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.
In recent years, global trafficking of pangolin scales and elephant ivory has declined. This trend is largely attributed to pandemic-related disruptions, enhanced law enforcement, and evolving smuggling tactics....
India is experiencing increase in mortality due to extreme temperatures. A recent study reveals that nearly 35,000 deaths occurred from 2001 to 2019, primarily affecting men. The study...
India has experienced a notable warming trend over recent decades. However, this warming is less pronounced compared to the broader Northern Hemisphere. Recent satellite data from NASA indicates...
Recent studies suggest that the conventional replacement level fertility (RLF) of 2.1 children per woman may be insufficient in many developed countries to avert human extinction. Researchers argue...
The Greater Hesaraghatta Grassland Conservation Reserve has been officially established in Karnataka. This move aims to protect a 5,678-acre grassland ecosystem near Bengaluru. The announcement brings relief to...
Recent weather patterns across Northern India have shown shift. Heavy rainfall and strong winds struck Delhi and surrounding areas on May 2, 2025. This unusual weather was attributed...
In move on Labour Day 2025, ten major worker groups from India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal signed the Polluters’ Pay Pact in New Delhi. This agreement urges...
The world is currently facing an unprecedented coral bleaching crisis. The fourth global coral bleaching event (GCBE4) began in January 2023 and has surpassed previous records in scale...
The water conflict between Punjab and Haryana has escalated recently. The Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) ordered the release of an additional 8,500 cusecs of water to Haryana....
The Yamuna River, vital for Delhi's ecology and water supply, faces severe pollution challenges. Recently, a high-level meeting led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi resulted in a comprehensive...
