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.
Recent observations reveal that killer whales (Orcinus orca) have been sharing freshly caught prey with humans. Unlike typical wild animal behaviour, these dolphins wait for humans to respond...
The summer of 2025 witnessed an unusual marine event along several Spanish coastlines. Tiny blue dragons, a species of sea slug known scientifically as "Glaucus atlanticus", appeared in...
Recent heavy monsoon rains have caused the Ghaggar River to cross danger levels in Punjab’s Mohali and Patiala districts. Floodgates at Sukhna Lake were opened to manage water...
India recently conducted deep-sea dives in the Atlantic Ocean as part of preparations for the Samudrayaan Project. This ambitious initiative aims to send humans to depths of 6,000...
India continues to rely heavily on coal for power generation despite growing renewable energy adoption. Coal and lignite accounted for 73% of power in 2022-23 and are expected...
Access to safe water and sanitation remains a critical challenge worldwide. A 2025 report by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) marks...
Recent research reveals that the economic damage caused by invasive non-native plants and animals worldwide exceeds $2.2 trillion. The study, published in Nature Ecology & Evolution, used data...
Recent studies reveal a slowdown in the rate of Arctic sea ice loss over the past two decades. This pause does not indicate a reversal or recovery of...
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is set to expand its wastewater surveillance programme to cover 10 viruses across 50 cities over the next six months. This...
The recent discussions in Geneva on a global plastics treaty have brought into light deep divisions among nations. The debate over banning single-use plastics and limiting polymer production...
