Environment & Ecology
Environmental Surveillance
Welcome, discerning UPSC aspirants, to the dedicated hub for Environmental Surveillance – a critical, yet often underestimated, domain within the broader Environment & Ecology syllabus. As you navigate the
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Articles on Environmental Surveillance
India and the Rising Global Pesticide Toxicity
Published on: 24 February, 2026 A recent Science journal study quantifies Indias high contribution to global pesticide risks via Total Applied Toxicity (TAT), urging reforms amid stalled UN biodiversity goals.
Environmental Science Optional Syllabus for UPPSC ACF FRO Exam 2025-2026
If you are preparing for the UPPSC ACF FRO Exam, choosing the right optional subject can significantly impact your final selection. Among the most scoring and concept-based subjects, the...
The Changing Landscape of Ecology Research
Context AI, remote sensing, and big data are changing ecological research, with fieldwork increasingly supported or replaced by computer-based, data-driven methods. Ecology research with traditional field-based approach Classical ecology relied on direct field observations, specimen collection, and long-term monitoring of ecosystems. Also the fieldwork enabled contextual understanding of species interactions, habitat conditions, and ecological processes.
Global Environment Outlook
Context The Global Environment Outlook, Seventh Edition: A Future We Choose (GEO-7), was released during the seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly in Nairobi. About GEO-7 is UNEPs flagship assessment published for the first time in 1997. It is a major scientific report that reviews the planet’s environmental health, policy effectiveness, and future trends, providing crucial, participatory, science-based data to guide global environmental action and policy.
Environmental Science Optional for Meghalaya PSC 2025-26
Choosing an optional subject in state PSC (Public Service Commission) examinations is a critical decision. For Meghalaya PSC aspirants, opting for Environmental Science (Optional) offers both...
Environmental Surveillance : Relevence
Context Environmental surveillance has emerged as a vital tool in modern public health and ecological management, as it allows scientists and policymakers to detect early signs of disease outbreaks, monitor pollution, and safeguard ecosystems. About Environmental Surveillance Pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, and parasitic worms that cause diseases in humans and animals can be tracked outside clinical settings by monitoring the environment. It involves collecting and analyzing samples from so
Environmental Science Optional 2025
Environmental science Optional is emerging as one of the most dynamic and interdisciplinary subjects for aspirants preparing for competitive exams, particularly the ACF (Assistant Conservator of...
1st October 2024
This analysis covers the FAO's new atlas on tsetse fly distribution and the Supreme Court's criticism of Delhi's green cover. It highlights their environmental, economic, and governance implications for UPSC/State PCS exams.