Block 1: Environment and Natural Resources
Definition, scope, and multidisciplinary nature of environmental studies
Classification of renewable and non-renewable resources
Forest resources
Water resources
Land and mineral resources
Energy resources
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Block 2: Ecosystems, Biodiversity, and Conservation
Concept, structure, and function of an ecosystem
Basic awareness on various ecosystems
Definition and levels of biodiversity
India as a mega-diversity nation
Threats to biodiversity
Biodiversity conservation (global, national, local levels)
Block 3: Social Issues and Sustainable Development
Environment and human health
Epidemiological issues in health
Public awareness on environmental aspects
Current conservation activities
Population growth, explosion, and related issues
Sustainable development: definition and concept
Block 4: Environmental Ethics and Contemporary Issues
Concept of environmental ethics
Solid waste segregation and management
Global warming and climate change
Concept and definition of environmental management
Overview of natural disasters in India
Important Acts and Rules for environmental conservation