BPSC (Bihar) Environment & Additional Topics for State PSC Exams1. Biosphere & Biodiversity- Definition and components of biosphere
- Importance of biodiversity
- Levels of biodiversity: genetic, species, and ecosystem diversity
- Threats to biodiversity
- Conservation of biodiversity
2. Ecology- Definition and scope of ecology
- Ecological organization: population, community, ecosystem
- Ecological interactions: predation, competition, mutualism
- Ecological succession
- Ecological pyramids
3. Functions of an Ecosystem- Energy flow in an ecosystem
- Nutrient cycling in an ecosystem
- Ecological productivity
- Ecological stability
- Ecological services provided by ecosystems
4. Terrestrial Ecosystems- Forest ecosystems
- Grassland ecosystems
- Desert ecosystems
- Mountain ecosystems
- Wetland ecosystems
5. Aquatic Ecosystem- Freshwater ecosystems: rivers, lakes, wetlands
- Marine ecosystems: oceans, coral reefs, estuaries
- Threats to aquatic ecosystems
- Conservation of aquatic ecosystems
6. Environmental Pollution- Types of pollution: air, water, soil, noise, and radioactive pollution
- Sources and effects of pollution
- Pollution control measures
- Environmental laws and regulations
7. Renewable Energy- Solar energy
- Wind energy
- Biomass energy
- Hydroelectric power
- Geothermal energy
8. Environmental Impact Assessment- Definition and purpose of EIA
- Steps involved in EIA process
- Environmental clearance and its importance
- Role of EIA in sustainable development
9. Biodiversity- Definition and importance of biodiversity
- Threats to biodiversity: habitat loss, invasive species, pollution
- Conservation strategies: in situ and ex situ conservation
- Role of community participation in biodiversity conservation
10. Indian Biodiversity: Diverse Landscape- Biodiversity hotspots in India
- Western Ghats and Eastern Himalayas as biodiversity hotspots
- Endemic species of India
- Conservation efforts for Indian biodiversity
11. Schedule Animals of WPA 1972- Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
- Schedule I, II, III, IV, and V animals
- Legal protection and conservation measures for schedule animals
12. Animal Diversity of India- Mammals of India
- Birds of India
- Reptiles and amphibians of India
- Invertebrates of India
13. Plant Diversity of India- Forest types in India
- Medicinal plants of India
- Endangered plant species of India
- Conservation of plant diversity
14. Marine Organisms- Coral reefs and their importance
- Mangroves and their ecological role
- Marine biodiversity of India
- Conservation of marine organisms
15. Protected Area Network- National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in India
- Tiger Reserves in India
- Biosphere Reserves in India
- Community reserves and conservation reserves
16. Conservation Efforts- Project Tiger
- Project Elephant
- Project Snow Leopard
- Project Dolphin
17. Climate Change- Causes and consequences of climate change
- Global warming and greenhouse effect
- Climate change impacts on ecosystems and human society
- International efforts to address climate change
18. Ocean Acidification- Definition and causes of ocean acidification
- Impacts of ocean acidification on marine ecosystems
- Measures to mitigate and adapt to ocean acidification
19. Ozone Depletion- Ozone layer and its importance
- Causes and effects of ozone depletion
- Montreal Protocol and its role in ozone layer protection
- Successes and challenges in ozone layer restoration
20. Impact of Climate Change- Climate change impacts on agriculture, water resources, and public health
- Climate change and natural disasters
- Climate change and migration
- Climate change and social justice
21. Mitigation Strategies- Renewable energy promotion
- Energy efficiency measures
- Afforestation and reforestation
- Carbon capture and storage
- Climate-smart agriculture
22. India and Climate Change- India's commitments under international climate agreements
- India's climate change policies and programs
- India's renewable energy targets
- India's role in global climate negotiations
23. Climate Change Organizations- United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
- Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
- Green Climate Fund (GCF)
- Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC)
24. Agriculture- Importance of agriculture in Bihar
- Major crops and cropping patterns in Bihar
- Agriculture productivity enhancement strategies
- Government schemes for agricultural development in Bihar
25. Acts and Policies- Environmental Protection Act
- Forest Conservation Act
- Wildlife Protection Act
- Bihar State Action Plan on Climate Change
26. Institutions and Measures- Bihar State Pollution Control Board
- Bihar Environment and Forest Department
- Environmental impact assessment process in Bihar
- Measures for waste management and pollution control in Bihar
27. Environmental Organizations- Bihar Environmental Society
- Bihar Environment and Forest Research Institute
- Non-governmental organizations working on environmental issues in Bihar
28. International Environmental Conventions- Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
- United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)
- Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)
- Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal
29. Environmental Issues- Deforestation and forest degradation
- Water pollution and scarcity
- Air pollution and its health effects
- Land degradation and soil erosion
30. Environment Issues and Health Effects- Environmental pollution and human health
- Waterborne diseases and their prevention
- Air pollution-related health issues
- Occupational health hazards and safety measures
31. General Knowledge- Important facts and figures related to the environment
- Major environmental events and conferences
- Environmental awards and achievements
- Notable environmental personalities
32. Current Affairs- Recent environmental issues and developments in Bihar
- National and international environmental news
- Government policies and initiatives related to the environment
- Environmental challenges and solutions in the current scenario
33. Environment: Shankar IAS- Overview of the book "Environment" by Shankar IAS Academy
- Key topics covered in the book
- Importance of referring to the book for BPSC (Bihar) exams
- Tips for effective study and revision using the book
This course is helpful for the following exams: BPSC (Bihar), UPPSC (UP), HPSC (Haryana), RPSC RAS (Rajasthan), MPPSC (Madhya Pradesh), WBCS (West Bengal), APPSC (Andhra Pradesh), KPSC KAS (Karnataka), CGPSC (Chhattisgarh), MPSC (Maharastra), OPSC OCS (Odisha), JPSC (Jharkhand), TNPSC (Tamil Nadu), TSPSC (Telangana), HPPSC HPAS (Himachal Pardesh), GPSC (Gujarat), PPSC PCS (Punjab), JKPSC KAS (Jammu and Kashmir), Kerala PSC KAS , Manipur CSCCE , UKPSC (Uttarakhand), APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh), APSC CCE (Assam), GPSC (Goa), MPSC MCS (Mizoram), NPSC (Nagaland), SPSC (Sikkim), TPSC TCS (Tripura)