What to read in Indian Express
14 October 2025
| News / Editorial Title | Page No. | UPSC GS Paper | Relevant Topic / Syllabus Link | Key Concepts / Themes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade, energy, AI: India, Canada take series of steps to restore ties | 1 | GS Paper 2 | International Relations (India–Canada Bilateral Relations) | Diplomatic normalization post-tension; cooperation in trade, energy transition, AI, and critical minerals; relevance to India’s tech & diaspora diplomacy. |
| RTI is dead, long live RTI | 10 | GS Paper 2 | Governance, Transparency, Accountability | Concerns over weakening of RTI regime; role of information commissions; importance of citizen empowerment and good governance in democracy. |
| They mapped path of growth | 13 | GS Paper 3 | Economy, Science & Technology | Nobel Prize in Economics 2025 – contributions to economic growth modelling and development studies; understanding factors influencing long-term growth. |
| Sharm El-Sheikh: Resort town, host to many international meets | 13 | GS Paper 2 / GS Paper 3 | International Relations / Environment & Climate Governance | Egypt’s Sharm El-Sheikh as venue for global summits (COP27 etc.); relevance in global environmental diplomacy and multilateralism. |