:15 am local time and continued …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Governments of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka previously moved the Supreme Court seeking relief funds for calamities such as Cyclone Michaung, floods, and drought in the preceding year. Source-TH Key points : Union government orders the release of ₹3,730.32 crore towards relief assistance for natural calamities from the National Disaster Response Fund …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Indonesia evacuates thousands as Mount Ruang erupts, raising tsunami threat, highlighting region’s vulnerability to volcanic activity. source:seattle About the Volcanic Activity and Evacuation Efforts: Mount Ruang in Indonesia erupted five times, prompting urgent evacuation measures. The eruptions resulted in a towering ash column and raised the alert level to the highest …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 1: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone. etc., geographical features and their location-changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. GS 3: Disaster and disaster management. Focus: The recent heavy rainfall event in the United Arab Emirates …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 3 – Disaster and disaster management. Why in the News? The India Meteorological Department (IMD) typically issues heat alerts during the summer months, but this year alerts began in February. Parts of northeast and western India have already experienced significantly warmer temperatures, 1-5 degrees Celsius above normal. The IMD predicts an increase in …
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