Get the detailed syllabus for Disaster Management for UPSC CSE. There is an attached brief description of each topic. Furthermore, we have linked each topic to their respective notes.
Our notes are sufficient to get a good score by answering all questions related to disaster management in mains.
1. Introduction to Disaster Management
- What is a Disaster?: Definition and key characteristics of disasters.
- What is a Hazard?: Understanding natural and man-made hazards.
- What is Vulnerability?: Factors that increase the susceptibility to disasters.
- What is Risk?: The potential impact of hazards considering vulnerability.
- What is Capacity?: Resources and strategies available to manage risks.
- Classification of Disasters: Categorizing disasters into natural and man-made types.
- Types of Disasters: Detailed exploration of different disaster types.
- Disaster Management Cycle: Phases of disaster management from prevention to recovery.
2. Disaster Management in India
- Background: Overview of disaster management evolution in India.
- National Disaster Management Act, 2005: Key provisions and implementation details.
- National Policy on Disaster Management, 2009: Guidelines and policy objectives.
- The National Disaster Management Plan, 2016: Comprehensive disaster management strategy.
- Disaster Management Cycle in India: India's approach to disaster management phases.
3. Natural Hazards in India
- India: Vulnerability Profile: Analysis of India's susceptibility to various disasters.
- Natural Disasters: Major natural disasters affecting India.
- Man-Made Disasters: Human-induced disasters impacting India.
4. International Cooperation and Current Developments
- Global Frameworks for Disaster Risk Reduction: International agreements and guidelines.
- Partnerships with International Agencies: Collaborations with global organizations.
- India’s Leadership Initiatives: India's role in global disaster management leadership.
- Bilateral Agreements with Countries: India's disaster management collaborations with other nations.
5. Miscellaneous Topics
- Disaster Insurance: Insurance policies to mitigate disaster impact.
- Community-Based Disaster Management: Role of local communities in disaster management.
- Role of the Media in Disaster Management: Media's influence on disaster awareness and response.
- Role of Social Media in Disaster Management: Social media's role in information dissemination and coordination.
- Retrofitting of Buildings-The Key is to Let it Swing: Techniques to enhance building resilience against disasters.
- Climate Change and Disasters: The impact of climate change on disaster frequency and severity.
- Poverty and Disasters: How poverty exacerbates disaster vulnerability.
- Miscellaneous NDMA Guidelines: Various guidelines issued by the National Disaster Management Authority.
- National Disaster Plan for Animals: Plans to protect animals during disasters.
6. Recent Disaster Management Topics for UPSC
- Epidemic Diseases Act 1897: Legal framework for managing epidemics in India.
- Disaster Management Act 2005: Comprehensive legislation for disaster management in India.
- PM’s Care Fund: Fundraising and resource allocation for disaster management.
- Kerala Floods 2018: Case study of flood disaster management in Kerala.
- Flood Governance in India: Mechanisms and challenges in managing floods.
- Flash Flood: Causes, impact, and management of flash floods.
- Oil Spill Disasters: Case studies and management of oil spill incidents.
- Forest Fire: Causes, prevention, and management of forest fires.
- National Disaster Management Plans for Animals: Detailed plan for animal protection during disasters.
- NPDM 2009: Overview of the National Policy on Disaster Management.
- Cyclone, Floods, Tsunami, Landslides, Earthquakes, Volcanoes, etc.: Detailed exploration of major natural disasters affecting India.