<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div align="center"> <span style="letter-spacing: 1px;"> <img border="0" height="280" src="http://static.upscportal.com/images/Environment-Bio-Diversity-Climate-Change-General-Science.jpg" width="371" /></span></div> <hr /> <h1 align="center"> <span style="letter-spacing: 1px;">Environment, Bio-Diversity, Climate Change & General Science</span></h1> <hr /> <div align="justify"> <span style="letter-spacing: 1px;">In the preceding article, we discussed the significance and <a href="http://www.upscportal.com/civilservices/getting-started/detailed-roadmap-for-gs-pre-economy"> strategy for Economy and Social Development</a>. Now, another topic that often overlaps with the issues of <span class="tvgs509k" id="tvgs509k_8">social development</span>, is Environment, Biodiversity and Climate Change.</span></div> <div align="justify"> <span style="letter-spacing: 1px;">This issue has gained prominence lately. Since the <span class="tvgs509k" id="tvgs509k_14">concerns</span> towards the <span class="tvgs509k" id="tvgs509k_7">environmental issues</span> have become visible in the global discourses, UPSC expects the aspirants to have an understanding of the various issues related to the environment and biodiversity.</span></div> <div align="justify"> <span style="letter-spacing: 1px;">In the recent past, questions have been asked on various <span class="tvgs509k" id="tvgs509k_15">international</span> conventions on <span class="tvgs509k" id="tvgs509k_9">climate</span> change and biodiversity. Since Indian government has been taking a keen interest in the climate issue, there are many developments in the field. Thus, a candidate must understand the various developmental aspects and the major initiatives.</span></div> <span style="letter-spacing: 1px;">It is important to make an intelligent study of these topics. Since there is a lot of information available on these topics, you must first analyze what is to be read.</span><br /> <span style="letter-spacing: 1px;">In <span class="tvgs509k" id="tvgs509k_11">Chemistry</span>, important <span class="tvgs509k" id="tvgs509k_10">minerals</span> and their ores, are important. Questions are generally asked about the economically significant ores.</span><br /> <div align="justify"> <span style="letter-spacing: 1px;">Similarly, Biology has some important <span class="tvgs509k" id="tvgs509k_12">segments</span> from which atleast one question is asked every year. You will find one or two questions relating to the distribution of <span class="tvgs509k" id="tvgs509k_1">flora and fauna</span>, in India or the world. Thus, you might read the respective topics carefully. However, if you really find it difficult to read and remember about the trivial details of some topics, you might choose to skip them, but only if you have made a better grip on other topics.</span></div> <div align="justify"> <span style="letter-spacing: 1px;">Another important segment of the <span class="tvgs509k" id="tvgs509k_2">science and technology</span> relates to the developments in the field of IT, Space, Defense, Nuclear Power, Biotechnology etc. However, a candidate should focus on the application of these topics, instead of mugging up about the theory associated. It is in this context that aspirants from every background are placed on an equal footing.</span></div> <div align="center"> <span style="letter-spacing: 1px;"> <img border="0" height="311" src="http://static.upscportal.com/images/Science-and-Environment-yearwise-question-asked.jpg" width="397" /></span></div> <h2 align="center"> <span style="letter-spacing: 1px;"> <a href="http://upscportal.com/civilservices/order-form/environment-for-civil-services-pre-examination"> See Books on Science, Environment and Climate Change</a></span></h2> <br /> <span style="letter-spacing: 1px;">If we look at the IAS (Pre.) GS 2013, there were 13 questions from the Science section. Interestingly, a majority of these 13 questions were asked from Biology section. Thus, the <span class="tvgs509k" id="tvgs509k_16">candidates</span> should focus on Biology section more, while putting lesser effort for the traditional theories of <span class="tvgs509k" id="tvgs509k_3">physics and chemistry</span>.</span><br /> <div align="center"> <span style="letter-spacing: 1px;"> <img border="0" height="277" src="http://static.upscportal.com/images/Science-and-Technology-Question-asked.jpg" width="400" /></span></div> <div style="background-color: #edf3f3; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 4px; padding-right: 4px; padding-top: 1px;"> <h2> <span style="letter-spacing: 1px;">Express Points:</span></h2> <ul> <li><span style="letter-spacing: 1px;">Prepare the Science and Environment section from the <span class="tvgs509k" id="tvgs509k_4">point of view</span> of the IAS (Pre) Exam. Do not attempt to attain advanced study for the topics, otherwise you might end up wasting a lot of time.</span></li> <li><span style="letter-spacing: 1px;">Keep an eye on the current affairs in the <span class="tvgs509k" id="tvgs509k_5">world of science</span> and technology. It is the main center from where questions are being asked.</span></li> <li><span style="letter-spacing: 1px;">Biology, Environment and Climate are the areas to focus.</span></li> </ul> </div> <span style="letter-spacing: 1px;"><b>We are always available to guide you, </b></span><br /> <ul class="links inline"> <li class="comment_forbidden first last"><br /></li> </ul> </div> Environment, Bio-Diversity, Climate Change & General Science In the preceding article, we discussed the significance and stra... Read more »
