Disaster Risk Transfer Parametric Insurance Solution (DRTPS)
Nagaland has become the first state in India to adopt a Disaster Risk Transfer Parametric Insurance Solution (DRTPS) following a
Cloudbursts
Recent cloudbursts in Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir damaged a road, closing Srinagar-Leh national highway and regions in Himachal
Sea level rise scenarios and inundation maps for selected Indian coastal cities
Report “Sea level rise scenarios and inundation maps for selected Indian coastal cities” was recently released by Center for Study
Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill 2024
The Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill 2024, was introduced in the Lok Sabha by the Union Minister of State for Home
Urban Flooding: Causes, Effects, and Prevention Strategies
The tragic accident at an IAS coaching centre in New Delhi, where urban flooding led to the death of three
Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre (ADPC)
India has taken over as the Chair of the Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre (ADPC) for 2024-25. About Asian Disaster Preparedness
Assam Floods- History, Management and Way Forward | Editorial Notes
Assam Floods continue to expose the state to environmental and infrastructural challenges. Content Introduction What are the geographical and environmental
India’s Scientific Deep Drilling Mission in Koyna-Warna, Maharashtra
The Borehole Geophysics Research Laboratory (BGRL) is leading a deep-drilling mission under the Scientific Deep Drilling (SDD) program. About the
Front Running
Quant Mutual Fund has been suspected of front-running by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi). About Front Running:
Cloudburst
A cloudburst recently occurred in Arunachal Pradesh’s Itanagar, causing a flood-like situation. About Cloudbursts: UPSC IAS Preparation Resources Current Affairs