General Studies III · Subtopic
Environmental impact assessment
Official syllabus
Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.
UPSC CSE 2026 notification
What this covers
Environmental impact assessment (EIA) systematically examines likely environmental effects of a proposed activity before a clearance decision.
Key ideas
- Project and alternatives
- Baseline and scope
- Impact prediction
- Consultation where required
- Appraisal, decision and compliance