Disaster Management

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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDisaster and Disaster ManagementSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
14 Jan, 2026

Home Ministry asks DGPs to standardise protocol for events drawing large crowds (Police chiefs told to clearly define responsibilities for event organisers, maintain detailed arrangement record), Pg10

Home Ministry directs DGPs to standardize event protocols, defining organizer responsibilities for crowd control and emergency response after recent tragedies.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDisaster and Disaster Management
12 Jan, 2026

Plans for four agile Army battle groups in the east gather pace, Pg3

Indian Army to deploy agile Integrated Battle Groups (IBGs) near China border for rapid response and enhanced combat readiness.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentDisaster and Disaster Management
5 Jan, 2026

India loses 0.4% of its GDP every year to natural disasters, Pg7

India faces annual GDP loss of 0.4% due to increasing natural disasters, ranking second highest in World Risk Index.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Disaster and Disaster Management
31 Dec, 2025

Electrification of 'challenging' Western Ghats track complete, Pg10

Indian Railways achieves 99% broad gauge electrification with challenging Western Ghats project completion, enhancing connectivity between Bengaluru and Mangaluru.

Disaster and Disaster ManagementSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
29 Dec, 2025

Prepare SOPs on response to tackle crisis: Top cop to units (IN WAKE OF BONDI BEACH TERROR ATTACK IN AUSTRALIA), Pg3

Delhi Police enhances counter-terror preparedness post-Bondi Beach attack, orders SOPs for rapid response and coordinated action during crisis.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Disaster and Disaster Management
27 Dec, 2025

2 years after Silkyara collapse, new norms could shape tunnel building, Pg13

MoRTH issues stringent guidelines for road tunnel construction following Silkyara collapse, emphasizing risk mitigation and geological investigation for safer infrastructure.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesDisaster and Disaster Management
26 Dec, 2025

In Indian Ocean region, 100 villages to be tsunami-ready, Pg11

India to certify 100 villages as 'tsunami-ready' in Indian Ocean region by 2026, enhancing disaster preparedness and community resilience.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesDisaster and Disaster Management
25 Dec, 2025

Four trends redefining the North Indian Ocean’s storm cycle, Pg11

North Indian Ocean storm patterns redefined: Decreased frequency, intensified severity, Arabian Sea surge, and seasonality shift observed.

India and its Neighbourhood RelationsDisaster and Disaster Management
24 Dec, 2025

India pledges $450-mn relief package as Jaishankar meets top Lanka leaders, Pg9

India pledges $450 million aid to Sri Lanka post-Cyclone Ditwah, strengthening ties through 'Neighbourhood First' policy and Operation Sagar Bandhu.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
23 Dec, 2025

On the right to a healthy environment, Pg8

Article 21 of the Constitution now includes the right to a healthy environment, as per Supreme Court's recent interpretation.

India and its Neighbourhood RelationsDisaster and Disaster Management
23 Dec, 2025

Jaishankar visits cyclone-hit Lanka as PM special envoy, Pg6

Jaishankar visits cyclone-hit Sri Lanka as PM's envoy, pledging India's support through 'Operation Sagar Bandhu' with 1,134 tonnes of aid.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Disaster and Disaster Management
23 Dec, 2025

15 yrs after Fukushima disaster, Japan to restart world's biggest nuclear plant, Pg14

Japan restarts Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant, world's largest, 15 years post-Fukushima, aiming to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

Conservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
22 Dec, 2025

Elephant calf injured in Assam train collision dies; Centre seeks report, Pg10

Elephant calf dies after train collision in Assam; Union Environment Ministry seeks report and enhanced corridor safety measures.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
22 Dec, 2025

Curbing elephant deaths on tracks needs blend of infra, tech, Pg11

Rising train-elephant collisions prompt call for infrastructure upgrades, technology adoption, and habitat preservation to mitigate wildlife mortality.

Inclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesImportant Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesDisaster and Disaster Management
20 Dec, 2025

The long path from wreckage to recovery, Pg9

Cyclone Ditwah devastates Sri Lanka, exacerbating economic crisis and disproportionately impacting marginalized Malaiyaha Tamils; recovery efforts complicated by IMF austerity measures.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
18 Dec, 2025

​Rearguard action, Pg6

Fog worsens air quality in North India, leading to accidents, flight cancellations, and emergency restrictions in Delhi.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesImportant Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaDisaster and Disaster Management
17 Dec, 2025

Climate change, deforestation worsened impact of SE Asia cyclones, Pg18

Deforestation and urbanization amplified cyclone-induced floods in Southeast Asia, causing 1,600 deaths and billions in economic losses.

Health SectorBiotechnologyDisaster and Disaster ManagementRole of External State and Non State Actors
16 Dec, 2025

Does India need to upgrade its biosecurity measures?, Pg10

India confronts escalating biosecurity threats, necessitating upgraded measures against potential bio-attacks and weaponization of biological agents by malicious actors.

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
11 Dec, 2025

Belém to Copernicus, the climate challenge, Pg10

Copernicus data reveals alarming breach of 1.5°C threshold, signaling urgent need for COP30 climate action and resilience funding.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
8 Dec, 2025

South Asia needs climate solidarity, Pg11

South Asian nations propose regional climate body (SACCC) to combat climate change impacts, pooling resources and knowledge for resilience.

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