What to read in The Hindu newspaper
11 November 2025
| Headline | Page No. | GS Paper & Topic | Theme / Issue | UPSC Relevance / Analytical Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-intensity explosion in Capital kills at least 9 | 1 | GS 3 – Internal Security / Terrorism & Challenges | Urban terrorism and national security response | Reflects internal security vulnerability; connects to NIA Act 2008, UAPA, and need for urban counterterror preparedness. Useful for case studies on homeland security mechanisms. |
| India and China have goodwill towards us: says Sri Lankan PM | 1 | GS 2 – IR / Neighbourhood Policy | India–China influence in South Asia | Highlights Sri Lanka’s balancing act; relevant for India’s maritime diplomacy, SAGAR vision, and China’s Belt & Road Initiative in the region. |
| Women are ‘largest minority’, says SC | 1 | GS 1 – Indian Society / Role of Women | Gender equality & constitutional protection | SC emphasises women’s socio-political marginalisation; links to Articles 14–16, CEDAW, and women’s political representation. |
| New horizons (Editorial) | 6 | GS 3 – Environment / Pollution & EIA | Climate transition and global policy | Editorial explores post-COP30 environmental priorities, sustainable energy transitions, and India’s climate leadership. |
| In free fall (Editorial) | 6 | GS 2 – IR / Bilateral & Global Groupings | Global economic downturn & multilateral fragility | Analyses world trade slowdown and challenges to G20, WTO, and global economic order. Connects to India’s role as emerging economy. |
| What South Asia wants from COP30 (Editorial) | 6 | GS 3 – Environment / Global Governance | Regional climate justice & adaptation finance | Focuses on South Asian climate needs — loss and damage fund, technology transfer, and equity principles under Paris Agreement. |
| Celebrating a sage king: A celebration of India–Bhutan ties | 6 | GS 2 – IR / Neighbourhood Relations | India–Bhutan friendship & regional diplomacy | Symbolises enduring bilateral ties based on mutual trust; connects to Hydropower Cooperation, SATPURA Framework, and cultural diplomacy. |
| Dealing with a dogged problem | 7 | GS 2 – Health / Social Sector Management | Zoonotic diseases and rabies control | Addresses public health management of stray dog menace; links to One Health Approach, WHO rabies targets, and Animal Birth Control Rules 2023. |
| Iraqi elections: An opportunity for India | 7 | GS 2 – IR / Bilateral Relations | West Asia diplomacy & energy security | Analyses India’s opportunity in post-election Iraq to deepen energy and reconstruction ties. Useful for India–West Asia policy. |
| What is the role of a Pay Commission | 8 | GS 3 – Economy / Planning & Employment | Public sector pay structure & fiscal impact | Explains constitutional basis (Article 309) and economic implications of pay revisions; connects to FRBM Act, public expenditure management, and inflation control. |
| In final phase today, Bihar’s voters will line up to get fingers inked in 122 seats | 11 | GS 2 – Polity / State Legislatures | Electoral participation & democratic governance | Discusses state-level voting trends; links to RPA 1951, State Election Commission’s functioning, and voter awareness reforms. |
| Ministry simplifies rules to boost cornea transplant services | 12 | GS 2 – Health / Policy Implementation | Organ donation & healthcare regulation | Simplification of Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Rules 2014; improves accessibility and ethical governance in healthcare. |