GS Paper III · Disaster Management
Man-made Disasters Current Affairs for UPSC (GS Paper III)
From the syllabus: Disaster and disaster management
Why it matters: This topic covers industrial safety audits, fire prevention protocols, crowd management, and regulatory oversight needed to prevent avoidable tragedies in public spaces.
In the news
October 2026
09 Oct 2026Telangana
Telangana eases fire safety rules for mid-rise residential buildingsThe Telangana State Disaster Response and Fire Services department has revised fire safety guidelines, exempting residential buildings under 24 metres in height from obtaining a Fire No Objection Certificate (NOC). However, the...
September 2026
01 Sep 2026
Hospital Fire Safety and Critical Care InfrastructureRecurring fire incidents in hospital Intensive Care Units (ICUs) have exposed structural vulnerabilities in emergency medical infrastructure. ICUs present high fire risk due to oxygen-rich atmospheres combined with continuous electrical...
August 2026
28 Aug 2026
ICU fire safety gaps highlight urgent need for structural evacuation protocolsRecent fires in hospital Intensive Care Units (ICUs) across India have highlighted critical gaps in disaster preparedness, safety auditing, and evacuation mechanisms. Critically ill patients on life support require specialized...
July 2026
07 Jul 2026
Deadly Mudslide at Wayanad Tunnel Road Project SiteAt least one worker died and several others went missing after a massive mudslide hit the Wayanad tunnel road project site near Kalladi in Kerala. Officials and regional leaders termed it a man-made disaster caused by the unscientific...
Practise Man-made Disasters
4 of our latest questions on this topic.
Question 1 of 4
In the context of disaster management in medical facilities, why are Intensive Care Units (ICUs) uniquely vulnerable to rapid fire hazards?
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