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Disasters and their Management – UPSC GS3

This module of the GS Paper 3: Economy, Environment, S&T & Security course covers disaster management framework, hydro-meteorological and geophysical hazards. It has 3 study lessons and a 24-question practice quiz. Free lessons can be read in full; premium lessons show a preview.

Lessons in this module

1. Disaster Management Framework in India: DM Act, NDMA and the Sendai Framework

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Definition (DM Act 2005): a catastrophe, mishap, calamity or grave occurrence in any area, arising from natural or man-made causes, or by accident or negligence. It results in substantial loss of life, human suffering, or…

2. Hydro-meteorological Disasters: Floods, Cyclones, Droughts, Heatwaves and Cloudbursts

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Extent: India loses on average about 1,600 lives a year to floods. The Rashtriya Barh Ayog (1980) estimated the flood-prone area at 40 million hectares. Causes: natural: heavy monsoon rainfall, cyclones, cloudbursts, glacial lake outbursts,…

3. Geophysical Hazards and Industrial Disasters: Earthquakes, Tsunamis, Landslides and Chemical Accidents

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Cause: the Indian plate moves north at about 5 cm a year and collides with the Eurasian plate. This makes the Himalaya and the Northeast highly seismic. Seismic zones (BIS IS 1893): Zone V (very…

Module quiz: Disasters and their Management (24 questions)

Maps & infographics in this module

Organogram of disaster management institutions at national, state and district levels under the DM Act 2005 with their chairpersons — A three-tier structure from NDMA to DDMA, with matching response and mitigation funds.

Cycle diagram of disaster management stages: prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery and reconstruction around disaster risk reduction — Investment before a disaster reduces the cost of response and recovery.

Four cards listing the Sendai Framework priorities: understanding risk, governance, investing in risk reduction and preparedness — The Sendai Framework (2015–2030) succeeded the Hyogo Framework and sets seven global targets.

Cyclone Asani over the Bay of Bengal, May 2022 (NASA). Credit: Wikimedia Commons · Public domain.

Flooding at Cheruvannur, Kerala. Credit: Wikimedia Commons · CC0.

Polygonal cracks in drought-dried soil. Credit: Wikimedia Commons · CC0.

Frequently asked questions

Lessons: Disaster Management Framework in India: DM Act, NDMA and the Sendai Framework; Hydro-meteorological Disasters: Floods, Cyclones, Droughts, Heatwaves and Cloudbursts; Geophysical Hazards and Industrial Disasters: Earthquakes, Tsunamis, Landslides and Chemical Accidents.

Answer: Prime Minister. Prime Minister.

Answer: Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. Drought remains with Agriculture.

Answer: 2015–2030. 2015–2030.

Answer: 4. Four priorities, seven targets.

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Disasters and their Management – UPSC GS3

Lessons in this module

1. Disaster Management Framework in India: DM Act, NDMA and the Sendai Framework

2. Hydro-meteorological Disasters: Floods, Cyclones, Droughts, Heatwaves and Cloudbursts

3. Geophysical Hazards and Industrial Disasters: Earthquakes, Tsunamis, Landslides and Chemical Accidents

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Frequently asked questions

What is covered in Disasters and their Management for UPSC GS3?

The NDMA is chaired by:

The nodal ministry for drought management is:

The Sendai Framework covers the period:

How many priorities for action does the Sendai Framework have?

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