Disaster Management — Prelims Strategy
Prelims Strategy
For Prelims, a strong grasp of factual details and conceptual clarity is paramount. Begin by thoroughly understanding the Disaster Management Act, 2005: its year, key provisions, and the institutional hierarchy it established (NDMA, SDMA, DDMA, NDRF, NIDM).
Memorize the chairpersons of these bodies. Next, focus on international frameworks, particularly the Sendai Framework for DRR (2015-2030) – know its four priorities for action and seven global targets.
Distinguish clearly between the Hyogo and Sendai frameworks. Familiarize yourself with India's disaster profile: identify which regions are prone to specific disasters (e.g., Himalayan region for earthquakes/landslides, coastal areas for cyclones, Indo-Gangetic plains for floods).
Understand the basic definitions of disaster, hazard, vulnerability, and risk. Pay attention to the phases of the disaster management cycle (mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery). Keep an eye on recent government initiatives, missions, and technological advancements in disaster management (e.
g., new early warning systems, AI applications). Practice MCQs that test institutional structures, provisions of the DM Act, and the core tenets of DRR. Be cautious of options that swap chairpersons or misattribute functions between different bodies.
Vyyuha's analysis suggests that questions on institutional mechanisms and international frameworks are high-frequency.