What to read in The Hindu newspaper
14 November 2025
| Headline | Section / Page | GS Paper & Topic | Theme / Issue | UPSC Relevance / Analytical Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two more held for Delhi blast; varsity faces audit | Front Page | GS 3 – Internal Security Prelims – Red Corner Notice | Counter-terror investigation & institutional accountability | Strengthens India’s anti-terror framework under UAPA (1967) and NIA Act (2008). Explains use of Interpol’s Red Corner Notices for global tracking. |
| HC disqualifies Mukul Roy from Bengal Assembly | Front Page | GS 2 – Polity / Constitution | 10th Schedule & anti-defection law | Reinforces Article 191(2) and 10th Schedule on defection. Links to Kihoto Hollohan case (1992), Speaker’s powers, and democratic ethics. |
| Workplace stress linked to rising cases of diabetes among adults | Science | GS 2 – Health Prelims – Diabetes (Types 1 & 2) | Lifestyle diseases & workplace stress | Highlights growing non-communicable disease burden. Connects to National Programme for NCDs, Ayushman Bharat Health & Wellness Centres, and SDG 3. |
| Why Hepatitis A deserves a place in India’s Universal Immunisation Programme | Science | Prelims – Health / Immunisation | Vaccination policy & public health | Suggests expanding UIP (1978) to include Hepatitis A; links to National Viral Hepatitis Control Programme (2018). Useful for Prelims & GS2 (Health). |
| India’s carbon emission rise slower this year, says report | News | GS 3 – Environment / Climate Change | Emission reduction & energy transition | Reflects India’s improving emission intensity; aligns with India’s NDCs and Net Zero 2070 pledge. Useful for environment–economy integration questions. |
| SC reserves verdict on plea seeking damages for deaths ‘linked’ to COVID vaccines | News | GS 2 – Governance / Health Policy | Vaccine safety & liability | Examines State accountability in public health ethics and compensation jurisprudence. Connects to Right to Health (Article 21). |
| Air India crash investigation aimed at finding cause, not apportioning blame: SC | News | GS 3 – Disaster Management / Aviation Safety | Judicial approach to accident inquiries | SC underlines need for learning-oriented investigations; links to DGCA, AAIB, and global civil aviation safety norms (ICAO). |
| Barrier-less tolling systems: govt. to revisit bank-centric bidding model | News | GS 3 – Infrastructure / Technology | Intelligent transport systems | Discusses GPS-based toll collection & digital integration in highways. Relevant for PPP model reforms & Digital India infrastructure. |
| How is SEC ensuring fair elections? | Text & Context | GS 2 – Polity / Governance | Electoral integrity & decentralisation | Analyses role of State Election Commissions under Articles 243K–243ZA; ensures autonomy & transparency at local level. |
| Can T.N.’s reforms change transgender healthcare? | Text & Context | GS 2 – Social Justice / Health & Gender | Inclusive healthcare policy | Case study of Tamil Nadu Transgender Welfare Board and integration with Ayushman Bharat. Useful for Gender, Health & Inclusive Governance answers. |
| Donald Trump shakes up the global nuclear order | Editorial | GS 2 – IR / Global Security | Nuclear diplomacy & arms control | Analyses U.S. shift from traditional deterrence model. Links to NPT, CTBT, START treaties, and India’s NFU doctrine. |
| The Tamil Nadu model of sub-State climate action | Editorial | GS 3 – Environment / Climate Governance | Localized climate policy | Examines Tamil Nadu’s state-level climate mission; reflects federal approach to environmental governance. Useful for case studies in Mains GS3. |
| Urgent update | Editorial | GS 3 – Science & Tech / Health | Vaccine technology & genetic monitoring | Advocates expanding genomic sequencing under INSACOG to prepare for future pandemics. Key for public health preparedness & biosecurity. |