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Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)

PYQs

3

Articles

1

Momentum

11

Phase IFoundation

Background

Overview

DRR is a critical component of sustainable development and good governance, directly addressed in GS3 (Disaster Management). UPSC frequently asks about frameworks, strategies, and challenges in DRR, including its application to specific hazards like wildfires.

Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) is a systematic approach to identifying, assessing, and reducing the risks of disaster. It aims to prevent new risks, reduce existing risks, and manage residual risks, emphasizing proactive measures over reactive responses to natural and human-induced hazards.

Phase IIStatic core

Facts & tables

Key facts

Core Components

Focuses on prevention, mitigation, and preparedness.

Global Framework

The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015-2030) is a key guiding document.

Stakeholder Involvement

Involves multi-stakeholder participation, including government, communities, and the private sector.

Objective

Aims to build resilience against various hazards, both natural and human-induced.

Reference table

Static syllabus anchors

TypeReference
Conceptual areaEnvironmental Law & Policy
Conceptual areaClimate Change & Conventions
Phase IIIExam lens

Prelims angle

Overview

Prelims angle: Multi-statement analysis

Prelims angle: Conceptual understanding

Quick revision

  • DRR: systematic approach to reduce disaster risks.
  • Core elements: prevention, mitigation, preparedness.
  • Shift from reactive response to proactive measures.
  • Sendai Framework (2015-2030) is a global guide.
  • Crucial for sustainable development and resilience.

Topic timeline

Environmental Law & PolicyClimate Change & Conventions
Prelims 2017· Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

With reference to ‘Global Climate Change Alliance’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is an initiative of the European Union. 2. It ...

Open question
Prelims 2022· Conceptual understanding, Terminology-based question

“Climate Action Tracker" which emission reduction pledges of different countries is a:

Open question
Prelims 2026· Multi-statement analysis, Conceptual understanding

Consider the following statements with reference to India's response to climate change : I. India's Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy (LT-LEDS) is...

Open question

Why Spain needs to invest heavily in preventing fires, not just in fighting them

05 Aug 2026 · A proactive, systematic approach to minimize disaster impacts by reducing vulnerabilities and exposure to hazards, focusing on prevention, mitigation, and preparedness rather than just post-disaster response.

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Practice writing on this topic

UPSC has asked 3 linked questions on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in Mains. Write an answer to one — and get it evaluated.

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UPSC Prelims PYQs on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)

Practice official previous year questions asked by UPSC related to this concept.

Consider the following statements with reference to India's response to climate change : I. India's Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy (LT-LEDS) is...

2026·Environment & Ecology
Solve

“Climate Action Tracker" which emission reduction pledges of different countries is a:

2022·Environment & Ecology
Solve

With reference to ‘Global Climate Change Alliance’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is an initiative of the European Union. 2. It ...

2017·Environment & Ecology
Solve

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