What to read in Indian Express
17 October 2025
| News / Editorial Title | Page No. | GS Paper | Relevant Topic / Syllabus Link | Key Themes / UPSC Relevance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strengthen your base | 12 | GS Paper 2 | Governance / Political Accountability | Editorial likely focusing on strengthening institutional base or political grassroots; relevant to governance, federal structure, and electoral reforms. |
| Mapping Wellness | 12 | GS Paper 2 / 3 | Social Justice / Health Infrastructure | Discusses India’s health ecosystem, preventive healthcare, Ayushman Bharat, mental health, and wellness mapping; connects with national health policy. |
| DIS/AGREE: The Best of Both Sides | 13 | GS Paper 4 | Ethics, Integrity, Aptitude | Likely discusses moral reasoning, decision-making, and ethical dilemmas — fits UPSC GS4 ethics case-study orientation. |
| Harnessing talent, shoring up system | 13 | GS Paper 2 / 4 | Governance / Civil Services Reform | Focus on human resource development in bureaucracy; aligns with “role of civil services in a democracy” & performance ethics. |
| Most utilising Ayushman Bharat to seek care in private hospitals: Report | 14 | GS Paper 2 | Social Justice / Health Schemes | Analytical data on PM-JAY scheme utilization; connects with welfare schemes, public–private partnerships in healthcare delivery. |
| India to expand trade agreement with 4-nation South American bloc | 17 | GS Paper 2 / 3 | International Relations / Economy / Trade | Focus on India–MERCOSUR trade pact; economic diplomacy, diversification of trade partners, South–South cooperation. |
| Engagement without recognition: India & new Afghanistan | 19 | GS Paper 2 | International Relations / Security | India’s diplomatic engagement with Taliban regime; balance between humanitarian aid and recognition; strategic interests in Central Asia. |