India has ranked 7th in a report Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2024 upsc ias

Activation of Almora FaultIt is a sharp break in the crustal rocks. Rocks along a fault
tend to move in opposite directions. As the overlying rock
strata press them, the friction locks them together. Seismic Zoning Map of India:
z Published by: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
published the Seismic Zoning Map of India, ranging from
Zone II to V.
z Basis of Zones: The zones are divided on the basis of
Modified Mercalli (MM) intensity, which measures the
impact of earthquakes.
| BIS also offers guidelines for implementing the
essential engineering codes and practices to
construct earthquake-resistant buildings.