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What is vulnerability? According to UNISDR, “ Vulnerability is the inability to resist a hazard or to respond when a disaster has occurred. ” It is the extent to which a community or geographic area is likely to be damaged on account of its nature and proximity to a disaster-prone area. Vulnerabilities can be categorized into Physical Vulnerability and Socio-economic Vulnerability Physical Vulnerability is based on the physical condition of people and elements at risk, (such as buildings, infrastructure etc;)  and their proximity, location and nature of the hazard. It includes Who and What may be damaged or destroyed by a natural hazard. Socio-economic Vulnerability -The socio-economic condition of the people also determines the intensity of the impact. For example, people who are poor and living along the coasts are generally at risk of loosing their shelters whenever there is a strong wind or cyclone.

What is a Hazard? Hazard may be defined as “any phenomenon or a physical event that has the potential to cause damage to the people, property or the environment.” Etymology: The word ‘hazard’ owes its origin to the word ‘hasard’ in old French and ‘az-zahr’ in Arabic meaning ‘chance’ or ‘luck’. Classification:  Hazards can be classified as: 1. Natural hazards – They are naturally occurring physical phenomena, usually having meteorological, geological, hydrological, or even biological origin). Examples - Cyclones, tsunamis, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, etc. 2. Manmade hazards – These hazards are due to human activities/ negligence.  Examples – Nuclear Hazards/Accidents, industrial accidents, leakage of toxic waste/gases, pollution, etc. 3. Quasi-Natural hazards – They are caused by both human-induced actions and natural processes. Examples – Smog, Landslides, Flash floods, Desertification, famines, etc. Hazards are always prevalent, but the hazard be...

What is a Disaster ? Disasters are not new to mankind. They are as old as the human history.   Etymology: The term disaster owes its origin to the French word “Desastre” which is a combination of two words ‘des’ meaning bad and ‘aster’ meaning star. Thus the term refers to ‘Bad or Evil star’ .   Definition: The Disaster Management Act, 2005 defines a disaster as - “ a catastrophe, mishap, calamity or grave occurrence in any area, arising from natural or man-made causes, or by accident or negligence which results in substantial loss of life or human suffering or damage to, and destruction of, property,  or damage to, or degradation of, environment, and is of such a nature or magnitude as to be beyond the coping capacity of the community of the affected area ” .   The United Nations defines disaster as - “ the occurrence of sudden or major misfortune which disrupts the basic fabric and normal functioning of the society or community ” . A Disaster is a ...

 Disaster Management Syllabus & Strategy Disaster Management topic is found in the syllabus of almost all examinations conducted by the APPSC and TSPSC. In UPSC Mains Syllabus, Disaster Management is given in General Studies Paper III. This section is heavily influenced by current events, so you must stay up to date on current disasters. However, this is an easy topic and a scoring area too. All you need is the right material and the right approach. Lets look at the Syllabus. SYLLABUS Prelims: Disaster Management: vulnerability profile, prevention and mitigation strategies, Application of Remote Sensing and GIS in the assessment of Disaster. Mains: For most of the Exams conducted by APPSC except Group 1, the Syllabus for the objective mode mains examination is same as the prelims. However in the case of Group-1 Mains: Under    PAPER-I - GENERAL ESSSAY, subtopic - iv. Socio- environmental issues  , essay can be asked relating to Disaster Management or thi...

Bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and its Administrative, Economic, Social, Cultural, Political, and Legal implications/problems This topic is found in all exams conducted by the APPSC. Investing the right time & efforts will fetch you a guaranteed 7-10 marks. Suggestions: Read the AP Reorganisation Act, 2014. White Paper released by the AP Government regarding the status of Fulfilling the promises made by the Centre in AP Reorganisation Act. Then update it with Newspapers/ Monthly Magazines. 1. After the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh, the Central Government has promised to set up a new railway zone at which place in Andhra Pradesh? A) Kakinada B) Guntur C) Visakhapatnam D) Tirupati ... Answer is C) Correct Answer is "Visakhapatnam" Show Answer 2. The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Bill, 2014 proposed consequential amendments to The Representation of the People Act of: A) 1950 B) 1952 C) 1954 D) 1956 ... Answer...

This is the analysis of questions asked from the AP Geography segment in the APPSC AE Exam held in May 2022. Key takeaways: The options are closely chosen to confuse the candidate. so it is advisable to be clear in terms of numerical data. Mnemonics can help remember them easily. This segment was Easy to Moderate. If an aspirant covers the basics well, this is a scoring area. Suggestion: Read the Geographic, Demographic and Socio-economic profile of Andhra Pradesh in the latest Socio-Economic Survey. It Covers the updated and authentic geographical data of the state.  Questions: 1. After the separation of Telangana, the flower that was chosen as the state flower of Andhra Pradesh is: A) Jasmine B) Marigold C) Gerbera D) carnation ... Answer is A) Correct Answer is "Jasmine" Show Answer 2. As of December 2021, what is the total number of wildlife sanctuaries in Andhra Pradesh? A) 10 B) 11 C) 15 D) 13 ... Answer...

APPSC has conducted the Assistant Engineer Exam 2022  on the 14th and 15th of May 2022. In the following series of Posts , I'll post the questions topic-wise so that you get a better understanding on the standard of the examination. We begin our analysis with the Disaster management section. 1. In July 2021, ISRO announced the launch of its geo-imaging satellite that will enable near-real time monitoring of natural disasters, such as floods and cyclones. The name of this satellite is: A) EOS-03 B) EOS-04 C) EOS-05 D) EOS-06 ... Answer is A) Correct Answer is "EOS-03" Show Answer 2. How much percentage of the total area of India is in Seismic Zones III-V and vulnerable to earthquakes of moderate to high densities? A) 56% B) 46% C) 36% D) 26% ... Answer is A) The total area of India in the Seismic Zones III-V and vulnerable to earthquakes of moderate to high densities is "56%" Show Answer 3. ...

For an aspirant preparing for Government Exams like APPSC, TSPSC, and UPSC, time is the most important resource. To better manage it and design the right strategy begin with the following steps: Read the Syllabus thoroughly and understand the topics in the syllabus. Go through the Previous Year Question Papers and understand the pattern. Choose the Standard Sources. Make your own Notes according to the syllabus. Revise the Notes regularly and update it. Attempt Mock Tests or solve Previous Papers. Track your weak and strong points and strategize accordingly. Sounds simple right! But most of the aspirants can’t stick to this process, so they lack the direction and the course correction during their preparation. You my friend can clear these prestigious examinations and make your dreams come true if you follow the right approach and strategy. Does PYQs get repeated? APPSC & UPSC does repeat questions in the Prelims/Mains, but not for all the topics and syllabus. T...

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