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29Mar 2025

Massive Earthquake Devastates Myanmar, Triggering Regional Tremors

Why in the News ? A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar, causing widespread destruction in Mandalay and killing at least 144 people. The quake’s impact was felt in Thailand and Northeast India, highlighting the dangers of the Sagaing Fault. Highlights of the  Massive Earthquake in Myanmar (Impact and Immediate Effects): A powerful 7.7 magnitude …

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26Mar 2025

Parliament Passes Disaster Management Bill 2024 for Better Preparedness

Why in News ? The Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024 has been passed in Parliament to enhance the efficiency of disaster response mechanisms. It empowers NDMA, SDMAs, and local bodies, introduces AI-based monitoring, and promotes proactive risk reduction in disaster management. Government’s Perspective Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized that disasters have evolved in scale …

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22Mar 2025

Five Years of COVID-19: Key Lessons for Future Crises

Syllabus: GS-2: Health , Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests , Important International Institutions , International Treaties & Agreements Focus: March 2025 marks five years since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Reflecting on global and national responses, this milestone provides insights into disaster preparedness, governance, and healthcare …

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