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Heatwave Funding Expands Under India’s Disaster Framework Why in the News ? The Ministry of Home Affairs has recognised heatwaves and lightning as notified natural calamities, enabling States to access the full State Disaster Risk Management Fund. The move follows Sixteenth Finance Commission recommendations and seeks to strengthen heat-risk preparedness and response. New Framework for …
Read MoreAmit Shah Unveils Disaster Management Tech Platforms Why in the News? Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched three new technology platforms—ICR-ER, NDEM Lite 2.0, and Flood Hazard Zonation Atlas of Assam—to enhance real-time disaster response, data precision, and flood mitigation efforts across India during a national disaster management conference. These emergency response platforms aim to …
Read MoreSyllabus: 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 …
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