Fourth Edition of Environment and Ecology for Civil Services Examination published

 

Features of the book

Main Text

• The contents of this edition are up to date as on March 1, 2024. 

• Fresh strategy for the examination based on the frequency of topics in the UPSC papers from 2011 until 2023. 

• Focus on the SQ4R Method of Effective Study.

• Simple language, easy to understand.

• Chapters arranged for an easy flow of the text.

• Question-Answer format for easy preparation for the examination.

• Liberal use of bullet points in order to reduce the length of text and enable the aspirant to read and remember the main points.

• Many true stories that would improve the aspirant’s understanding while creating an interest in the topic.

• Exhaustive coverage of national and international policies, laws, regulations, agreements, and conventions; key messages from many reports from governments, national and international organizations as well as UN agencies.

• All the main organizations, agreements, and programmes listed and explained in a separate chapter.

Special Features in each chapter

• Motivational quote: Every chapter begins with a quotation to motivate the aspirant to keep going.

• Importance of the topic for the examination: Explains the relevance of the topic for the examination based on the frequency of occurrence of questions on the topic in Prelims and Mains.

• Major questions addressed in the chapter: The main questions addressed in the chapter in tune with the SQ4R Method.

• Keywords and phrases: The terms that the aspirant should understand and remember.

• Lead story: Every chapter begins with an important story relevant to the topic. The aspirant can also use the stories as examples or case studies while answering questions in the Mains.

• Question-Answer format of main text: It promotes active learning through the SQ4R Method.

• Tables and Boxes: While the Boxes highlight the must-know facts and provide true stories, the Tables give vital data.

• Recalling the main points: Every chapter ends with the list of points to remember.

Appendices

• Glossary: Explanation of all the important terms and phrases.

• 2023 UPSC Prelims and Mains Questions with Answers and Explanations.

• Index: The aspirant can use the Index to quickly locate any term, topic, report, agreement, or name in the book.

Online support

• Video lessons on many topics (Scan the QR Code).

• Blog posts on current events and new topics.

• Dynamic sets of Mock Tests at a later stage.

What else is coming?

Look out for the companion Q&A book for Mains:

• 200+ Practice Questions by chapter (same chapters as in this book) 

• 100 UPSC Questions by year (Last 10 years) with Answers

Later, a similar Q&A Book for Prelims!