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Disaster Management
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.
Delhi has recently enforced a fuel ban on older vehicles to combat severe air pollution. Diesel vehicles over 10 years old and petrol vehicles over 15 years old...
July 5, 2025
Suriname has made history by becoming the first country in the Amazon region to receive malaria-free certification from the World Health Organization (WHO). This achievement comes after nearly...
July 4, 2025
In January 2024, commercial trawlers off India's southern coast caught unusual eels from the Arabian Sea. These specimens prompted interest from marine biologists. The eels were examined by...
July 4, 2025
India launched C-FLOOD, a pioneering Unified Inundation Forecasting System. This initiative was inaugurated by the Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri C. R. Patil, in New Delhi. The...
July 4, 2025
The southwest monsoon covered India nine days earlier than usual. The monsoon arrived in Kerala on May 24. This was eight days ahead of the standard June 1...
July 4, 2025
The Union Environment Ministry recently convened meeting in Dehradun to review Project Elephant's initiatives. This meeting, chaired by Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, marked the 21st gathering of the...
June 27, 2025
The Patna Water Metro project is set to revolutionise the city’s transport system. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal recently announced plans to introduce water...
June 27, 2025
As nations strive to meet the 30x30 target of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, recent findings show challenges in marine protected areas (MPAs) and their effectiveness in conserving...
June 27, 2025
Recent studies highlight the relationship between climate change and gut microbiota health. A review published in The Lancet Planetary Health reveals that climate-driven food shortages and undernourishment may...
May 9, 2025
Recent data indicates decline in life expectancy in India for the first time in five decades. The life expectancy at birth has decreased by 0.2 years, now estimated...
May 9, 2025
