UPSC Essentials 2025: Contemporary Issues, Volume 1

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“UPSC Essentials 2025: Contemporary Issues, Volume 1” is a focused and authoritative guide tailored for UPSC aspirants, drawing insights from reputed sources like The Hindu and The Indian Express.

This volume critically examines key contemporary issues impacting India and the world, ensuring aspirants grasp their multidimensional aspects for both Prelims and Mains. By balancing depth with clarity, this book cuts through the clutter, prioritizing conceptual understanding over rote facts.

Key Issues Discussed:1. Environmental Governance and Public Health:Advocates for the establishment of an Environmental Health Regulatory Agency (EHRA) to address pollution and its health implications.Explores India’s rising greenhouse gas emissions and the need for integrated environmental-health governance.Insights into global models like the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Germany’s Federal Environment Agency for potential adaptation in India.2. Climate Change and Policy Stances:Critical analysis of India’s decision to opt out of the Global Methane Pledge, with a focus on the country’s agricultural practices and food security.Examination of commitments at COP29 regarding methane reduction and India’s broader climate strategy.3. Sustainability and Urban Challenges:Innovative solutions to tackle urban heat island effects and extreme heat events, with Tamil Nadu’s declaration of heatwaves as a state-specific disaster serving as a case study.Comprehensive discussion on sustainable cooling technologies, emphasizing India’s Cooling Action Plan and alignment with international agreements like the Kigali Amendment.4. International Climate Negotiations:Decoding the climate finance debate at COP29, addressing the disparity between developed and developing nations on funding commitments.Detailed insights into the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and its implications for India’s exports.5. Strategic Resource Management:Insights into India’s roadmap to net-zero carbon emissions by 2070, with an emphasis on renewable energy, resource efficiency, and balancing growth with sustainability.Explores innovations in high-performance buildings (HPBs) for climate resilience and energy efficiency.6. Ocean Governance:Analysis of the High Seas Treaty and India’s role in conserving marine biodiversity beyond national jurisdictions.And many more issues…

Why Choose This Book?

In-depth Analysis: Every topic is backed by data, examples, and global comparisons to enrich understanding.Relevance to UPSC: Aligns with the dynamic nature of the exam.Concise Yet Comprehensive: Covers only essential facts to prevent information overload.

Empower your UPSC preparation with UPSC Essentials 2025: Contemporary Issues, Volume 1. Stay ahead in your journey to success.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DRSSQHN9
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 309 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 163 pages