What to read in Indian Express
12 November 2025
| Headline | Page No. | GS Paper & Topic | Theme / Issue | UPSC Relevance / Analytical Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fungus infections: Experts concerned over lab integration | 2 | GS 3 – Science & Technology / Health Applications | Public health & microbiological surveillance | Focus on One Health approach, need for integrated lab networks to detect fungal pathogens (e.g., Candida auris). Relevant to Disease surveillance infrastructure and AMR management. |
| Red Fort blast reminds us that fight against terror will never end | 12 | GS 3 – Internal Security / Terrorism | Role of non-state actors in national security threats | Highlights India’s counterterrorism challenges and cross-border linkages. Connects with UAPA, NIA Act 2008, and global anti-terror efforts. |
| Vande Mataram, Amar Sonar Bangla share one imagination | 12 | GS 1 – Modern Indian History / Freedom Struggle | Cultural unity during nationalist movement | Analyses Bankim Chandra Chatterjee’s Vande Mataram and Rabindranath Tagore’s Amar Sonar Bangla, reflecting cultural nationalism — useful for GS1 + Essay + Ethics (national integration). |
| The Supreme Court’s order on street dogs is inhumane — and anti-science | 12 | GS Prelims – Environment & Science | Animal rights vs. public safety | Debate on Animal Birth Control Rules 2023 and role of scientific animal management; useful for Prelims (Environment Acts, Animal Welfare). |
| COP30 is the moment for action, not aspiration | 12 | GS 3 – Environment / Climate Governance | Global climate action and adaptation | Editorial call for tangible progress at COP30 — highlights Climate Finance, Loss and Damage, and CBDR principle. |
| In Bhutan, PM unveils the hydel project: Energy pillar of ties | 14 | GS 2 – International Relations / Neighbourhood | India–Bhutan energy cooperation | Strengthens Hydropower diplomacy, aligns with India’s Neighbourhood First policy. Case study for sustainable bilateral relations. |
| ISRO finishes another key test in preparation for Gaganyaan | 14 | GS 3 – Science & Tech / Space Technology | Human spaceflight program | Milestone for Gaganyaan mission, involving parachute ejection and re-entry tech. Relevant for Prelims & GS3. |
| Days after it was taken off agenda, India raises contentious finance provision at COP30 meet | 14 | GS 2 – IR / Global Governance | India’s diplomatic strategy in climate negotiations | India’s assertive stand on climate finance and equity; ties into G77 + China stance and Paris Agreement mechanisms. |
| AI-focused curriculum on cards for CBSE students | 16 | GS 2 – Education / Social Sector Development | Integrating AI in school education | Reflects NEP 2020 implementation, digital literacy, and 21st-century skill development. Useful for governance & education reforms. |
| David Schazlay wins prestigious Booker Prize for fiction with his earthy fiction ‘Flesh’ | 21 | GS Prelims – Current Affairs | International recognition in literature | Prelims fact on Booker Prize (annual English fiction award). Enriches culture & literature awareness. |
| US in fight against climate change: Never a leader but still significant | 22 | GS 2 – IR / Global Environmental Politics | U.S. climate policy dynamics | Analyses shifting American stance post-Paris Accord. Useful for GS2 (IR) & GS3 (Environment). |
| K4: Old friend of India, Bhutan’s guiding force | 22 | GS 2 – IR / Neighbourhood Relations | Leadership diplomacy and bilateral continuity | Explores role of Bhutan’s fourth King (“K4”) in shaping Indo-Bhutan relations — case study for regional diplomacy. |
| Discord between Supreme Court and the Centre over tribunals | 22 | GS 2 – Polity / Judiciary | Separation of powers & tribunal independence | Explores tension over tribunal appointments & autonomy. Connects to Tribunal Reforms Act 2021 and Judicial Review principles. |