Disaster Management

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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
19 Aug, 2026

12th BRICS Environment Ministers Meeting

BRICS Environment Ministers unveil four knowledge compendiums on sustainable lifestyles, wildfire management, greening approaches, and circular economy practices.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Disaster and Disaster Management
18 Aug, 2026

Can SHANTI Act override court on compensation for nuclear disasters, asks SC, Pg10

Supreme Court challenges SHANTI Act 2025's liability caps for nuclear disasters, questioning if it can restrict constitutional courts from awarding suitable victim compensation.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDisaster and Disaster Management
17 Aug, 2026

Odisha's coastal erosion: The measures to save lives, livelihoods, Pg4

Union Minister reveals 28% of Odisha's coastline is eroding, displacing hundreds; government implements geotextile tubes and climate resettlement colonies.

Salient Features of World's Physical GeographyChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
17 Aug, 2026

Assam floods are not only story of a river's vagaries, Pg15

Historical land-use changes, deforestation, and climate shifts exacerbate Assam's floods, revealing deep-rooted environmental vulnerabilities beyond natural river cycles.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
17 Aug, 2026

Hara Mangrove Forests, Pg II

Massive oil spill from Minoan Pioneer threatens vital Hara mangrove forests in Persian Gulf, with West Asia conflict hindering crucial cleanup efforts.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeDisaster and Disaster Management
14 Aug, 2026

Parliament Question: Mission Mausam

Government launches ₹2,000 crore Mission Mausam to make India a 'Weather-ready and Climate-smart Nation' by strengthening early warnings and resilience.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
13 Aug, 2026

Coexisting with the water: learning to live with the floods, Pg9

Assam grapples with annual monsoon floods, exacerbated by man-made interventions like deforestation and poor drainage, urging a humbler approach to river management.

E GovernanceE Technology in Aid of FarmersSpace TechnologyDisaster and Disaster Management
13 Aug, 2026

Parliament Question: Space Vision 2047

ISRO details extensive space technology applications across agriculture, disaster management, and welfare schemes, outlining Space Vision 2047 for national development.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDisaster and Disaster Management
12 Aug, 2026

Urban Flood Risk Mitigation Programme

Central Government approves Urban Flood Risk Mitigation Programme (UFRMP) Phase-I and Phase-II across 18 cities with Rs 5520 crore outlay to enhance flood resilience.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentDisaster and Disaster ManagementSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
12 Aug, 2026

Launch Of Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel

GRSE Kolkata launches 'Shruti', a Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel, for Indian Navy, strengthening maritime security and 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'.

Health SectorImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaDisaster and Disaster Management
11 Aug, 2026

WHO says Ebola outbreak started months ago, Pg14

WHO confirms eastern Congo Ebola outbreak started in February, months before official declaration, becoming the fastest-growing disease event.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
9 Aug, 2026

Records reveal engineering’s effect on Yangtze floods, Pg13

Scientists reveal human engineering, like embankments and lake reclamation, intensified Yangtze River's 100-year floods by up to 18% over 500 years.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDisaster and Disaster Management
9 Aug, 2026

Assam needs ‘national solution’ to floods: CM, Pg10

Assam CM advocates for a scientific 'national solution' to annual floods, rejecting mere 'national problem' declaration, seeking central funds and expert interventions.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSpace TechnologyConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
8 Aug, 2026

House Panel Calls For New Satellite To Monitor Forest Fires In Himalayan Region, Pg6

Parliamentary panel urges dedicated geostationary satellite for 24/7 monitoring of Himalayan forest fires, citing critical observational gaps and reliance on foreign satellites.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesScience and Technology in Everyday LifeDisaster and Disaster Management
7 Aug, 2026

Wayanad set to get advanced X-band weather radar, Pg7

Wayanad to get advanced X-band weather radar by December, enhancing extreme weather forecasts and early warning systems after devastating landslides.

India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Disaster and Disaster Management
6 Aug, 2026

Misri meets Lanka President, bilateral projects in focus, Pg7

India and Sri Lanka boost bilateral ties with new Lines of Credit, FTA negotiations, and social security pact during Foreign Secretary Misri's visit.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
6 Aug, 2026

Silt in rivers to urbanisation: Behind Kerala's worsening floods, Pg12

Kerala's worsening floods are attributed to human-made factors like river siltation, rapid urbanisation, and wetland disappearance, exacerbating disaster impact.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
6 Aug, 2026

A Climate Resilience Pathway Between India And China, Pg6

Amidst increasing extreme weather events, India and China explore climate resilience cooperation, focusing on disaster mitigation, urban planning, and bridging the finance gap.

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentIT and ComputersDisaster and Disaster Management
5 Aug, 2026

C-DAC and Geological Survey of India Sign Umbrella MoU to Strengthen Geoscience, Mineral Exploration and Disaster Management Through Next-Generation Technologies

C-DAC and GSI sign MoU to leverage AI, HPC for geoscience, mineral exploration, and disaster management, boosting India's resource security and self-reliance.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster ManagementCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
4 Aug, 2026

Behind Kerala's Decision To Take Some Forest Spots Off Google Maps, Pg9

Kerala moves to remove illegal geotags from Google Maps to safeguard sensitive forest ecosystems, wildlife corridors, and prevent disaster-prone entries.

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