GS3 · Practice questions
Disaster Risk Reduction
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What are the key lessons for disaster management and environmental conservation in the Himalayan region, in light of the recent disaster in Joshimath, Uttarakhand?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 14 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Disaster ManagementEnvironmental Governance
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.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 14 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
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.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 11 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
Air accidents are low-frequency but high-impact events. Examine the disaster management protocols in place for aviation-related emergencies in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 11 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Disaster ManagementInfrastructure
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?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 9 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Disaster ManagementClimate Change
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of disaster management in public health. Discuss the key strategies and challenges for managing pandemics and other infectious disease outbreaks.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
Given its vast resources and technical expertise, India can play a key role in assisting the Pacific Small Island Developing States (PSIDS) in dealing with the impact of climate change. Analyse.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Climate ChangeEnvironmental Governance
Discuss the multiple issues associated with space debris. Also, state the initiatives taken in recent times to tackle this menace.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Space TechnologyDisaster Risk Reduction
Disaster management is not just about responding to emergencies but also about building resilient communities. Discuss the key strategies that can be used to build community resilience and reduce the impact of disasters.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Disaster Risk ReductionDisaster Management
Despite increased and regular occurrences of landslides over the past decade in India, the dominant development paradigm has largely not been modified. Examine.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
The recent "Disaster Management Plan of Ministry of Panchayati Raj (DMP-MoPR)" aims to develop disaster resilience at the grassroots level. In this context, discuss the rationale behind the formulation of the Plan and highlight its key components.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
How can the resilience of Indian coastal communities be strengthened to tackle the growing natural hazards resulting from climate change?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
Elaborate the disaster vulnerability of Indian coastal cities with examples. Examine the relevance of Sendai Framework in disaster management of coastal regions.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
The growing influx of tourists in Himalayan states has breached their ecological carrying capacity, leading to significant man-made disasters. What measures can be implemented to prevent such disasters while promoting sustainable tourism? Discuss with relevant examples.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Disaster ManagementBiodiversity and Conservation
Analyse the reasons behind the increasing vulnerability of the Himalayan region to landslides. What steps can be taken for their management and control?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
Explain the structural and operational limitations of the Disaster Management Act, 2005. How far does the 2025 Amendment address these deficiencies through a shift towards anticipatory and technology-driven disaster governance?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
Write an explanatory note on the causes and impacts of avalanches. Also, highlight the various strategies to mitigate its impact, with a special emphasis on NDMA guidelines.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
Examine the reasons behind the rising occurrence of landslides in the Himalayan region and their potential impacts. Suggest sustainable mitigation strategies that could be adopted to tackle this escalating issue.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
Analyze the factors that contribute to the increased incidence and severity of floods in urban areas and the measures that can be taken to reduce the risk and enhance the resilience of the population.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
Bring out the importance of community-based disaster management in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
Quick mitigation with response to disaster are necessary to save life.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
Technology plays a multi-faceted role in augmenting the disaster management apparatus of the country. Discuss. Also, list the measures needed to enhance the usage of such technologies in managing disasters.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
Explain the causes and impacts of landslides. Also, discuss the various measures to mitigate their impact, with a special emphasis on National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) guidelines.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
Extreme weather events have become the new normal, revealing critical gaps in urban planning. Discuss the statement in the context of urban flooding.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction