Disaster management involves preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies. It includes planning, training, and resource allocation. Effective communication is crucial during crises. Governments and organisations collaborate to minimise risks. Community involvement enhances resilience. Legal frameworks guide disaster response efforts. Cultural factors influence recovery strategies. Understanding geography aids in risk assessment. Overall, disaster management aims to protect lives and property.
India’s railways have entered a new era with the successful trial of the country’s first hydrogen-powered coach in 2025. This milestone marks Indian Railways’ fast-paced shift towards sustainable...
The 2025 monsoon season in Uttarakhand saw unprecedented floods and landslides. Torrential rains overwhelmed rivers and infrastructure. Entire communities faced sudden devastation. This extreme weather reflects a growing...
India faces increasing disaster risks in 2025 due to climate change and human factors. Recent monsoons revealed severe floods, cloudbursts, and landslides across the country. These events have...
The Great Nicobar Island is at the centre of a major environmental and developmental debate in 2025. The Government of India has proposed a multi-crore project involving a...
The latest Global Burden of Disease (GBD) report reveals a major shift in India’s health landscape. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) now lead as the primary cause of death, overtaking...
The late 2025 protests in Ladakh have brought urgent attention to the region’s environmental crisis. The disturbances in Leh, marked by curfews and the arrest of environmentalist Sonam...
The Supreme Court of India in 2025 is reviewing the decade-old ban on firecrackers in Delhi-NCR. The court is considering a trial relaxation to balance public health and...
Frequent climate disasters worldwide have severely disrupted economies and livelihoods in 2025. Heatwaves, wildfires, droughts, floods and landslides have become common. These events have slowed down global GDP...
Recent years have seen rising debates on climate change and its impacts. Climate models stand central in these discussions. These computer simulations help scientists predict future climate patterns...
Asia’s ambitious Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) strategies risk increasing greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 25 billion tonnes by 2050. This could endanger the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C target...
