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27 July 2026

Political developments in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh

The AI-powered flood alert system serves as a practical example of e-governance and disaster management, while the state-center coordination for drought relief illustrates federal fiscal relations, though the political statements are irrelevant.

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Notes

  • Siddaramaiah, former Karnataka CM, announced retirement from electoral politics effective 2028, citing the 'polluted' nature of modern politics.
  • Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar convened a meeting of state MPs in New Delhi to discuss pending state proposals and seek central assistance for drought management.
  • Andhra Pradesh government is addressing land acquisition grievances for the Bhogapuram Greenfield International Airport, specifically regarding compensation disputes for land acquired for approach roads.
  • The Andhra Pradesh government launched an AI-powered 'City Flood Alert' platform, developed by the Real Time Governance Society (RTGS) and IIT-Gandhinagar, to predict urban flooding.
  • The 'City Flood Alert' platform is initially being deployed in Vijayawada to facilitate proactive disaster management.

Questions

  1. Discuss the role of technology-driven disaster management systems in mitigating the impact of urban flooding in India. 150 words
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  2. Examine the constitutional and administrative mechanisms available to states for seeking central assistance during natural calamities like drought, and the importance of bipartisan coordination among state representatives in Parliament. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. The 'City Flood Alert' platform, recently launched to predict urban flooding in Andhra Pradesh, was developed in collaboration with which institution?

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