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Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill 2024 | UPSC

Introduction Recently, the Union Government introduced a Bill in Parliament seeking to amend the Disaster Management Act, 2005. It proposes to make important changes in the Act, aimed mainly at improving the operational efficiencies in responding to a natural disaster. The Bill seeks to significantly expand the role and responsibilities of the National Disaster Management […]

Wayanad Landslide: Kerala’s Deadliest Landslide | UPSC

Riteish Sharma / Mains Articles / August 3, 2024

Introduction The catastrophic landslide in Wayanad on July 30 has caused extensive devastation in Kerala, resulting in over 250 fatalities. This disaster is the most severe landslide-related event in Kerala’s history in terms of casualties, reigniting discussions about the Madhav Gadgil Committee (2011) and the K Kasturirangan-led High Level Working Group (2013) recommendations to designate

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