Drought has been recognized as a disaster in view of its spatial expanse, temporal duration, slow onset, and lasting effects on vulnerable sections. With a focus on the September 2010 guidelines from the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), discuss the mechanisms for preparedness to deal with likely El Nino and La Nina fallouts in India. (250 Words, 15 Marks)
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Drought has been recognized as a disaster in view of its spatial expanse, temporal duration, slow onset, and lasting effects on vulnerable sections. With a focus on the September 2010 guidelines from the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), discuss the mechanisms for preparedness to deal with likely El Nino and La Nina fallouts in India. (250 Words, 15 Marks)

In light of this, the September 2010 guidelines issued by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) provide a crucial framework for preparedness, specifically focusing on anticipated El Niño and La Niña phenomena.
Should the pursuit of carbon credits and clean development mechanisms set up under UNFCCC be maintained even though there has been a massive slide in the value of a carbon credit? Discuss with respect to India’s energy needs for economic growth. (250 Words, 15 Marks)
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Should the pursuit of carbon credits and clean development mechanisms set up under UNFCCC be maintained even though there has been a massive slide in the value of a carbon credit? Discuss with respect to India’s energy needs for economic growth. (250 Words, 15 Marks)

In the wake of global climate change concerns, the pursuit of carbon credits and clean development mechanisms (CDM) established under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change