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UNIT 6: Energy resources
BLOCK II: ECOSYSTEMS, BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION
UNIT 1: Concept, Structure and function of an ecosystem
UNIT 2: Basic awareness on various ecosystems
UNIT 3: Definition and levels of Biodiversity
UNIT 4: Brief note on India as a mega-diversity nation
UNIT 5: Threats to biodiversity
UNIT 6: Biodiversity conservation at global, national and local levels.
BLOCK III: SOCIAL ISSUES AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
UNIT 1: Environment and human health
UNIT 2: Epidemiological issues in health
UNIT 3: Need for public awareness on aspects related to the environment
UNIT 4: Current environment conservation activities
UNIT 5: Population growth, population explosion and associated issues.
UNIT 6: Sustainable development
BLOCK IV: ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS AND CONTEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
UNIT 1: Concept of Environmental ethics
UNIT 2: Overview of solid waste segregation and management
UNIT 3: Concept of global warming and climate change
UNIT 4: Concept and definition of carbon sequestration
UNIT 5: A brief overview of prominent natural disasters in India
UNIT 6: List of important Acts and Rules for the conservation of environment
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