📍 Goal for the Day
- Revise key topics from Environment
- Strengthen conceptual clarity using Shankar IAS Notes
- Solve 25 MCQs for practice
🕒 Study Plan Breakdown (6 Hours)
| Time Slot | Activity | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00 AM – 6:30 AM | Quick Revision | Read previous day’s notes on Environment to refresh memory. |
| 6:30 AM – 8:30 AM | Biodiversity & Conservation | 🌿 Revise topics from Shankar IAS: ✅ Ecosystem, Food Chain, Ecological Pyramids ✅ Endangered Species & Red List ✅ Conservation Initiatives (CBD, Ramsar, UNESCO sites) |
| 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Break | Take a short walk & relax. |
| 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Climate Change & Pollution | 🌍 Revise: ✅ Greenhouse Effect, Ozone Depletion ✅ Global Warming & Carbon Trading ✅ Major Pollution Types & Impact ✅ Government Policies (EIA, Kyoto Protocol) |
| 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Break | Have a healthy meal and hydrate. |
| 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | National Parks & Protected Areas | 🏞️ Study important parks, reserves & laws: ✅ Tiger Reserves, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Ramsar Sites ✅ Biodiversity Hotspots, Biosphere Reserves ✅ Forest Conservation Act, Wildlife Protection Act |
| 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM | Solve 25 MCQs | 📝 Solve MCQs from previous year papers & test series. Analyze mistakes and revise weak areas. |
📌 Important Points to Remember
✅ Make short notes while revising.
✅ Focus on factual information (species, conservation laws, climate treaties).
✅ Revise with maps for National Parks & Biosphere Reserves.
✅ Practice previous year UPSC questions for better retention.
📝 MCQ Practice Questions (Sample)
- Which of the following is a biodiversity hotspot in India?
a) Western Ghats
b) Aravalli Hills
c) Deccan Plateau
d) Sundarbans
(Answer: a) Western Ghats - What is the main objective of the Ramsar Convention?
a) Protection of marine biodiversity
b) Conservation of wetlands
c) Protection of tigers
d) Sustainable agriculture
(Answer: b) Conservation of wetlands - Which air pollutant is primarily responsible for ozone layer depletion?
a) CO₂
b) SO₂
c) CFCs
d) NO₂
(Answer: c) CFCs
📌 Continue solving more MCQs from test series & previous year papers.
📚 Additional Resources for Revision
📖 Books & PDFs:
- Shankar IAS – Environment Book (Primary source)
- NCERT Class 12 Biology – Ecology Chapters
- Current Affairs (PIB, The Hindu, Down to Earth)
🌍 YouTube Video Resources:
- National Parks & Wildlife Sanctuaries
- Climate Change & International Agreements
- Pollution & Government Policies
🔔 Next Steps for Tomorrow (Day 22)
🔹 Topic: Science & Tech – Space, Biotechnology, IT, Health
🔹 Task: Revise key concepts & solve MCQs
⚠️ Disclaimer
This plan is structured to provide a highly focused UPSC preparation strategy within a 100-day framework. However, candidates should adjust based on personal strengths, weaknesses, and available study time. Consistency & mock test practice are key to success.
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🔥 Stay Consistent & Keep Revising! You Got This! 🚀