Category: Disaster Management
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ऑपरेशन ‘सागर बंधु’ और भारत की आपदा कूटनीति
Introduction हिंद महासागर क्षेत्र (IOR) में भारत की भूमिका केवल एक रणनीतिक शक्ति की नहीं, बल्कि एक ‘प्रथम प्रतिक्रियाकर्ता’ (First Responder) की भी रही है। जब भी पड़ोस में कोई प्राकृतिक आपदा आती है, भारत सबसे पहले मदद का हाथ बढ़ाता है। इसी परंपरा को आगे बढ़ाते हुए, भारत ने श्रीलंका में चक्रवात ‘फेंगल’ (Cyclone…
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UPSC PYQ Analysis & Approach for Geography, Environment & Disaster Management
Unlocking 160 + Marks: Why Geo-Env-DM Is Your Rank Accelerator Geography, Environment and Disaster-Management (Geo-Env-DM) together command roughly 160–170 marks across GS1 and GS3. Many aspirants still study them in isolation, but the UPSC PYQ record proves that the examiner increasingly rewards answers that connect these strands. This blog shows how to build a single,…
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Cyclone Montha: Understanding India’s Disaster Management Response
IMD issues Nationwide Rainfall Alert as Cyclone Montha Nears Landfall on Andhra Pradesh bringing heavy to very heavy rains to Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Odisha. As Cyclone Montha intensifies into a severe cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal, coastal regions of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Tamil Nadu brace for impact. Cyclone Montha originated…
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Darjeeling Landslides: Unsustainable Development and Natural Instability Behind the Disaster
The Darjeeling landslides expose how fragile infrastructure and unsustainable development have deepened disaster risks, necessitating wide-ranging NDRF rescue operations. On the night of October 4, 2025, torrential rains triggered devastating landslides across multiple locations in the Darjeeling hills. This disaster resulted in numerous casualties and extensive infrastructure damage. Compounding the crisis in North Bengal, a…
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विश्व ओजोन दिवस और मॉन्ट्रियल प्रोटोकॉल: एक वैश्विक सफलता की गाथा
परिचय पृथ्वी के वायुमंडल में समताप मंडल (Stratosphere) में स्थित ओजोन परत (O3), सूर्य से आने वाली हानिकारक पराबैंगनी (UV) विकिरणों के लिए एक प्राकृतिक ढाल के रूप में कार्य करती है। यह परत पृथ्वी पर जीवन को त्वचा कैंसर, मोतियाबिंद और पारिस्थितिकी तंत्र को होने वाले अन्य गंभीर नुकसानों से बचाती है। 1980 के…
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Punjab Floods 2025: Analysis of the Worst Disaster in Decades
The Punjab floods of August 2025 represent the devastating natural disaster to strike the region in nearly four decades. Punjab faces its worst crisis in decades as floods continue to devastate both landscape and livelihoods across the state. What started as weather warnings on August 28 escalated into a full-blown crisis by August 31, with…
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How to Prepare UPSC Mains Syllabus for GS Paper 3: A Thematic Guide
Embarking on your UPSC Civil Services Exam journey can feel overwhelming, especially given the depth of syllabus. In the previous blog, we read that the UPSC Mains examination syllabus is categorized into four General Studies Papers and your preparation requires a structured approach to maximize your chances of scoring high. In this article we provide…
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Best Wishes for UPSC Mains 2024 GS Paper III: Key Tips and Insights
As you advance through the challenging phases of the UPSC Mains, GS Paper III beckons with its vast syllabus covering Economics, Science & Technology, Environment, Internal Security, and Disaster Management. Your ability to synthesize and apply comprehensive knowledge effectively within the time constraints will be vital. Your continued dedication has been impressive, and we are…
