Course module
Environmental Studies (Video Lessons & Notes) — CTET Paper 1 2026
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- Lessons
- 263
- Duration
- 18 hr
- PYQs
- 0
- Practice
- 0
Syllabus index
Lessons in this module
Environment
Sustainable Development – SDGs, Agenda 21,Basic
Ecosystem, Biomes & Environmental Issues
Ecosystem Fundamentals – Meaning, Concept & Ecological Organisation
Ecosystem Components – Abiotic & Biotic Structure
Ecosystem Types – Terrestrial & Aquatic Ecosystems
Ecological Interfaces – Ecotone, Niche & Biosphere
Atmospheric Structure – Layers & Composition
Ecological Pyramids – Types & Characteristics
Biomes Overview – Concept & Global Distribution
Major Biomes – Forests, Grasslands, Deserts, Tundra & Aquatic Biomes
Environmental Issues – Types, Local & Regional Impacts
Pollution & Global Threats – Acid Rain, Ocean Acidification, Ozone Depletion & Pollutants
Air Pollution
Air Pollution Fundamentals – Concepts, Types & Major Pollutants
Pollutant Categories – Primary, Secondary & Organic Pollutants
- Major Primary Pollutants - Part-1Drm Video
- Major Primary Pollutants - Part 2Drm Video
- Major Primary Pollutants - Part 3Drm Video
- Volatile Organic CompoundDrm Video
- Polycyclic Aromatic HydrocarbonsDrm Video
- Synthetic Organic ChemicalsDrm Video
- Persistent Organic Pollutants - Part 1Drm Video
- Persistent Organic Pollutants - Part 2Drm Video
- Secondary Air PollutantsDrm Video
- RevisionDrm Video
Particulate Pollution Unit – PM, RSPM & Aerosol-Related Pollutants
Indoor Air Pollution Unit – Sources, Indicators & Control Measures
Smog & Atmospheric Chemistry – Classical, Photochemical & Industrial Smog
Pollutant Behavior Unit – Dispersion, Feedback Mechanisms & Environmental Impact
Air Quality Standards & Monitoring – AAQS, AQI & National Programs
Air Pollution Control Unit – Methods, Devices & Government Initiatives
Environmental Protocols & Regulatory Framework – Acts, Agencies & Global Agreements
Water Pollution
Water Resources & Pollution Fundamentals – Distribution, Sources & Core Concepts
Water Quality Parameters – pH, DO, BOD, COD, Hardness, TDS & Turbidity
- Oxygen Demand WasteDrm Video
- Water Quality ParametersDrm Video
- Temporary & Permanent HardnessDrm Video
- The pH of waterDrm Video
- Dissolved OxygenDrm Video
- Biochemical Oxygen DemandDrm Video
- Chemical Oxygen DemandDrm Video
- Total Dissolved SolidsDrm Video
- Units for measuring TurbudityDrm Video
- BOD vs CODDrm Video
Water Pollution Effects – Biomagnification, Eutrophication & Ecological Consequences
Waterborne & Water-Based Diseases – Causes, Spread & Health Impacts
Wastewater & Treatment Processes – Sewage, Effluents, Treatment Stages & Disinfection
Water Scarcity & Stress – Causes, Indicators & Global Concerns
Soil
Soil Formation Unit – Processes, Factors & Pedogenesis
Soil Profile & Properties – Horizons, Characteristics & Physical–Chemical Features
Soil Classification Unit – Types, Global Soil Regions & Taxonomy Orders
Soil Regions of India – Distribution & Key Characteristics
Soil Pollution Unit – Causes, Impacts & Control Measures
Soil Erosion & Conservation – Types, Effects & Protective Methods
Composting Unit – Concept, Methods & Soil Enrichment Role
Noise Pollution and Waste Management
Noise Pollution Fundamentals – Sound Parameters, Decibel Levels & Measurement Scales
Noise Pollution Impacts – Health Hazards & Environmental Effects
Waste Classification Unit – Solid, Liquid, Dry–Wet & Biodegradable Categories
Solid Waste Types & Sources – Municipal, Industrial & Hazardous Waste
Solid Waste Treatment Unit – Processes, Disposal Methods & Management Practices
Waste Regulations & Initiatives – Basel Convention, SBM & Gobardhan Scheme
Natural Resources, Energy & Disaster Management
Natural Resources & Energy Fundamentals – Resource Types, Renewable & Non-Renewable Energy
Renewable Energy Unit – Solar, Wind, Tidal, Geothermal, Biomass & Biogas Systems
Biomass & Biofuel Technologies – Conversion Processes, Products & Comparative Benefits
Nuclear Energy Unit – Fission, Fusion, Breeder Reactors, Fuel Cycle & Major Accidents
Natural Hazards Unit – Earthquakes, Landslides, Cyclones, Tsunami, Floods & Droughts
- Natural Disaster IntroductionDrm Video
- Various type of HazardsDrm Video
- Level of DisastersDrm Video
- EarthquakeDrm Video
- Mass Wasting - LandslideDrm Video
- Types of LandslidesDrm Video
- CycloneDrm Video
- TsunamiDrm Video
- Flood and It's TypesDrm Video
- Causes of FloodsDrm Video
- DroughtDrm Video
- Types of DroughtDrm Video
- Causes and Effects of DraughtDrm Video
- LighteningDrm Video
- VolcanoesDrm Video
- Types of VolcanoesDrm Video
Geological Hazard Dynamics – Causes, Characteristics, Measurements & Zonation
Anthropogenic & Biological Disasters – Types, Causes & Impact Assessment
Disaster Management Framework – Prevention, Mitigation, Plans & National Authorities
- Causes of Landslides and risk reduction measuresDrm Video
- Disaster Management CycleDrm Video
- National Disaster Management AuthorityDrm Video
- Structural and Non Structural MeasuresDrm Video
- The national disaster management planDrm Video
- Disaster Prevention and MitigationDrm Video
- Life Cycle analysisDrm Video
- The National Policy on Disaster MangementDrm Video
- Disaster Management Act 2005Drm Video
Climate Action & Policy Unit – National Action Plan & Climate-Related Risk Measures
Global Environmental Conventions – COP, Protocols & ISA
COP & Global Environmental Summits – Structure, History & Key Outcomes
Biodiversity Conventions Unit – CBD, Cartagena Protocol, Nagoya Protocol & Earth Summit
Ozone Protection Protocols – Vienna Convention, Montreal Protocol & Kigali Amendment
- Montreal ProtocolDrm Video
- The Multilateral FundDrm Video
- The Montreal AmendmentDrm Video
- Amendment in Montreal ProtocolDrm Video
- India's Achievement in Implementation of Montreal ProtocolDrm Video
- The Kigali AmendmentDrm Video
- Kigali AgreementDrm Video
- Significance of Kigali AmendmentDrm Video
- Ozone DayDrm Video
- The Vienna ConventionDrm Video
- Ozone Depleting SubstancesDrm Video
Climate Change Treaties – Kyoto Protocol, Paris Agreement & Global GHG Frameworks
- Global warming PotentialDrm Video
- Major Green House GasesDrm Video
- Kyoto ProtocolDrm Video
- What is Commitment Period - Kyoto ProtocolDrm Video
- Joint Implementation - Kyoto ProtocolDrm Video
- Classification of Parties and their Commitments -Kyoto ProtocolDrm Video
- Clean development mechanism - Kyoto ProtocolDrm Video
- Emissions Trading (ET)- Kyoto ProtocolDrm Video
- Paris climate AgreementDrm Video
- How does the Paris Agreement Works- key componentsDrm Video
- Difference between Paris Agreement and Kyoto protocolDrm Video
- How are we tracking Progress?Drm Video
International Solar Alliance Unit – Vision, Mission, Governance & Strategic Programs
- International Solar AllianceDrm Video
- International Solar Alliance vision and missionDrm Video
- Promoted Areas of ISADrm Video
- ISA Governance, secretariat and CommittieesDrm Video
- ISA Multi faceted supportDrm Video
- Corporate Partners from India for ISADrm Video
- Key Highlights of the 8th session of ISA assembly_1Drm Video
National & Global Climate Commitments – INDC Targets & Progress Tracking Mechanisms
MDG & SDG
MDG–SDG Fundamentals – Concepts & Introduction
MDG–SDG Evolution – Historical Background & Global Framework
Millennium Development Goals – Structure, Themes & Achievements
Sustainable Development Goals – Structure, Themes & Global Priorities
MDG vs SDG – Comparative Overview & Key Differences
SDG Progress Assessment – India Index & National Analysis
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