Environment and Ecology Notes for UPSC – LearnPro’s Comprehensive Resource

The Environment and Ecology segment is a crucial part of the UPSC syllabus, especially for Prelims and General Studies Paper III in Mains. Covering topics like biodiversity, climate change, and environmental conservation, this section requires a mix of conceptual clarity and awareness of current developments. LearnPro’s Environment and Ecology Notes for UPSC are meticulously designed to provide aspirants with concise, exam-focused, and updated content.

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Key Topics in Environment and Ecology Notes for UPSC

Core Concepts:

1. Basics of Ecology:

   • Ecosystems and their types
   • Ecological pyramids and energy flow
   • Biogeochemical cycles

2. Biodiversity:

   • Biodiversity hotspots in India
   • Threats to biodiversity: Extinction, poaching, and habitat destruction
   • Conservation efforts: Protected areas, wildlife sanctuaries, national parks

3. Climate Change and Global Warming:

   • Greenhouse gases and their effects
   • Mitigation strategies: Renewable energy, afforestation
   • International agreements: Paris Agreement, Kyoto Protocol

4. Environmental Pollution:

   • Air, water, soil, and noise pollution
   • E-waste and solid waste management

5. Natural Resources:

   • Forest resources: Deforestation and afforestation
   • Water resources: Watershed management and conservation
   • Mineral resources and their sustainable use

Current Affairs and Policies:

1. Environmental Conventions and Protocols:

   • UNFCCC, CBD, Ramsar Convention
   • COP meetings and their outcomes

2. Indian Environmental Policies:

   • Environment Protection Act, 1986
   • Forest Conservation Act
   • National Green Tribunal

3. Government Schemes:

   • National Mission for Green India
   • National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC)
   • Project Tiger, Project Elephant

4. Disaster Management:

   • Types of disasters: Natural and man-made
   • NDMA and disaster preparedness

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