Environment – Shankar IAS Academy (10th / 11th Edition) | UPSC & Competitive Exam Guide

Environment – Shankar IAS Academy (10th / 11th Edition) | UPSC & Competitive Exam Guide

Edition: 10th Edition
Publisher: Shankar IAS Academy

Book Summary

This comprehensive book on Environment is tailored for civil-service aspirants and competitive-exam candidates. It provides thorough coverage of ecological principles, biodiversity, climate change, pollution, environmental legislation, and sustainable development. The content is aligned with the updated UPSC syllabus, focusing on relevant environmental issues and frameworks essential for both Prelims and Mains.

Key Features

• Detailed chapters on ecology, ecosystem functions, and energy flow
• Coverage of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems
• In-depth treatment of environmental pollution and control mechanisms
• Concepts of renewable resources, environmental issues, and impact assessment
• Extensive discussion on biodiversity, conservation efforts, and species diversity
• Analysis of climate change, its impacts, and mitigation strategies
• Examination of environmental policies, international treaties, and sustainable development goals
• Practice through MCQs, previous-year questions, and exam-style models

Best For

• UPSC Civil Services (Prelims & Mains)
• State Public Service Commission Exams
• Other competitive exams testing environmental science / ecology
• Students & aspirants wanting a conceptual understanding + exam preparation in environment