Knowledge Nugget: Stampedes and NDMA Guidelines — Essential information for the UPSC exam

41 people lost their lives in the Karur rally stampede. This was not the first time a stampede resulted in fatalities; similar events had occurred before. So, what exactly is a stampede? What caused it, and what do the NDMA guidelines say about crowd management? This is everything you need to know. Additionally, explore 'Beyond the Nugget' to learn about the reasons stampedes are deadly.Review the crucial events, concepts, terms, quotes, or phenomena daily to refresh your knowledge. Today’s UPSC Current Affairs knowledge nugget is about Stampedes and NDMA Guidelines.A stampede during a rally for actor-politician and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay in Karur on Saturday (September 27) resulted in 41 deaths, sparking outrage, arrests, and political conflict. Stampedes in India have previously occurred at various locations, including places of worship, sporting events, railway stations, and large gatherings like the Maha Kumbh.

Reports indicate that almost 90 individuals have lost their lives in event-related crushes since the start of this year. In this context, we will explore the definition of a stampede, the causes that contribute to them, and the NDMA's crowd management guidelines in India.