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Knowledge Nugget | 25 years of Bhuj earthquake: What you must know for UPSC Exam?

January 27, 2026 1:10 pm

As India celebrates its 77th Republic Day, it also marks 25 years since the devastating Bhuj earthquake. What exactly is an earthquake? What are earthquake waves, and how vulnerable is India to earthquakes? Here’s what you need to know. Also, go Beyond the Nugget to learn about India’s apex disaster management body.

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List of countries hit by the most major earthquakes: Is India among them?

May 14, 2025 7:36 am

World's Most Earthquake Prone Countries: Several Asian countries are highly prone to earthquakes, with China and Indonesia experiencing the most seismic activity.

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'Cool roofs', no classes in afternoon, dedicated hospital beds: Delhi on way to get its first heat action plan

August 18, 2023 2:24 am

“These are suggestive measures on what different agencies may follow to mitigate the impact of heatwaves. Last year, we saw a hot summer, and it was stated that Delhi didn’t have a heat action plan. The DDMA worked on it, and consulted stakeholders,” the official said.

J P Nadda to reach Tripura for 2-day visit on June 16, address rally marking 9 years of Modi govt

June 13, 2023 11:14 am

Chief Minister Manik Saha informed about Nadda's visit before flying to New Delhi to attend a meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah with the ministers of disaster management of all states and Union territories.

Maharashtra recovers Rs 1 crore from kin of Covid victims who filed duplicate claims

February 07, 2023 1:43 pm

The state government has warned of stringent action against the kin of Covid-19 victims filing duplicate compensation claims. The kin of victims are given Rs 50,000 each as compensation.

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UPSC Essentials: One word a day – NDMA, the statutory body

October 05, 2022 4:27 pm

What is NDMA? Know about this statutory body as it celebrated its 18th Foundation Day. Also understand the relevance of Volunteerism in Disaster management through a govt's scheme and an inspiring example or a case study. Don't miss the MCQ and Post Read Q&A.