This is the 12025th most frequent Russian word.
злободневных
Topical; relevant; pressing (concerning current issues).
In this instance, 'злободневных' describes 'проблемах', implying that the issues discussed are immediate and significant within the current societal context.
В блоге автор рассуждает о злободневных проблемах современного общества.
In the blog, the author reflects on pressing problems of modern society.
In this sentence, 'злободневные' modifies 'вопросы', indicating that the questions being discussed are directly relevant and highly topical.
На конференции обсуждались злободневные вопросы экологической безопасности.
At the conference, current issues of environmental safety were discussed.
Here, 'злободневные' qualifies 'темы', suggesting that the subjects addressed in the novel are urgent and of present concern.