Disaster and Disaster Management Current Affairs for UPSC

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Buffer Stocks and Food Security Disaster and Disaster Management

Will El Niño weaken India’s economy?, Pg10

IMD warns of below-normal July rainfall, intensifying El Niño fears; economists predict 65 basis points GDP cut, soaring food inflation, and rural income collapse.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Buffer Stocks and Food Security Disaster and Disaster Management

7 Jul, 2026

Will El Niño weaken India’s economy?, Pg10

IMD warns of below-normal July rainfall, intensifying El Niño fears; economists predict 65 basis points GDP cut, soaring food inflation, and rural income collapse.

7 Jul, 2026

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

In climate fight, panchayat must partner in planning, Pg13

India's climate fight demands Gram Panchayats as planning partners, urging devolution of funds and authority to tackle local impacts and achieve NDCs.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

6 Jul, 2026

In climate fight, panchayat must partner in planning, Pg13

India's climate fight demands Gram Panchayats as planning partners, urging devolution of funds and authority to tackle local impacts and achieve NDCs.

6 Jul, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Disaster and Disaster Management

Venezuela thanks India for aiding earthquake survivors, Pg10

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil thanks India for crucial earthquake aid, including an Indian Army field hospital and 66 tonnes of relief supplies.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Disaster and Disaster Management

5 Jul, 2026

Venezuela thanks India for aiding earthquake survivors, Pg10

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil thanks India for crucial earthquake aid, including an Indian Army field hospital and 66 tonnes of relief supplies.

5 Jul, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Disaster and Disaster Management

Europe must rethink how it will live with heat, Pg12

Europe confronts a new normal of extreme heat, demanding urgent infrastructure, agricultural, and societal adaptation strategies beyond emergency responses.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Disaster and Disaster Management

4 Jul, 2026

Europe must rethink how it will live with heat, Pg12

Europe confronts a new normal of extreme heat, demanding urgent infrastructure, agricultural, and societal adaptation strategies beyond emergency responses.

4 Jul, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Disaster and Disaster Management

Below normal rain in July, current deficit 40%: IMD, Pg1

IMD warns of 'below normal' July rainfall, 40% deficit, threatening agriculture and water resources amidst 'Super El Niño' year.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Disaster and Disaster Management

1 Jul, 2026

Below normal rain in July, current deficit 40%: IMD, Pg1

IMD warns of 'below normal' July rainfall, 40% deficit, threatening agriculture and water resources amidst 'Super El Niño' year.

1 Jul, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

Overheated Europe, Underprepared world, Pg12

Europe reels from unprecedented 40°C+ heatwaves, exposing global warming's planetary emergency and demanding urgent climate action and commitments.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

30 Jun, 2026

Overheated Europe, Underprepared world, Pg12

Europe reels from unprecedented 40°C+ heatwaves, exposing global warming's planetary emergency and demanding urgent climate action and commitments.

30 Jun, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Disaster and Disaster Management

Sharing waters, Pg6

Southern CMs and Union Minister inaugurate Tungabhadra dam gates, pledging inter-state water cooperation despite Upper Bhadra project disputes and critical siltation issues.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Disaster and Disaster Management

29 Jun, 2026

Sharing waters, Pg6

Southern CMs and Union Minister inaugurate Tungabhadra dam gates, pledging inter-state water cooperation despite Upper Bhadra project disputes and critical siltation issues.

29 Jun, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Disaster and Disaster Management

Why India's buildings are vulnerable to fire, and what's needed to fix them, Pg15

Expert warns Indian buildings are fire magnets, citing recent Delhi and Lucknow tragedies, due to inflammable facades, inadequate escape routes, and poor urban planning.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Disaster and Disaster Management

29 Jun, 2026

Why India's buildings are vulnerable to fire, and what's needed to fix them, Pg15

Expert warns Indian buildings are fire magnets, citing recent Delhi and Lucknow tragedies, due to inflammable facades, inadequate escape routes, and poor urban planning.

29 Jun, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Disaster and Disaster Management

Tragic evening, Pg6

Devastating 7.5 magnitude earthquake levels Caracas, killing hundreds; India must urgently re-evaluate its shelved seismic building codes amidst high vulnerability.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Disaster and Disaster Management

27 Jun, 2026

Tragic evening, Pg6

Devastating 7.5 magnitude earthquake levels Caracas, killing hundreds; India must urgently re-evaluate its shelved seismic building codes amidst high vulnerability.

27 Jun, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Disaster and Disaster Management

Venezuela reels after deadly quakes, India sends transcontinental flights with medical aid, Pg1

India launches Operation Amistad, deploying C-17 Globemaster III aircraft with medical teams and BHISHM Cubes to aid earthquake-devastated Venezuela.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Disaster and Disaster Management

27 Jun, 2026

Venezuela reels after deadly quakes, India sends transcontinental flights with medical aid, Pg1

India launches Operation Amistad, deploying C-17 Globemaster III aircraft with medical teams and BHISHM Cubes to aid earthquake-devastated Venezuela.

27 Jun, 2026

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Disaster and Disaster Management

With 140-ft new bailey bridge, BRO restores key road link in Kishtwar, Pg9

BRO rapidly restores vital Kishtwar road link with 140-ft bailey bridge after cloudburst, reconnecting remote Machail region in just 12 days.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Disaster and Disaster Management

26 Jun, 2026

With 140-ft new bailey bridge, BRO restores key road link in Kishtwar, Pg9

BRO rapidly restores vital Kishtwar road link with 140-ft bailey bridge after cloudburst, reconnecting remote Machail region in just 12 days.

26 Jun, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Disaster and Disaster Management

Behind Venezuela’s quake devastation: Rare ‘seismic doublet’, vulnerable location, Pg12

Rare 'seismic doublet' of 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes devastates Venezuela, sparking fears of tens of thousands dead.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Disaster and Disaster Management

26 Jun, 2026

Behind Venezuela’s quake devastation: Rare ‘seismic doublet’, vulnerable location, Pg12

Rare 'seismic doublet' of 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes devastates Venezuela, sparking fears of tens of thousands dead.

26 Jun, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Disaster and Disaster Management

Viksit and Surakshit, Pg8

Lucknow fire tragedy exposes India's regulatory failures, unplanned urban growth, and inadequate fire safety, questioning the 'Viksit Bharat' vision amidst rising aspirations.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Disaster and Disaster Management

25 Jun, 2026

Viksit and Surakshit, Pg8

Lucknow fire tragedy exposes India's regulatory failures, unplanned urban growth, and inadequate fire safety, questioning the 'Viksit Bharat' vision amidst rising aspirations.

25 Jun, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

Ecological concerns as city runs out of space to dispose drain silt, Pg3

Delhi's monsoon de-silting drive creates ecological crisis as 30.91 lakh MT contaminated silt overwhelms disposal sites, forcing new bio-remediation solutions.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

25 Jun, 2026

Ecological concerns as city runs out of space to dispose drain silt, Pg3

Delhi's monsoon de-silting drive creates ecological crisis as 30.91 lakh MT contaminated silt overwhelms disposal sites, forcing new bio-remediation solutions.

25 Jun, 2026

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Disaster and Disaster Management

Number of districts most vulnerable to crop damage, Pg14

Agriculture Minister warns 111 districts face severe crop damage as 43% monsoon deficit, driven by El Nino, imperils critical Kharif sowing.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Disaster and Disaster Management

24 Jun, 2026

Number of districts most vulnerable to crop damage, Pg14

Agriculture Minister warns 111 districts face severe crop damage as 43% monsoon deficit, driven by El Nino, imperils critical Kharif sowing.

24 Jun, 2026

E Governance Science and Technology in Everyday Life Disaster and Disaster Management

Sabarimala shrine to get AI predictive systems, drones to manage crowds, Pg8

Sabarimala shrine to deploy AI predictive systems and drones for advanced crowd management during the upcoming annual pilgrimage, ensuring pilgrim safety and smooth operations.

E Governance Science and Technology in Everyday Life Disaster and Disaster Management

22 Jun, 2026

Sabarimala shrine to get AI predictive systems, drones to manage crowds, Pg8

Sabarimala shrine to deploy AI predictive systems and drones for advanced crowd management during the upcoming annual pilgrimage, ensuring pilgrim safety and smooth operations.

22 Jun, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Vulnerable Sections Disaster and Disaster Management

Insuring the informal worker against the soaring heat, Pg10

NGOs launch innovative parametric heat-insurance for 3,925 informal workers in Delhi-NCR, providing crucial financial relief against soaring temperatures and income loss.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Vulnerable Sections Disaster and Disaster Management

21 Jun, 2026

Insuring the informal worker against the soaring heat, Pg10

NGOs launch innovative parametric heat-insurance for 3,925 informal workers in Delhi-NCR, providing crucial financial relief against soaring temperatures and income loss.

21 Jun, 2026

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

Heatwaves leading to increased concentrations of ground-level ozone, aggravating health risks: Study, Pg16

Indian study reveals heatwaves boost ground-level ozone, causing over 830 deaths in 2024, aggravating lung and heart risks; urges active monitoring.

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

20 Jun, 2026

Heatwaves leading to increased concentrations of ground-level ozone, aggravating health risks: Study, Pg16

Indian study reveals heatwaves boost ground-level ozone, causing over 830 deaths in 2024, aggravating lung and heart risks; urges active monitoring.

20 Jun, 2026

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Disaster and Disaster Management

Four glacial lakes in Arunachal have expanded in a decade: study, Pg10

New satellite study reveals four high-risk glacial lakes in Arunachal Pradesh expanded significantly, escalating GLOF threat in Eastern Himalaya.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Disaster and Disaster Management

20 Jun, 2026

Four glacial lakes in Arunachal have expanded in a decade: study, Pg10

New satellite study reveals four high-risk glacial lakes in Arunachal Pradesh expanded significantly, escalating GLOF threat in Eastern Himalaya.

20 Jun, 2026

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

What is Kerala’s risk profile for Nipah?, Pg12

Kerala confronts recurring Nipah outbreaks, fueled by ecological disruptions and climate change, implementing advanced 'One Health' strategies and indigenous antibody research.

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

19 Jun, 2026

What is Kerala’s risk profile for Nipah?, Pg12

Kerala confronts recurring Nipah outbreaks, fueled by ecological disruptions and climate change, implementing advanced 'One Health' strategies and indigenous antibody research.

19 Jun, 2026

Disaster and Disaster Management

Will El Niño weaken India’s economy?, Pg10

Will El Niño weaken India’s economy?, Pg10

In climate fight, panchayat must partner in planning, Pg13

In climate fight, panchayat must partner in planning, Pg13

Venezuela thanks India for aiding earthquake survivors, Pg10

Venezuela thanks India for aiding earthquake survivors, Pg10

Europe must rethink how it will live with heat, Pg12

Europe must rethink how it will live with heat, Pg12

Below normal rain in July, current deficit 40%: IMD, Pg1

Below normal rain in July, current deficit 40%: IMD, Pg1

Overheated Europe, Underprepared world, Pg12

Overheated Europe, Underprepared world, Pg12

Sharing waters, Pg6

Sharing waters, Pg6

Why India's buildings are vulnerable to fire, and what's needed to fix them, Pg15

Why India's buildings are vulnerable to fire, and what's needed to fix them, Pg15

​Tragic evening, Pg6

​Tragic evening, Pg6

Venezuela reels after deadly quakes, India sends transcontinental flights with medical aid, Pg1

Venezuela reels after deadly quakes, India sends transcontinental flights with medical aid, Pg1

With 140-ft new bailey bridge, BRO restores key road link in Kishtwar, Pg9

With 140-ft new bailey bridge, BRO restores key road link in Kishtwar, Pg9

Behind Venezuela’s quake devastation: Rare ‘seismic doublet’, vulnerable location, Pg12

Behind Venezuela’s quake devastation: Rare ‘seismic doublet’, vulnerable location, Pg12

Viksit and Surakshit, Pg8

Viksit and Surakshit, Pg8

Ecological concerns as city runs out of space to dispose drain silt, Pg3

Ecological concerns as city runs out of space to dispose drain silt, Pg3

Number of districts most vulnerable to crop damage, Pg14

Number of districts most vulnerable to crop damage, Pg14

Sabarimala shrine to get AI predictive systems, drones to manage crowds, Pg8

Sabarimala shrine to get AI predictive systems, drones to manage crowds, Pg8

Insuring the informal worker against the soaring heat, Pg10

Insuring the informal worker against the soaring heat, Pg10

Heatwaves leading to increased concentrations of ground-level ozone, aggravating health risks: Study, Pg16

Heatwaves leading to increased concentrations of ground-level ozone, aggravating health risks: Study, Pg16

Four glacial lakes in Arunachal have expanded in a decade: study, Pg10

Four glacial lakes in Arunachal have expanded in a decade: study, Pg10

What is Kerala’s risk profile for Nipah?, Pg12

What is Kerala’s risk profile for Nipah?, Pg12

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