Role of NDMA in IndiaThe National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) was established in 2005 under the Disaster Management Act.It is the apex body for disaster management in India.The primary aim of NDMA is to build a…
Case studies: Bhopal Gas Tragedy, Chernobyl disasterThe Bhopal Gas Tragedy occurred on the night of December 2-3, 1984, in Bhopal, India.It was caused by the leakage of methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas from the Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL) pesticide…
Disaster management cycle: Preparedness, mitigation, response, recoveryDisaster Management Cycle consists of four key phases: Preparedness, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery.Preparedness involves planning and preparing communities to deal with disasters effectively.Key…
Types of disasters: Natural (earthquakes, floods) and man-made (industrial accidents)Natural DisastersEarthquakes: Sudden shaking of the Earth's crust due to tectonic movements.Floods: Overflow of water bodies, often caused by heavy rainfall, dam failures, or storm surges.Tsunamis:…