What to read in The Hindu newspaper
15 November 2025
| Headline | Page | GS Paper & Topic | Theme / Issue | UPSC Relevance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NDA takes Bihar by storm | Front Page | GS 2 – Polity / Indian Constitution | Appointment and powers of the Chief Minister | Covers Article 164, process of CM appointment, and Governor’s discretionary role in post-election government formation. Good linkage to Constitutional conventions and precedents (Bommai Case 1994, Nabam Rebia 2016). |
| Central government notifies key parts of Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP), 2023 | Front Page | GS 2 – Governance / Data Protection | Data privacy and digital regulation | Brings into force core provisions of DPDP Act, 2023 on data fiduciaries, user consent, penalties, and Data Protection Board. Key linkage with Right to Privacy (Puttaswamy 2017) and Digital India ethics framework. |
| Jaishankar to meet Lavrov in Moscow on Monday | News | GS 2 – International Relations | India–Russia relations & global diplomacy | Enhances understanding of strategic energy cooperation, defence ties, and multipolar world diplomacy. Useful for GS 2 & Essay (India’s multi-alignment policy). |
| Birsa Munda birth anniversary: PM to address Gujarat event | News | GS 1 – Modern Indian History / Freedom Struggle | Tribal movements & icons | Reinforces Birsa Munda’s role in tribal resistance (Ulgulan Movement). Connects to tribal welfare schemes and Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas (15 Nov)—high Prelims & Mains value. |
| Plea in SC challenges suspension of patient care grants to PwDs | News | GS 2 – Social Justice / Vulnerable Sections | Rights of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) | Relates to Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 and Article 41 & 46 (Directive Principles). Highlights judicial protection of welfare grants. |
| Gujarat’s Ambaji marble gets GI tag for its quality | News | GS 3 – Economy / Intellectual Property | Geographical Indications (GI) & local economy | Adds to India’s GI-tagged heritage list. Illustrates link between heritage economy, regional branding, and rural livelihoods. |
| Enumeration forms given to over 91% voters, says poll body | News | GS 2 – Polity / Elections | Electoral roll management & transparency | Covers operational updates in Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP). Connects to Representation of the People Act, 1951 and Electoral Reforms. |
| Flexible inflation targeting, a good balance (Editorial) | Editorial | GS 3 – Economy / Monetary Policy | Inflation targeting framework | Examines success of RBI’s 4±2% inflation targeting band under Monetary Policy Framework Agreement (2016). Relevant for macroeconomic stability & policy coordination debates. |
| The Great Nicobar project and a Ministry in knots (Editorial) | Editorial | GS 3 – Environment / EIA & Development Projects | Development vs ecological sustainability | Evaluates EIA clearance issues in Great Nicobar Island Project, impact on tribal reserves & biodiversity hotspots. Links to Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and sustainable development ethics. |