Part A- Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity and Climate Change


Section I- Environmental Studies, Biodiversity, Climate Change

Unit I : Basics of Ecology & its Related Concepts
Ch 1: Introduction
Ch 2: Ecological Factors
Ch 3: Adaptations in Plants and Animals
Ch 4: Population Ecology
Ch 5: Community Ecology
Ch 6: Ecosystem
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Unit II : Climate Change & Climate Parameters
Ch 7: Climate Change & Its Related Issues
Ch 8: Climatic Parameters
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Unit III : International Conference & Summits
Ch 9: Environmental Movements, Organisations, International Cooperation and Laws in the World
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Unit IV : Different Regulatory Bodies, Laws & Acts in India
Ch 10: Different Regulatory Body in India for Environmental Protection
Ch 11: Environmental Laws and Acts in India
Ch 12: Environmental Movements and Environmentalist of India
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Unit V : Environmental Impact Assessment
Ch 13: Environment Impact Assessment

Unit VI : Pollution & Solid Waste Management
Ch 14: Pollution and Solid Waste Management
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Unit VII : Biomes, Natural Vegetation & Floristic Regions in India
Ch 15: Biomes of the World
Ch 16: Biogeographical Zones of India
Ch 17: Natural Vegetation of India/Forests in India
Ch 18: Floristic Regions of India
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Unit VIII : Biodiversity , Wildlife Conservation & Species Recovery Programme in India
Ch 19: Biodiversity and Conservation
Ch 20: Wildlife Conservation Initiative
Ch 21: IUCN & Threatened Species Categories
Ch 22: Species Recovery Programme in India
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Unit IX : Miscellaneous Topics
Ch 23: Miscellaneous Topics
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Section II- Important Lists (Updated as on August 2023)

Section III- Objective Questions for Practice

Section IV- UPSC Mains Answers: 2023 - 2013

Section V- Practice Question Paper for Mains Examination

Section VI- Previous Year Questions from Indian Engineering Services (IES) Examination (2023–2010)


Part B- Disaster Management


Section I- Disaster Management : A Complete Overview
Ch 1: Disasters in India
Ch 2: Institutional Framework
Ch 3: Prevention and Mitigation
Ch 4: Preparedness and Response
Ch 5: Recovery, Reconstruction and Rehabilitation
Ch 6: Capacity Development
Ch 7: International Cooperation
Ch 8: Types of Disaster-Their Causes, Vulnerability and Mitigation Measures

Section II- Disaster Management: Mains Answer (20232-2013)

Section III- Practice Question Paper for Mains Exam

Section IV- Glossary