- How natural are natural hazards? Explain based on its onset, severity, controlling capacity, and nature of the study area in connection with Disaster Preparedness.
- The formation of the Coalition for Disaster Resilience Infrastructure is a very promising initiative, however, it might fall short of its ambition unless seen in tandem with the Sendai framework and Paris Climate Change goals. Discuss.
- Is Community resilience a successful formula for Disaster Risk Reduction?
- The problem of flooding in urban areas is not only due to overflowing rivers, but also the uninformed ways in which our cities are coping with urbanisation. Discuss. In this context, mention the National Disaster Management Authority guidelines on urban floods.
- Even before we started using advanced technologies for disaster management, local communities responded to natural disasters based on indigenous/ traditional knowledge. In the light of the statement discuss with example the contribution of traditional knowledge in disaster management.
- What is the Sendai framework? Elaborate on the important initiatives taken by India based on the Sendai framework in disaster management.
- Explain the process of formation of a tsunami. Also, mention the tsunami preparedness and mitigation efforts taken by the government.
- Though land subsidence can happen for a host of reasons, it is imperative to estimate its possible impact and chalk out a sustainable plan to minimise the adverse impact. Discuss.
- What are industrial disasters? Discuss with adequate examples. Also, highlight the institutional framework for risk reduction of industrial disasters.
- Highlighting the challenges faced by Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in tackling disasters, discuss how the Disaster Management Plan of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj can help in addressing these challenges.
- Explain what you understand by a chemical disaster with examples from the Indian context. Also, mention the challenges to mitigate such disasters and discuss how these challenges can be addressed.
- Flash floods have a devastating impact on the habitations in low-lying regions in India. Discuss the reasons behind frequent occurrences of flash floods in India. Also, highlight their impact.
- In view of the extensive waterlogging and flooding of cities in India, it has become increasingly important to shift away from traditional approaches to flood management. Discuss. Also, state some alternative approaches that can be adopted in this context.
- Highlight the significance of international cooperation in disaster risk reduction. Also, state the initiatives taken by India to strengthen regional cooperation for reducing disasters.
- Delineate the various Landslide Vulnerability Zones in India. Also, enumerate the measures that can be taken to mitigate the effects of landslides.
- Multiple chemical disasters from the Bhopal gas tragedy to gas leak in Visakhapatnam have brought into focus the risks posed by hazardous chemicals (HAZCHEM) in India. In view of this, discuss the preparedness as well as gaps in Chemical Disaster Management (CDM) in India.
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