What to read in Indian Express
08 January 2026
| S. No. | News / Issue | Page No. | GS Paper | Syllabus Area | Key Focus / Relevance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India becomes world’s largest rice producer, surpassing China | Pg. 3 | GS-3 | Agriculture / Food Security | India’s food security position, global food supply chains, rise in agricultural productivity |
| 2 | IMD issues cold wave alert across northern and central India | Pg. 3 | GS-1 | Geography / Disaster Management | Western disturbances, importance of early warning systems, disaster preparedness |
| 3 | Centre accelerates Chenab hydropower projects in Jammu & Kashmir | Pg. 4 | GS-3 | Infrastructure / Energy | Renewable energy generation, regional energy security, economic development |
| 4 | Maoists surrender to security forces in Chhattisgarh | Pg. 7 | GS-3 | Internal Security / LWE | Weakening Left Wing Extremism, rehabilitation policy, counter-insurgency, development & community engagement |
| 5 | Supreme Court intervenes in law degree denial by private university | Pg. 7 | GS-2 | Judiciary / Education Rights | Arbitrary decision-making, students’ rights, principles of natural justice |
| 6 | Human–wildlife conflict highlighted after wild elephant sighting in Jharkhand | Pg. 8 | GS-3 | Environment / Wildlife Management | Deforestation, wildlife management, community-based conservation |
| 7 | US seizes oil tanker linked to Venezuela; Russia sends naval support | Pg. 1 | GS-2 | International Relations / Geopolitics | Escalating geopolitical tensions, great-power competition, maritime security |
| 8 | SEBI to enhance oversight of AI and advanced tech in financial markets | Pg. 2 | GS-3 | Economy / Financial Regulation | AI in finance, fintech regulation, digital trading platforms |
| 9 | BHU launches SWAYAM courses in science, engineering & medicine | Pg. 3 | GS-2 | Education Policy / Digital Learning | Quality higher education, digital learning, inclusivity, lifelong education |
| 10 | India projected to grow GDP at 7.4% in FY 2025-26 | Pg. 5 | GS-3 | Economy / Growth & Policy | Public capital expenditure, macroeconomic stability, fastest-growing major economy |
| 11 | Advanced GDP estimates exceed forecasts; growth led by investment & services | Pg. 5 | GS-3 | Economy / Macroeconomics | Capital formation, private investment revival, service-led growth |
| 12 | Rajasthan MLA probed by Assembly Ethics Committee over alleged bribery | Pg. 8 | GS-4 | Ethics in Public Life | Integrity, accountability, probity in public office, conflict of interest |