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.
The Delhi government has announced a three-month extension of its Electric Vehicle (EV) policy. This decision comes alongside a commitment to maintain power subsidies for various groups. The...
A recent global study reveals alarming statistics about human-induced changes to land. Since 1990, nearly a quarter of the Earth's land has been adversely transformed. This transformation threatens...
A sandstorm recently impacted central and southern Iraq. This event resulted in over 1,800 hospitalisations due to respiratory issues. Local authorities described the storm as the most severe...
The recent restrictions on rare earth exports by China have sent shockwaves through global industries. Rare Earth Elements (REEs) are essential for various high-value goods, including defence technologies...
In 2019, Surat, Gujarat, launched the world's first market for trading particulate matter emissions. This initiative aimed to reduce pollution while lowering compliance costs for industries. A recent...
In recent years, South Asia has faced unprecedented heatwaves. A study by researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB) marks various climatic drivers behind these extreme...
Nigeria faces flooding risks across 30 of its 36 states. The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) released a forecast urging community-based flood forecasting. This strategy aims to enhance...
On April 16, 2025, the Supreme Court of India will address the urgent matter of tree removal near the University of Hyderabad. This follows a suo motu cognisance...
Recent research from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) and Germany’s Museum A. Koenig has revealed six new species of Sericinae scarab beetles. This discovery marks the rich...
A new damselfly species named Euphaea wayanadensis was discovered in the Wayanad landscape of the Western Ghats. This finding was published in the March edition of the journal...
