Part A- Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity and Climate Change

I- Environmental Studies, Biodiversity, Climate Change

Unit I : Basics of Ecology & its Related Concepts ( 6 Chapters )
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 ( 2 Chapters )
Ch 7: Climate Change & Its Related Issues
Ch 8: Climatic Parameters
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Unit III : International Conference & Summits ( 1 Chapter )
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 ( 3 Chapters )
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 ( 1 Chapter )
Ch 13: Environment Impact Assessment

Unit VI : Pollution & Solid Waste Management ( 1 Chapter )
Ch 14: Pollution and Solid Waste Management
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Unit VII : Biomes, Natural Vegetation & Floristic Regions in India ( 4 Chapters )
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 ( 4 Chapters )
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 ( 1 Chapter )
Ch 23: Miscellaneous Topics
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II- Important Lists



III- Objective Questions for Practice



IV- UPSC Mains Answers: 2021 - 2013



V- Practice Question Paper for Mains Examination



VI- Previous Year Questions from Indian Engineering Services (IES) Examination (2021–2010)





Part B- Disaster Management

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



II- Disaster Management: Mains Answer (2021-2013)



III- Practice Question Paper for Mains Exam



IV- Glossary

All Topics aligned as per the previous examination trends
2. Covers 2013-2021 Mains Questions with Explanations in both Part A on Environment and Part B on Disaster Management
3. Dedicated section on PYQs from UPSC and other competitive examinations
4. Covers General issues and Current events of national and international importance on relevant topics picked upon thorough analysis of UPSC examinations pattern on the subject
5. Refresher List on Wildlife, Biosphere Reserves, Sanctuaries, Heritage sites and other relevant Lists from related statutes like Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972