GS3 · Topic
Disaster Management
Response to a specific hazard: flood, cyclone, earthquake, landslide, heatwave, drought, industrial and urban disaster.
120 UPSC Mains GS3 questions on Disaster Management that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2017–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
Recently ISRO successfully tested the Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV-TD). Explain its significance. Also, discuss why heatwaves should be declared a natural disaster and suggest measures to mitigate their impact.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Space TechnologyDisaster Management
What do you understand by cloud burst? Examine the reasons for high vulnerability of the mountainous regions to cloud bursts and discuss ways to mitigate its ill-effects.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
Provide a brief account of the vulnerability of India to cyclone-related hazards. With reference to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) guidelines, discuss the measures that need to be adopted to mitigate the impact of cyclones.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
Recently, there has been a surge in the incidence of heatwaves in India. Discuss the reasons behind this and state the various mitigation measures in this regard.
Answered by 1 topper
Disaster ManagementClimate Change
Analyse the relation between heatwaves and Agriculture highlighting the impact India has had in the recent past.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Crops and Cropping PatternsClimate Change
Analyse the various causes of landslides in India. What strategies can be implemented to enhance disaster resilience against them?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
Social media can be leveraged by incorporating its wise use in disaster management strategies. Critically examine
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Disaster ManagementMedia and Social Networks
Discuss how climate induced flood loads and reservoir level change may lead to dam failure. In what ways does the Dam Safety Act 2021 ensure prevention of dam failure-related disasters?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
How does the Sendai Framework enhance Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in India?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Disaster Risk ReductionDisaster Management
The world has witnessed a huge surge in climate-induced disasters, which are largely driven by anthropogenic factors. In this context, analyse the role of early warning systems in mitigating the impact of the disasters.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Disaster Risk ReductionDisaster Management
Urban fire is becoming a serious cause of concern in Indian cities. In this context, highlight the major causes behind urban fires in India. What steps can be taken to build robust fire resilience in Indian cities?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
Despite the presence of a strong institutional framework and clearly stated policy, huge losses in terms of human, financial, environmental and livelihood show that India still struggles in effective management of disasters. Discuss the reasons for the gap between policy and practices related to disaster management in the country.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
How is Flash drought different from conventional drought? Discuss about the vulnerability of India to Flash drought related hazards.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
How unplanned development and disregard for natural water bodies cause frequent urban flooding in Indian cities. What can we learn from other countries in an attempt to address the Urban flooding in India?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
The convergence of biological disasters and natural hazards has severe implications on lives, livelihoods, and economic systems. Critically examine.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Disaster ManagementBiodiversity and Conservation
Poor building design, flagrant violations of building and fire safety norms and overcrowding of spaces are responsible for the rising risk of fires in urban areas. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
The recent land subsidence in Joshimath, Uttarakhand shows the fragility of Himalayan ecosystem and the associate disaster with it. Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) was launched by India in 2019 to bring focus of the global community in developing infrastructure for the future.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
How can the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) help in reducing greenhouse gas emissions? Discuss the potential and challenges associated with its implementation in India. 8. Should heatwaves be declared a disaster under the National Disaster Management Act, 2005? Critically examine. 9. Discuss how a joint doctrine for cybersecurity would help in securing the fourth domain of warfare.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Climate ChangeEnvironmental Governance
India is vulnerable to a large number of natural disasters on account of its unique geo-climatic conditions. Elaborate with examples.
Answered by 1 topper
Disaster Management
Carbon Credit Trading Scheme is devised in order to formalize and develop integrated market for financial support to clean development
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Climate ChangeEnvironmental Governance
"A little mismanagement holds potential to turn celebrations awry. The most common fellers include stampedes and fire". Examine. How can an integrated and structured plan-ning help mitigate and prevent crowd disasters?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
Why is it necessary for India to build disaster resistant infrastructure? What measures should India adopt to reduce disaster risk and enhance disaster preparedness.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Disaster Risk ReductionDisaster Management
For a holistic approach to disaster risk reduction, there is a need to mainstream indigenous traditional knowledge and link it with modern technologies. Analyse.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Disaster Risk ReductionDisaster Management
Considering India's vulnerability to various disasters, discuss the need for disaster resilient infrastructure. Explain the role of the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) in this context.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Disaster Risk ReductionDisaster Management
What are the current National and International efforts towards disaster risk reduction? How will coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure help in this regard.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Disaster Risk ReductionDisaster Management
Local bodies are the key to disaster risk mitigation in India. Discuss with examples.
Answered by 1 topper
Disaster Risk ReductionDisaster Management
What are the key impacts of oil spills on the environment, and how can India strengthen its response and management mechanisms?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
PollutionEnvironmental Governance
Global Assessment Report 2019 highlights India's vulnerability towards disaster. Mention its findings and discuss the reasons for disaster Vulnerability.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
How are disasters intertwined with development? How can the Sustainable Development Goals and Paris Climate Accord along with the Sendai Framework help aid disaster management in India?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
"Passenger boat accidents are showing increasing trends across India leading to loss of life of scores of people". Examining the causes, discuss measures to prevent such boat accidents.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction