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Background
Overview
UPSC frequently asks about environmental issues, their causes, impacts, and mitigation strategies, often linking them to sustainable development, disaster management, and policy frameworks.
Ecological degradation refers to the deterioration of the environment through the depletion of resources such as air, water, and soil; the destruction of ecosystems; habitat destruction; the extinction of wildlife; and pollution. It is a major global challenge with significant implications for human well-being and sustainable development.