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Why 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? Asia’s extreme weather events in 2023, highlighted by floods and storms, prompt concerns over climate change impact and disaster management. About the Asia’s Disaster Situation in 2023: Most Disaster-Hit Region: Asia witnessed 79 extreme weather events, affecting over 9 million people directly and claiming 2,000 lives. Nature of Disasters: Over 80% …
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 …
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