Civil Services Prep

What are the consequences of illegal mining? Discuss the Ministry of Environment and Forests’ concept of “GO AND NO GO” zones for coal mining.

Model answer

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  3. How important are vulnerability and risk assessments for pre-disaster management? As an administrator, what are key areas that you would focus on in disaster management? 10 marks
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