What to read in The Hindu newspaper
16 December 2025
| S. No. | Headline / Issue | Page No. | UPSC GS Paper | Syllabus Linkage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | With new Bill, demand-led job scheme set to turn supply-driven | Page 1 | GS 3 | Indian Economy – planning, resource mobilisation, growth, development & employment |
| 2. | Central govt. to send new higher education Bill to JPC | Page 1 | GS 2 | Social Sector – issues relating to development and management of education |
| 3. | Trade deficit falls to $6.6 bn in Nov. due to merchandise export growth | Page 1 | GS 3 | Indian Economy – growth, trade balance, exports & employment |
| 4. | Singapore High Commission’s advisory on air pollution triggers war of words | Page 2 | GS 3 | Environment – environmental pollution, degradation & EIA (Prelims: Air Pollution) |
| 5. | Restoring the ‘menace’ of unfettered discretion | Page 6 | GS 2 | Indian Constitution – evolution, significant provisions & basic structure |
| 6. | Massacre in Sydney | Page 6 | GS 3 | Internal Security – role of external state and non-state actors |
| 7. | The Oman visit is more than a routine diplomatic trip | Page 6 | GS 2 | International Relations – bilateral, regional and global groupings |
| 8. | A broad-based development model | Page 7 | GS 3 | Indian Economy – inclusive growth, development models |
| 9. | Rewiring child protection | Page 7 | GS 2 | Governance – government policies & interventions, child welfare |
| 10. | PM Modi arrives in Jordan, says visit will boost bilateral linkages | Page 12 | GS 2 | International Relations – India’s bilateral relations |
| 11. | SHANTI Bill to allow private sector to make, run nuclear power plants | Page 12 | GS 2 | Governance – policy interventions, energy sector reforms |
| 12. | Unemployment rate dips to 4.7% in November: PLFS | Page 14 | GS 3 | Indian Economy – employment, labour force & economic indicators |