Flash Floods in Uttarakhand
Basic Understanding of Flash Floods Relevance : GS 3( Disaster Management) Geographic and Climatic Context of Uttarkashi The August 2025 Flash Flood: Event Summary Rescue and Relief Operations Wider Impact and Follow-Up Warnings Structural Causes and Broader Vulnerabilities Past Precedents Year Event Death Toll Impact 2013 Kedarnath Flash Floods ~5,700+ Worst Himalayan disaster in recent memory […]
India’s emerging shield against the climate crisis
Context & Urgency Relevance : GS 3(Disaster Management) How Parametric Insurance Works Implementation in India Global Relevance Infrastructure in Place What India Must Do Next Strategic Advantages
Eight killed in stampede at temple in Haridwar
What Happened Relevance : GS 3(Disaster Management) Geographic and Structural Context Demographics of Victims Administrative Failures Structural and Policy Dimensions Way Forward
IAF Jaguar Jet Crash
The Crash: Key Facts Relevance : GS 3(Disaster Management , Defence) Technical & Operational Concerns Why It Matters Replacement & Modernization Imperatives Macro Picture: India’s Combat Aircraft Fleet Aircraft Type Induction Year Status Quantity (approx) Jaguar 1979 Phasing Out ~90 Mirage 2000 1985 Mid-Life Upgrade ~50 Su-30MKI 2002 onwards Backbone Fleet 270 Rafale 2020 onwards […]
12 killed as key bridge collapses in Vadodara
The Incident Relevance : GS 3(Disaster Management) Bridge Profile Probable Causes Broader Governance Context 1. Systemic Neglect of Infrastructure Audits 2. Absence of Preventive Maintenance Culture 3. Urban-Rural Infrastructure Divide Comparative Insight: Recent Bridge Collapses Location Year Cause Casualties Morbi, Gujarat 2022 Corrosion, overloaded footbridge 135+ dead Bihar (Ganga Bridge) 2024 Under-construction, design flaw 3 dead […]
DGCA launches comprehensive audit to enhance aviation safety
Context:Following the tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad that killed over 270 people, the DGCA has launched a Comprehensive Safety Audit to overhaul India’s aviation safety framework and align with global standards. Relevance: GS 3 (Infrastructure, Disaster Management) , GS 2 ( Governance) Conclusion:
AAIB yet to decide where AI black box will be decoded
Context: Air India Crash and Investigation Relevance : GS 3(Disaster Management ,Technology) What Are These Black Boxes? Decoding Decision Pending India’s Lab Capacity – A New Step Previous Precedent: Kozhikode Crash 2020 Preliminary Reports: A Grey Area Kozhikode Case: Final Report Only Implications of Lack of Timelines Strategic Significance
AI flight with 242 on board crashes in Ahmedabad
Incident Overview Relevance : GS 3(Disaster Management ) Emergency Signals & Communication Passenger Demographics Aircraft Details Investigation & Response Official & Humanitarian Response Broader Implications
New study makes controversial weather-tweaking idea more realistic
Context Relevance : GS 3(Technology, Disaster Management ) What is Stratospheric Aerosol Injection (SAI)? Key Innovation in the New Study Modeling Results Risks and Challenges Is It a Solution?
Protect vulnerable people from summer heat
Context Relevance : GS 3(Disaster Management) Targeted States Vulnerable Populations Identified Alarming Data NHRC Recommendations Protocol and Guidelines Accountability