UKIBC releases Doing Business in India Report 2020
News: UK India Business Council(UKIBC) has released the sixth edition of Doing Business in India Report 2020. Facts: About the report: The report is based on an in-depth survey …
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UNDRR releases Human Cost of Disasters 2000-2019 Report
News: United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction(UNDRR) has released a report titled “The Human Cost of Disasters 2000-2019”. Facts: Key Highlights from the report: In the period 2000 to …
Read MoreFlood Warning System For Mumbai “IFLOWS-Mumbai”
News: Mumbai will get the country’s second urban flood warning system for evaluation named IFLOWS-Mumbai. Facts: IFLOWS-Mumbai: It is an Integrated Flood Warning system to enhance the resilience of Mumbai …
Read MoreNDMA issues guidelines for restarting manufacturing units
News:The National Disaster Management Authority(NDMA) has issued guidelines for restarting manufacturing and chemical industries after the lockdown period ends. Facts: Key Features of Guidelines: Test Run Period: The first week …
Read MoreExplained: What are the safeguards against chemical disasters in India?
News:According to the National Disaster Management Authority(NDMA), over 130 significant chemical accidents have been reported in the country. Facts: Chemical Disaster:It is the unintentional release of one or more hazardous …
Read MoreVizag gas leak: What is styrene gas?
News:Styrene gas leakage at a polymer plant in Visakhapatnam has killed several people and forced the evacuation of thousands of people. Facts: Styrene:It is an organic compound with the formula …
Read MoreUK confirmed as first co-chair to India led Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure
News:The United Kingdom will be co-chairing the India led CDRI (Global Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure). Facts: About CDRI: Launched by India at the UN Secretary-General’s Climate Action Summit in …
Read MoreExplained: What is a notified disaster and how is the SDRF used
News:The Ministry of Home Affairs has decided to treat COVID-19 as a notified disaster for the purpose of providing assistance under the State Disaster Response Fund(SDRF). Facts: About Disaster: Disaster …
Read MoreConference on Coastal Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience(CDRR&R)
News:Union Minister of State for Home Affairs has presided over the session of the 1st ‘National Conference on Coastal Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience – 2020’. Facts: About the conference: …
Read MoreGovernment launches Seismic Hazard Microzonation to minimize earthquake disasters
News:The Ministry of Earth Science has launched Seismic Hazard Microzonation project in major cities of India. Facts: Aim of the project:The project aims to reduce hazards of seismic activities by …
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