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 Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) marks a decade of transformative impact in sanitation and public hygiene. The mission aligns closely with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG),...
World Ozone Day 2025 marks the ongoing global efforts to protect the ozone layer and addresses emerging issues related to surface ozone pollution. Marking the 40th anniversary of...
India’s early achievement of E20 fuel blending marks step in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and crude oil dependence. The government aims to move beyond E20 to E27, enhancing...
The 2025 survey of saltwater crocodiles in the Sundarban Biosphere Reserve shows rise in their population and diversity. This marks an important success for wildlife conservation in India....
Plastic pollution has emerged as a critical global environmental challenge in 2025. The issue affects ecosystems, human health, and sustainable development worldwide. Recent data shows plastic production and...
The Himalayas, home to over 210 million people across seven countries, face escalating environmental and urban challenges. Recent disasters like flash floods in Uttarkashi, landslides in Mandi, and...
The Great Nicobar Island Project, initiated by the Narendra Modi government, aims to transform the island into a key maritime and air hub in the Indian Ocean Region....
India’s vulture populations have plummeted by over 95% since the 1990s. This decline is linked to the veterinary use of diclofenac, a drug toxic to vultures. Their loss...
The southwest monsoon season of 2025 ended with record-breaking rainfall across north India. While the heavy rains boosted kharif crop sowing and reservoir levels, they also caused severe...
The Great Nicobar mega-infrastructure project, costing ₹72,000 crore, has sparked widespread concern in 2025. This project endangers indigenous tribes, unique ecosystems, and is vulnerable to natural disasters. Despite...
