Subject Preference: GS Paper III (Environment – Climate Change, Carbon Inequality)
- The Basics: This refers to the extreme carbon intensity of private jets, super-yachts, and space tourism.
- The Data (Oxfam 2024-25 Study): * A single billionaire's private jet trip can equal an average person’s annual emissions.
- The carbon footprint of the richest 1% is projected to be 30 times higher than the limit required to keep global warming below $1.5
- Why it matters for UPSC: * Climate Justice: It highlights "Carbon Inequality," where the global poor suffer the most from climate disasters caused by the luxury emissions of the super-wealthy.
- Policy Debate: Calls for a "Luxury Carbon Tax" or "Frequent Flyer Levies" to fund global climate adaptation.
IAS-2026 - OPTIONAL / GEOGRAPHY / PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION / SOCIOLOGY / ANTHROPOLOGY / ORIENTATION ON 03 & 04-10-2025 
