HPAS MAINS SYLLABUS & BOOKS [ GENERAL STUDIES-III ] [ UNIT–III ]

GENERAL STUDIES-III

UNIT-III

SUB UNIT-1

• Issues, concerns, policies, programmes, conventions, treaties and missions aimed at environment protection, and dealing with the problem of climate change.
• State of environment reports. Environment protection and pollution control Act and rules.
• Environment Impact Assessment.
• National Action plans on Climate Change.
• Himalayan ecology, biosphere reserve, Science and economics of climate change.
• Social and ethical issues in use of Biotechnology.

Books for Sub Unit-1

• Environment By Shankar
• Biodiversity & Environment By Unique
• IAS Mains GS 3 By Arihant

SUB UNIT-2

• Latest developments in science and technology for harnessing agriculture, horticulture, medicinal and herbal resources in the country
• National mission for sustainable agriculture, mission for integrated development of horticulture
• Concept of organic farming, seed certification, rain water harvesting, techniques of irrigation and soil conservations and soil health cards.

Books for Sub Unit-2

• Environment By Shankar
• Science and Technology by TMH

SUB UNIT-3

• Tourism policy, potential and initiative in Himachal Pradesh
• Types of tourism: religious, adventure, heritage, Important tourist destinations in Himachal Pradesh
• Social, Economic and Cultural implications of Tourism
• Concept of Eco-Tourism and green tourism and their role in sustainable development of the State
• Environmental concerns of tourism industry, both positive and negative effects including climate change with reference to Himachal Pradesh

Books for Sub Unit-3

• Jag Mohan Balokhra
• Mian Goverdhan Singh  or  Dr. Rajender Attri
• Know YourState - Himachal Pradesh
• Economic Survey of HP 2016-17

Note:— All the topics / subjects covered under SUB UNIT-3 are relevant to the State of Himachal Pradesh.