UPSC Shankar IAS for Environment: Summaries & MCQsUPSC Ecology- Introduction to Ecology
- Ecological Concepts and Principles
- Ecological Balance and Stability
- Ecological Succession
- Ecological Pyramids
UPSC Functions of an Ecosystem- Energy Flow in Ecosystems
- Nutrient Cycling in Ecosystems
- Ecological Interactions
- Trophic Levels
- Ecological Niches
UPSC Terrestrial Ecosystems- Forest Ecosystems
- Grassland Ecosystems
- Desert Ecosystems
- Mountain Ecosystems
- Wetland Ecosystems
UPSC Aquatic Ecosystem- Freshwater Ecosystems
- Marine Ecosystems
- Estuarine Ecosystems
- Coral Reefs
- Mangroves
UPSC Environmental Pollution- Air Pollution
- Water Pollution
- Soil Pollution
- Noise Pollution
- Solid Waste Management
UPSC Renewable Energy- Solar Energy
- Wind Energy
- Hydropower
- Biomass Energy
- Geothermal Energy
UPSC Environmental Issues- Deforestation
- Land Degradation
- Water Scarcity
- Climate Change
- Biodiversity Loss
UPSC Environmental Impact Assessment- Introduction to EIA
- Components of EIA
- EIA Process and Procedure
- Environmental Management Plan
- Case Studies on EIA
UPSC Biodiversity- Introduction to Biodiversity
- Genetic Diversity
- Species Diversity
- Ecosystem Diversity
- Importance and Conservation of Biodiversity
UPSC Indian Biodiversity Diverse Landscape- Himalayan Region
- Western Ghats
- Northeast India
- Deccan Peninsula
- Coastal Regions
UPSC Schedule Animals of WPA 1972- Conservation Status
- Legal Framework
- Protected Areas
- Threats and Conservation Measures
- Case Studies on Schedule Animals
UPSC Animal Diversity of India- Mammals
- Birds
- Reptiles
- Amphibians
- Invertebrates
UPSC Plant Diversity of India- Forests and Trees
- Grasses and Bamboos
- Medicinal Plants
- Endemic Plants
- Threats to Plant Diversity
UPSC Marine Organisms- Coral Reefs
- Mangroves
- Seagrass Meadows
- Marine Mammals
- Fish and Invertebrates
UPSC Protected Area Network- National Parks
- Wildlife Sanctuaries
- Biosphere Reserves
- Conservation Reserves
- Community Reserves
UPSC Conservation Efforts- Project Tiger
- Project Elephant
- Project Snow Leopard
- Project Great Indian Bustard
- Conservation Initiatives by NGOs
UPSC Climate Change- Greenhouse Effect
- Global Warming
- Climate Change Impacts
- Climate Change Mitigation
- International Climate Change Agreements
UPSC Ocean Acidification- Causes and Consequences
- Impact on Marine Life
- Mitigation Strategies
- Research and Monitoring
- International Efforts to Address Ocean Acidification
UPSC Ozone Depletion- Ozone Layer and its Importance
- Ozone Depleting Substances
- Antarctic Ozone Hole
- Montreal Protocol
- Ozone Layer Recovery
UPSC Impact of Climate Change- Rising Sea Levels
- Changes in Rainfall Patterns
- Extreme Weather Events
- Loss of Biodiversity
- Human Health Impacts
UPSC Mitigation Strategies- Renewable Energy Promotion
- Energy Efficiency Measures
- Afforestation and Reforestation
- Sustainable Agriculture Practices
- Waste Management Solutions
UPSC India and Climate Change- National Action Plan on Climate Change
- Climate Change Adaptation in India
- Climate Change Finance
- Technology Transfer and Capacity Building
- India's Role in International Climate Change Negotiations
UPSC Climate Change Organizations- United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
- Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
- Green Climate Fund (GCF)
- Global Environment Facility (GEF)
- Clean Development Mechanism (CDM)
UPSC Agriculture- Sustainable Agriculture Practices
- Organic Farming
- Precision Agriculture
- Genetically Modified Crops
- Agricultural Subsidies and Policies
UPSC Acts and Policies- Environment Protection Act, 1986
- Forest Conservation Act, 1980
- Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
- Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
- Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
UPSC Institutions and Measures- Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
- Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)
- State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs)
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
- National Green Tribunal (NGT)
UPSC Environmental Organizations- World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
- Greenpeace
- The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
- Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)
- Environmental Defense Fund (EDF)
UPSC International Environmental Conventions- Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
- United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)
- Ramsar Convention on Wetlands
- Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes
- Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)
UPSC Environment Issues and Health Effects- Air Pollution and Respiratory Diseases
- Water Pollution and Waterborne Diseases
- Soil Pollution and Agricultural Health Risks
- Noise Pollution and Mental Health
- Climate Change and Public Health Impacts
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