What to read in The Hindu newspaper
02 January 2026
| S. No. | Headline / Issue | Page | GS Paper & Syllabus Mapping | UPSC / Exam Relevance (Key Themes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Centre’s tobacco tax rejig to take effect from Feb. 1 | Page 1 | GS 3: Indian Economy (Taxation, Sin Taxes) GS 2: Public Health | Excise duty, health taxation, tobacco control policy, behavioural economics |
| 2 | Ancient Marathi literature reveals savannas are not degraded forests | Page 4 | GS 1: Culture & History GS 3: Environment & Ecology | Forest classification, savanna ecosystems, indigenous knowledge systems |
| 3 | R.K. Shriramkumar receives Sangeeta Kalanidhi award | Page 5 | GS 1: Indian Culture | Classical music traditions, cultural institutions, awards |
| 4 | Mandating student presence, erasing learning | Page 8 | GS 2: Education Governance | Learning outcomes, attendance vs pedagogy, NEP-related debates |
| 5 | Mob rule | Page 8 | GS 2: Polity & Governance | Rule of law, vigilantism, constitutional morality |
| 6 | The water divide | Page 8 | GS 3: Water Resources GS 2: Federalism | Water inequality, inter-state disputes, governance of water |
| 7 | Why does India need climate-resilient agriculture? | Page 10 | GS 3: Agriculture & Climate Change | Climate adaptation, sustainable farming, food security |
| 8 | Aravalli question and India’s fondness for ‘strategic exemptions’ | Page 11 | GS 3: Environment GS 2: Governance | Environmental regulation, exemptions, judicial–executive tension |
| 9 | DRDO will play key role in India’s air defence: Rajnath | Page 12 | GS 3: Defence & Security | Air defence systems, indigenous R&D, defence self-reliance |