Disaster Management GS Paper III Answer Writing Workbook UPSC IAS Mains 2021

Seen with reference to increasing frequency of disaster events, disaster management assumes great significance. General Studies 3 under UPSC syllabus demands understanding of various probable disasters and also the structure and functions of disaster management authorities in India. It is a subject that requires practical application of knowledge as well as realistic measures to cope with disaster situations.

GS score Disaster management workbook covers different concepts related to disaster management and help you build an understanding of various dimensions of disaster response in India.

How will the workbook help students?

It is aimed to give you clarity about present structure of disaster management structure, along with disaster mitigation and prevention in India. The question and answer format will help you in coverage of syllabus as well as know how to address the demands of the question skillfully. For maximum benefit, student must first attempt each set by himself, then compare it with model hints given. Such an exercise will help in building confidence about answer writing, in enrichment of your answers as well as time management.

The GS SCORE workbooks consist of questions from the following topics:

Total 3 sets
Probable natural disasters in Indian perspective for eg Earth quakes, Tsunmais, Landslides etc.
Human-induced disasters for eg dam collapse, industrial accidents, gas leakage etc.
National policy on Disaster management
The structure and functions of present disaster management authorities in the country- at national, state and district level
Various proactive and reactive steps to be followed to tackle various disaster management situations.