Biological and public health emergencies (BPHE)
Biological and public health emergencies (BPHE) A biological emergency is one caused due to natural outbreaks of epidemics or the… Continue reading Biological and public health emergencies (BPHE)
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Cold Wave, Derecho
Cold wave: A rapid fall in temperature within 24 hours to a level requiring substantially increased protection to agriculture, industry,… Continue reading Cold Wave, Derecho
Heatwaves
The IPCC defines heatwave as “a period of abnormally hot weather, often defined with reference to a relative temperature threshold,… Continue reading Heatwaves
Cyclones
Cyclone: rapid inward air circulation around a low-pressure area. The air circulates in an anticlockwise direction in the Northern hemisphere… Continue reading Cyclones
Cyclone: rapid inward air circulation around a low-pressure area. The air circulates in an anticlockwise direction in the Northern hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern hemisphere.
Droughts
Broadly drought is perceived as a sharply felt water deficit caused by variations in the natural hydro-meteorological factors, agro-ecological conditions,… Continue reading Droughts
Wave Action
Wave Action: Physical processes and movements associated with the propagation of waves in a fluid medium, such as water or… Continue reading Wave Action
Landslides
Landslides: Movement of a mass of rock, debris, or earth down a slope under the direct influence of gravity. It… Continue reading Landslides
Urban Floods
Urban Floods: It is caused by the combination of meteorological, hydrological and human factors. Flood peaks from 1.8 to 8… Continue reading Urban Floods
Floods
The inundation of land and human settlements by the rise of water in the channels and its spill-over presents the… Continue reading Floods
Volcanic Eruptions
A type of geological event near an opening/vent in the Earth’s surface including volcanic eruptions of lava, ash, hot vapour,… Continue reading Volcanic Eruptions
Tsunamis
Tsunamis (Japanese for “harbour wave”), also known as a seismic sea wave, are a series of very large waves with… Continue reading Tsunamis
Earthquakes/ Mass movement of earth materials
It is the shaking of the earth. It is caused due the release of energy, which generates waves that travel… Continue reading Earthquakes/ Mass movement of earth materials
Civil Services
Civil Services: “While governments may come and go, ministers may rise and fall, the administration of a country goes on… Continue reading Civil Services
Right to Information
Right to Information Act, 2005 “Where a society has chosen to accept democracy as its creedal faith, it is elementary… Continue reading Right to Information
Social Audit
Social audit is a collaborative process in which the public, particularly the beneficiaries, actively participate in evaluating the performance of… Continue reading Social Audit
Transparency and Accountability
Transparency and Accountability: [2021] An independent and empowered social audit mechanism is an absolute must in every sphere of public… Continue reading Transparency and Accountability
Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs)
Previous Year Questions [2023] Discuss the contribution of civil society groups for women’s effective and meaningful participation and representation in… Continue reading Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs)
Disaster Management
Disaster Disaster Management: The term “disaster” comes from the French word “Desastre,” a combination of ‘des’ meaning bad, and ‘aster’… Continue reading Disaster Management
URBANISATION AND ASSOCIATED ISSUES
Urbanisation is important in UPSC CSE Mains due to its impact on economic growth, social dynamics, and governance challenges. It… Continue reading URBANISATION AND ASSOCIATED ISSUES
SKILL DEVELOPMENT IN INDIA
Skill development is a critical topic in UPSC CSE Mains due to its role in enhancing economic productivity, fostering inclusive… Continue reading SKILL DEVELOPMENT IN INDIA
