Damage to critical infrastructures amplifies the impact of natural disasters. Discuss the significance of building disaster resilient infrastructure in India.

How toppers approached it

From the one answer · about 180 words.

The toppers’ answers

• Vikas · AIR 27 · CSE 2025

More on Disaster Risk Reduction

Reducing exposure before an event: early warning, the NDMA and its plans, Sendai, resilient construction, land-use control.

• What are the key lessons for disaster management and environmental conservation in the Himalayan region, in light of the recent disaster in Joshimath, Uttarakhand?14 answers
• The Formation of the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure brings more robustness to the Disaster Management approach in India. Comment and justify the need for a new strategy to tackle Disasters in India.14 answers
• Discuss the importance of integrating traditional ecological knowledge of India's tribal communities with modern disaster management frameworks. Mention two examples where indigenous practices have contributed to disaster resilience.11 answers
• Air accidents are low-frequency but high-impact events. Examine the disaster management protocols in place for aviation-related emergencies in India.11 answers
• In light of the increased intensity, frequency and duration of heat waves in the last decade, do you think the time has come to include "heat waves" as a notified disaster under the Disaster Management Act, 2005?9 answers