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11 March 2026

Source-linked daily analysis with Prelims MCQs and Mains practice. Each story distinguishes its source date from this study edition.

BackgroundGovernance

National Disaster Management Plan: institutional coordination

GS III

In the news

A parliamentary reply explained the National Disaster Management Plan.

Key facts

  • The plan was first issued in 2016 and revised in 2019.

Why it matters for UPSC

Editorial analysis: Study how responsibilities across government levels support disaster risk reduction.

Mains practice

Why does disaster preparedness require coordination across government levels?