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.
Air pollution in India remains a persistent and severe health hazard in 2025. Despite growing awareness and technological advances, pollution control struggles due to overlapping environmental and health...
The year 2025 marks milestone in the global recognition of traditional medicine. With the upcoming Second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine in New Delhi, the world is...
The COP30 climate summit held in Brazil in 2025 concluded with a consensus called the Mutirão agreement. Countries agreed to prioritise adaptation to climate change over immediate fossil...
India’s pollution crisis in 2025 remains complex. Traditional sources like festival firecrackers and stubble burning continue to worsen air quality. Meanwhile, electric vehicles (EVs), seen as a green...
The air quality in Delhi has reached alarming levels in 2025. The Air Quality Index (AQI) has deteriorated from the ‘very poor’ to the ‘severe’ category. Such pollution...
Freshwater scarcity is an escalating global challenge as the world’s population nears 10 billion by 2050. Despite freshwater accounting for just 2.57 per cent of Earth’s water, humanity...
The 30th Conference of Parties (COP30) concluded in Belem, Brazil, in November 2025. The summit focused on creating actionable road maps to end deforestation and phase out fossil...
Recent trends show a global push to ease industrial regulations, including reducing green cover requirements for industrial estates and standalone industries. This move is often seen as boosting...
The Supreme Court of India recently recalled its May 2025 Vanashakti judgment. The original ruling barred ex post facto environmental clearances (EC). These clearances allowed the regularisation of...
The state of Gujarat has witnessed the return of the tiger after decades of its declared extinction. The first confirmed sighting was nearly nine months ago in the...
