1. Prologue
2. Approaching Environment Biodiversity
3. Ch1: Flora and Fauna
4. Ch12: Environment
   1. What to Ignore
   2. [High priority]: Organizations: main
   3. [High priority]: Policies/Schemes/Projects
   4. [High priority]: Theory
   5. [Low priority] Miscellaneous organizations
   6. [Low priority] International treaties/Conventions
5. 12^th FYP plan: Ch4 and Ch7
   1. Vol1.Ch4: Sustainable Development
   2. Vol1: Ch 7 Environment, Forestry and Wildlife
6. Mock MCQs: IYB Ch1 & 30
7. Mock MCQs: IYB Ch12, 12^th FYP ch4 and 7
8. [FAQ] Do I need to buy new edition IF I already have 2013?

Prologue

• In the last article, we saw how to handle Ch1 and Ch30 of India 2014 || Bharat 2014 (+sample MCQs)
• In this  article, we see how to handle environment related segment from: IYB (Ch1, Ch8) and 12^th FYP (ch4, Ch7).

Approaching Environment Biodiversity

Total four stages

Stage I	NCERT, NIOS and Mrunal.org/ENB
Stage II	India Yearbook ch1, 12, 23 [also ch11 on energy- but we’ll see that in next article] 12th FYP ch4 (Sustainable Development), ch7 (environment)
stage III	follow-up from books/net for whatever GA/GK/theory is left e.g. list of parks sanctuaries etc.
Stage IV	Continuous notes making from newspapers, magazines. (This stage must be started ASAP, even if other stages haven’t started.)

Three prerequisites before touching IYB for Environment

1. When it comes to international treaties/kyoto/Nagoya etc. the India Yearbook and 12^th FYP only give bolbachchan type coverage= not much useful in MCQs (or even for recalling points in mains). So first read the treaties and summits given on Mrunal.org/ENB
2. NIOS material for Environment and Biodiversity. Religiously mug it up for prelims.
3. NCERT following chapters related to Environment Biodiversity (EnB). [yes you need to study BOTH NCERT and NIOS for UPSC prelims, as far as EnB topic is concerned]

Both NCERT and NIOS, free download available at Mrunal.org/download

CLASS	SUBJECT	NCERT CHAPTERS related to EnB
6	geography	8
7	geo.	1 to 6
	science	7, 16 to 18
8	geo.	8
	sci.	7 and 18
9	geo	5
	science	14
10	Geo.	2
	sci.	14 to 16
11	geo(Physical)	15 and 16
	geo (India)	4 and 5
	economy	9 (Sustainable development)
12	Biology	13 to 16
	chemistry	14

Assuming that you’re done with pre-requisite #1, 2 and 3…welcome back.

Overall Chapter 12 (Environment) and 23 (planning-subtopic Environment) give following details

1. Various organizations, bodies
2. List of policies and laws.
3. Terms/ schemes.

Although in all three things, you’ll have to do “Followup” by digging google. Because the data given in the book alone is not sufficient to handle MCQ/Mains. But you need to read the book, to prepare the base.

Ch1: Flora and Fauna

topic	what to focus
Climate/Seasons (page 4)	Four official seasons Six traditional seasons Two seasonal winds
Flora Page 5(English) ; Page 4(Hindi)	Total number of plant species: 46,000 Vascular flora:15,000 8 distinct florist regions: what trees are found in which region? Definition of Ethno-botanical study-MCQ Red Data book-Published by BSI.
Fauna (page6)	Ascending Descending order of Amphebia, Mammalia, Reptilia etc. Salt water crocodile is found in __? Project crocodile __(Important for chronological order of various projects) This section lists names of many wild life species-You need to find out the places where they are found.

After this census related information starts. Ignore it for the moment we will get back to it during education, Health care, Welfare related chapters.

Mock MCQs related to this chapter, are given in the appendix of this article.

Ch12: Environment

What to Ignore

you may ignore following topics, because

1. bolbachchan paragraphs, useless junk for MCQ/descriptive.
2. outdated data from 2012’s era- lot new developments have taken place

ch.	topic	English	Hindi
12	Milestone achievement	291	261
12	Environment research	297	267
12	NNRMS	297	267
12	Education and awareness	298	268-69
12	National museum	298	269
12	Wildlife education and training	299	269
12	Centre of excellence	299	269
12	Sustainable development and international cooperation*	302	272
12	Climate change	302-03	273

*It deals with RIO+20, but same thing explains in detail in Mrunal.org/ENB

[High priority]: Organizations: main

ch.	topic	English	Hindi
12	Ministry of environment and forest	285	255
12	National biodiversity authority NBA	288	258
12	National tiger conservation authority	290	260
12	Wildlife crime control bureau- statutory	290	261
12	Central pollution control board- CPCB	292	263
12	Central wetlands regulatory authority	295	265
12	Eco-development forces(IMP- They are under defence ministry and not under environment ministry)	296	267
12	National green tribunal*	301	272
12	National environment assessment and monitory authority- NEAMA	301	272
23	National Ganga river basin authority	682	699

*better dig net for more.

[High priority]: Policies/Schemes/Projects

12	Forest management scheme	289	260
12	Project tiger, project elephant (insufficient info given, dig NET for more)	291	261
12	Environment impact assessment- EIA, its amendment	291-92	262
12	Policy for abatement of pollution- 1992	292	262
12	National environment policy- 2006	292	262
12	E-waste rules- 2011	293	264
12	National river conservation plan	294	264
12	National wetlands conservation program	295	265
12	Biomedical waste management	294	264
12	National afforestation program	296	266
12	Awards and fellowships- only names and features	299-300	270-71
12	ENVIS- web portal	300	271
23	National costal management program	682	700
23	Biodiversity hotspots	684	702
23	National action plan for climate change- NAPCC (more details given in 12th FYP)	685	702-03
23	Green India mission	685	703

[High priority]: Theory

12	Mangroves	286	257
12	Coral reef- Four major areas	287	257
12	Clean technology	294	264
12	Ozone layer protection	303	273-74

for more on the theory, refer to NIOS and NCERTs.

Laws

12	Forest conservation Act	289	259
12	Environment protection Act 1986  *	–	–
12	National green tribunal act 2010  *

*Dig net

[Low priority] Miscellaneous organizations

as the name suggests- they’re Miscellaneous, so don’t spent lot of time in them- even if an MCQ is asked, the cost:benefit is bad.

ch.	topic	English	Hindi
12	Botanical survey of India	285	255
12	Zoological survey of India	286	256
12	Forest survey of India	286	256
12	Wildlife institute of India- WII	290	260
12	Central zoo authority	291	261
12	Animal welfare board	291	262
12	National river conservation directorate	294	264
12	National afforestation and eco-development board	296	266
12	GB pant institute	297	268
12	Four institutes given under forestry research	298	268

[Low priority] International treaties/Conventions

Topic is high priority, but from the given book’s given chapter, its low priority because data is outdated, and very brief overview given.

ch.	topic	English	Hindi
12	Biosphere reserve	287	257
12	Biodiversity conservation- its two components: Biodiversity and bio-safety	287	257
12	Convention on biodiversity CBD*	288	258
12	Cartagena biosafety protocol	289	259
12	Ramsar convention	295	266

*go through Mrunal.org/ENB

And for remaining conventions, dig NET.

12^th FYP plan: Ch4 and Ch7

So far you’re done with Environment chapter of IYB. Now time to shift to 12^th Five year plan (FYP).
To download the free PDFs of 12th FYP (English | Hindi), CLICK ME

Vol1.Ch4: Sustainable Development

Relevance	Topic to focus	PDF page#
MCQ/fodder	4.1 Definition of sustainable Development and who gave it?	146
fodder	figure 4.1	147
fodder	4.6 definition of Eco-efficiency	147
MCQ	4.9 Green tax- meaning, utility and Indian example	147-48
fodder	4.10 why diesel-fertilizer subsidies are bad	148
fund	4.12 National clean energy fund	148
fund	4.13 Compensatory afforestation fund	148
fodder	4.15 benefit of PAT and REC	149
fodder	4.16 list of non-monetary incentives to protect environment	149
fodder	4.22 Eco Industrial hub	150
MCQ	4.26 coastal regulation zone classification	151
MCQ	4.27 fact that Swaminathan Committee is associated with coastal zone  Management	151
MCQ	4.29  Ecomark -label (last two sentences)	151
fodder	box 4.1: focus areas in 12th FYP	152
MCQ	4.35: why supercritical powerplants are better than sub-critical	152
fodder	box 4.2: that research in advanced coal technology = better cost:Benefit than soal energy	153
MCQ	4.37: what’s the benefit of coal gasification?	153
MCQ	4.39: which states have highest potential in wind energy?	153
fodder	4.41: the need for national wind energy mission?	154
MCQ	4.42: which states have off-shore wind potential?	154
MCQ	4.44: benefit of solar photovoltaic tech vs solar thermal tech	155
fodder	4.47 to 4.52: how to reform solar mission?	155
MCQ	4.52: crystalline silicon vs thin film system	155-56
MCQ	4.68: three types of cements produced in India (+ that BIS permits them to add fly ash)	158
MCQ	Table 4.2: which sectors consume high amount of energy? ascending descending order	160
MCQ/fodder	Table 4.3 the pro-cons of carbon tax vs. cap-n-trade schemes	162
MCQ	4.93: what are the negative consequences when freight is transported through trucks rather than via railways	164
fodder	4.94 to 96: how to improve the efficiency of rail/road/water transport	164-65
fodder	4.99: what are the benefits of using public transport? (five points)	166
fodder	4.99 (from page 167) + 4.100 + 4.101: what are the “polity” challenges that impede reforms in urban transport?	167
MCQ	4.102: BEE energy labelling program	167
MCQ	4.105: Bachat lamp Yojana-features	168
MCQ	4.109: SEEP program	168
MCQ	fig.4.6: electricity consumption sector wise ascending-descending	169
fodder	4.118: green building code related points	170
MCQ	4.121: green building rating system (fact that its by IGBC and not BEE/government)	170
MCQ/fodder	4.128: national mission for green India	172
fodder	Annex.4.2 how/why Low carbon strategy helps in inclusive growth?	175-76

This finishes ch4 of 12^th FYP. Dig following topics through pib/net.

1. national environment policy
2. national policy for farmer
3. national electricity policy
4. integrated energy policy
5. Indian alpine initiative
6. vehicle  labelling scheme

so far we are done with

IYB	ch1 land people ch30 state UT and ch12 Environment
12th FYP	ch4 sustainable development.

moving on:

Vol1: Ch 7 Environment, Forestry and Wildlife

Relevance	Topic to Focus	PDF page#
MCQ/fodder	7.4 (Polity) why environment needs to be included in concurrent list	237
fodder	7.13: polity initiative taken in 11th FYP	239
MCQ	table 7.1 list of schemes which of them are Central schemes (CS), and which one as centrally sponsored schemes (CSS)	240
MCQ	box 7.3: Moniterable Targets under 12th FYP	243
Fodder	box 7.4: goals of 12th FYP	244
org	7.31:National environment and forestry council (NEFC). and 7.32: similar for States.	245
org	7.33 (1)National environment protection authority (NEPA)	245
fodder	figure 7.3 diagram to memorize fodder points	246
fodder	7.35: how to make Environment protection act effective?	247
org	7.38:NEAMA authority	247
fund	7.40: National environment restoration fund	247
E-gov	IBIS, IBIN, and 7.43: National information grid	248
org	7.48: central board of forestry	249
e-gov	7.48: Using GIS for forest rights act	249
fund	7.51: Green fund	249
fodder	7.53: need for reforms in Project elephant	249
MCQ	figure 7.4 for the schemes under 12th FYP	250
e-gov	7.65: NEMP; 7.66 forestry information system	251-52
fodder	7.67: how to protect against invasive species	252
MCQ	7.70: Environment performance index (And its table 7.2)	253
MCQ	7.73: green India mission (although mostly cutpaste from IYB)	254
fodder	7.75: climate change	255
fodder	7.82: 12th FYP’s three pronged strategy for climate change	257
MCQ	7.83: share of emission (ascending descending)	257
MCQ	7.84: chief contributors of agro-GHG emission	257-58
fodder	7.85: national water mission	258
MCQ/fodder	7.95 & 96: why climate change increases our vulnerability to diseases?	259-60
MCQ/fodder	7.103 to 7111: National action plan on climate change (you got the overview from IYB, here you get detailed info.)	260-62
fodder	7.113: how to make NAPCC more effective? (and followup on BOX 7.7 for suggested reorganization)	262

Dig Net/PIB/prsindia for:

1. National ambient air quality standards (NAAQs)
2. polysaturated fatty acids in Marine organism
3. invasive species

1. protection of plant varieties and farmers’ rights
2. forest rights act
3. seeds amendment bill
4. biotech regulatory authority bill

(Because they’re mentioned in FYP, but not sufficient coverage for MCQ/mains)

This concludes “core” preparation of Environment related topics. (Allied topics/chapters- energy, water, sci-tech etc. we’ll see in future articles.)

Mock MCQs: IYB Ch1 & 30

Q1. As per the IMD classification, which of the following are the official seasons of India?

1. Winter: December to February
2. Pre Monsoon: April to June
3. Post monsoon: October to December

Answer choices

1. only 1
2. only 1 and 2
3. only 1 and 3
4. only 2 and 3

Q2. Match the following seasons

early autumn Late autumn winter spring

Sarada Hemanta Sisira vasanta

Answer choices

code	I	II	III	IV
a	4	3	2	1
b	1	3	2	4
c	1	2	3	4
d	2	1	3	4

Q3. Consider the following trees: silver fir, silver birch, juniper, blue pine.

Which of them are found in the Western Himalayas?

1. all except silver fir
2. all except silver birch
3. all except juniper
4. all of them.

Q4. Arrange the following fauna in ascending order, according to the variety of species found in India.

1. Mammals
2. Reptiles
3. Amphibians
4. Aves

Correct ascending order is:

1. 1234
2. 4321
3. 3124
4. 1324

Q5. Consider following statements about Thamin deer?

1. It is an endangered species as per IUCN classification.
2. It is an endemic species of Western Ghats.
3. It is also known as Dancing deer because of its peculiar style of walking

Find correct statement(s)

1. only 1 and 2
2. only 2 and 3
3. only 1 and 3
4. All three correct.

Q6. Consider following sanctuaries: Ichagarh, Tenughat and Chandrapura. Which of the following are correct statements about them?

1. all of them are bird sanctuaries
2. all of them are located in Jharkhand
3. Both A and B
4. Neither A nor B

Q7. In which of the following places, can we find Mangrove forest, swamp forest, moist-deciduous forest and tropical wet-evergreen forest?

1. Tamilandu
2. West Bengal
3. Andra Pradesh
4. Andaman and Nicobar islands

Q8. Which of the following statements are correct about Andaman-Nicobar islands?

1. Their eastern coast has fringing type of coral reefs while western coast has barrier type of coral reefs.
2. Padauk and Gurjan- two endemic species of Mangroves, are found only in Nicobar group of islands but not in Andaman group of islands.
3. both A and B
4. Neither A nor B.

Q9. Which of the following statements are correct about Andaman Nicobar?

1. It receives rainfall from South East Monsoon but not from North East monsoon.
2. These islands have Mangrove forest but no littoral forest.
3. Both A and B
4. Neither A nor B

Q10. Correct statements about Argali Sheep

1. Their natural habitat is alpine grasslands.
2. They’re found in Khangchengzonga National Park of Sikkim.
3. They’re poached mainly for horns, which are used in traditional Chinese medicine.
4. They’ve became extinct in China and Mongolia.

Answer choices

1. only 1 and 2
2. only 1, 2 and 3
3. only 1, 2 and 4
4. only 3 and 4

Q11. Find correct statements

1. Black Necked Crane is a native of Siberia, but migrates to Nal-sarovar of Gujarat during Winter
2. India has the largest population of snow leopards in the world.
3. Military activity is one of the main causes for declining population of snow leopards in the world.

Correct statements

1. only 1 and 2
2. only 2 and 3
3. only 1
4. only 3

Correct answers

1. Correct seasons as per IMD= only 2 and 3. Because for Winter- months are given wrong
2. Early autumn-Sarada, Late-Hementa, Winter-sisira, Spring-Vasanta
3. all of them found in Western Himalaya
4. Amphi<< Mam <<Rep <<Ave
5. C. The Answer Not given in IYB. But in IYB page6- Swamp deer mentioned, and UPSC did ask MCQ about it in CSAT 2013. So on the same logic, one should prepare all the species given in IYB, including Thamin deer. Anyways, statement #2 is wrong because Thamin deer is mainly found in Manipur, Myanmar Vietnam. So, going by elimination process, we are left with (C)
6. C. all correct
7. C. Andaman-Nicobar
8. A. only 1^st statement right
9. C. both are wrong.
10. B. This sheep mentioned in Sikkim section of Ch.30, hence PH.D becomes necessary as per unwritten rule of UPSC MCQs. As per IUCN redlist- first three statements right.
11. D. Black necked crane lives in Sikkim, Snow leopard largest population is in China; third statement is right- military activities have led to habitat destruction, poverty=>illegal poaching for quick cash etc. hence third statement right. (Ref. iucn)

Mock MCQs: IYB Ch12, 12^th FYP ch4 and 7

Q1. Consider following statements about Mangroves

1. They can survive in Aerobic soil but not in Anaerobic soil
2. They form a commensalist link between terrestrial and marine ecosystem.
3. In India, maximum mangrove cover is found in West Bengal, followed by Gujarat and Andaman-Nicobar.

Choice

1. only 1 and 2
2. only 2 and 3
3. only 1 and 3
4. only 3

Q2. Which of the following are the major coral reef areas of India?

1. Mannar
2. Kutch
3. Lakshadweep
4. Andaman-Nicobar

Choice

1. all except Mannar
2. all except Kutch
3. all except Lakshadweep
4. All of them

Q3. Correct chronological order

1. National forest policy
2. National biodiversity authority
3. National environment policy
4. National Green Tribunal

Answer choices

1. 4321
2. 1324
3. 2413
4. 1234

Q4. Which of the following is a statutory body?

1. National biodiversity authority
2. Wildlife crime control bureau
3. both A and B
4. Neither A nor B

Q5. (A) Clean technology offer significant cost advantage to the producer. (R) Clean technologies are less intensive on the use of raw material and energy

1. Both correct and R explains A
2. Both correct but R doesn’t explain A
3. A right but R wrong
4. R right but A wrong.

Q6. Consider following statements about Eco-development forces

1. This force consists of volunteers from high schools and colleges
2. This force is setup by respective state governments, using the funding provided by MoEF
3. both A and B
4. Neither A nor B

Q7. What is the utility of ENVIS portal?

1. It’s a vigilance portal for gathering information related to economic offenses
2. It’s an education portal for imparting English language knowledge to the women and children in rural areas
3. It’s a web portal for environment related information collection storage and processing.
4. None of Above

Q8. Ultra violate radiation can cause

1. Skin Cancer
2. Eye Cataract
3. Suppress body’s immune system
4. Decrease crop yield

Answer choices

1. All except #4
2. Only 1, 2
3. Only 1 and 3
4. All of them

Q9. Which of the following is/are Ozone depleting substances

1. Halon
2. Methyl chloroform
3. Methyl bromide

Answer choices

1. only 1
2. Only 1 and 2
3. Only 1 and 3
4. All of them

Q10. Correct statements about Coastal zone regulations.

1. Category 1 deals with islands.
2. Category 4 lists the ecological sensitive areas of India
3. Construction activities are permitted in category 2 and 3

Answer choice

1. only 1
2. Only 2
3. Only 3
4. All of them

Q11. Consider following statements about Super-critical technology in coal power plants?

1. It produces higher amount of electricity per kg of coal, compared to sub-critical technology.
2. Its R&D is still in nascent stage and practical application is extremely expensive than sub-critical technology
3. Both A and B
4. neither A nor B

Q12. What are the potential applications of Coal gasification technology?

1. exploitation of deep coal deposits that cannot be mined using conventional means
2. In-situ capture of carbon
3. Both A and B
4. Neither A nor B

Q13. Correct statements

1. India produces only two varieties of Cement: Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC) and Ordinary Portland Cement.
2. Given the environmental concerns, MoEF has banned cement companies from mixing fly ash into Portland Pozzolana Cement
3. Both A and B
4. Neither A nor B

Q14. Consider following statements about carbon tax?

1. it doesn’t provide cost certainty to the manufacturer and consumers
2. there is potential chance of manipulation and evasion
3. Coal cess is an example of carbon tax

Answer choices

1. Only 1 and 2
2. Only 1 and 3
3. only 2 and 3
4. only 3

Q15. In India, if lower amount of freight is transported through railways than through trucks, what will be its consequences on the economy?

1. fiscal deficit will increase
2. adverse balance of payment
3. both A and B
4. Neither A nor B

Q16. find Wrong statements

1. Through Bachat lamp Yojana, government sells CFL lamps to households at the same price as tubelights
2. LED lamps are more energy efficient than CFL lamps but less than tubelights.
3. both A and B
4. Neither A nor B

Q17. (A) In India, only the Parliament can amend the environmental laws. (R) Environment is a residual subject in Constitution of India.

1. Both correct and R explains A
2. Both correct but R doesn’t explain A
3. A right but R wrong
4. R right but A wrong.

Q18. 12th Five year plan aims to

1. Clean all the the critically polluted rivers by 2020
2. Train veterinary professionals to treat wildlife.
3. Setup an  autonomous body named National  Environment  Assessment  and  Monitoring Authority  (NEAMA) for EIA, coastal zone regulations and marine fisheries regulations.
4. All of above

Q19. correct match

1. National environment restoration fund: proceeds of the coal cess
2. National clean energy fund: donations and fees collected from private sector for accessing specified natural resources.
3. Green Fund: proceeds from tax collected on the sale of forest produce.
4. none of above.

Q20. Agriculture contributes significant amount of GHG emission in India. Which among the following is/are responsible for it?

1. Methane from Rice paddies
2. fermentation in ruminant animals
3. Nitrous oxides from and fertilisers.

choice

1. Only 1 and 2
2. Only 1 and 3
3. only 2 and 3
4. all of them

Correct Answers

1. D. As per IYB page 287
   1. They can survive Anaerobic soil=#1  wrong
   2. Commensalism= only one party benefits without damaging other. Symbiosis=both benefit. Mangrove = Symbiosis link between Marine vs Terrestrial=> #2 wrong
   3. #3 is right.
2. D. All of them major coral reef areas
3. D. forest-88, NBA-03,environment-06, NGT-10
4. C. both are statutory
5. A
6. D. both wrong. Ref page 296
7. C
8. D
9. D. All of them. Ref page 303
10. C. only 3
11. A only first statement right
12. C both right
13. D both wrong
14. only 3 (ref. table 4.3 of 12^th FYP)
15. C. Both of them right (ref point 4.93 in 12^th FYP)
16. C. both wrong. (same price as CFL, and not tubelights)
17. A.
18. D all of them
19. all wrong
20. D. all of them

[FAQ] Do I need to buy new edition IF I already have 2013?

A question asked by many readers, “I already have IYB 2013, do I need to buy 2014’s edition?”

Answer is NO. (Observe the change list, then I elaborate)

Changes in Ch1. Land and people

• First six pages are almost the same.
• Census: data is updated.

Changes in Ch12. Environment

1. Compressed forest resource and survey
2. Compressed environment conservation
3. Compressed CBD, Biological diversity act
4. Removed genetic engineering approval committee
5. Removed COP-MOP-5, AICOPTAX
6. Removed forest policy
7. Compressed project tiger and project elephant
8. Removed regulatory acts under animal welfare
9. Compressed EIA
10. Compressed CPCB
11. Compressed E-waste management
12. Removed chemical safety
13. Compressed Bio-medical waste management
14. Compressed national river conservation directorate
15. Compressed ramsar convention national wetland conservation program
16. Added central  wetland regulatory authority
17. Compressed Environmental research and NNRMS from two pages to just two paragraphs
18. Removed statistical cell and NGO cell
19. Compressed Climate change and removed COP-16
20. Removed- IPCC , INCCA, UK Collaboration and many other miscellaneous topics

Changes in Ch30. State and UT

• Updated population data as per Census 2011
• Updated names of governor, CM, chief Secretary, + a few state schemes here and there.  (It also lists Kejriwal as Delhi PM- meaning pretty latest printed book.)
• but other than that, Most of the static content is identical to the previous edition.

[^ I’m yet to compare remaining chapters in detail. But they also run on same pattern: lot of data either compressed or removed.]

Now coming back to the question

 “I already have 2013 edition of India Yearbook, so, do I need to buy 2014’s edition?”

My answer/advice/opinion is “NO” because:

1. They did “Compress” a lot of topics, eliminated many outdated topics, but haven’t “updated” the topics much.
2. The way things are moving under UPSC’s Backbreaking era, you’ll have to dig net, newspaper and magazines- for almost every term, scheme, policy, act, bill, irrespective of how up-to-date your  IYB is. Therefore, IYB’s main use is “base” material, and as the base material- it hasn’t updated much between 2013 vs 2014’s edition.
3. Census data updated- but you can easily get it from net. Those ten new pages alone don’t justify the need for dishing out another 250/- rupees.
4. In almost all chapters, the IR/HRD related data is still from 2012’s era one and same. Even in above COP/UNFCC/Kyoto/RIO+20 etc. summits.
5. Whatever few things are newly added, you can dig through PIB/Net (as per the list/tables given in above article).
6. I believe you already have used highlighter/ballpen/margin-notes on the 2013’s edition for quick reading/revision. So If you get new 2014’s edition again= you’ll have to repeat the same exercise on those 1000+ pages again = not worth the cost:benefit. (because data hardly new- only page numbers changed.)

In short, if you already have IYB-2013 then not much point in getting IYB-2014: your 250-350 rupees are better spent buying in some other books or stationary.

visit Mrunal.org/yearbook For more on Yearbook related topics/articles.