What to read in The Hindu newspaper
18 October 2025
| Page No. | Headline / Section (verified from PDF) | UPSC GS Paper | Relevant Syllabus Topic | Key Themes / UPSC Relevance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India, Canada resume Energy Dialogue; steps to restore trade ties | GS-2 | International Relations | Normalisation of bilateral relations; energy security & trade diversification. |
| 1 | Supreme Court notice to Centre on Uniform Civil Code PIL | GS-2 | Polity & Constitution (Directive Principles) | Article 44 debate; personal laws; secularism vs uniformity. |
| 2 | Flood devastation in Assam and Meghalaya | GS-3 | Disaster Management / Geography | Climate change-linked extreme events; NDMA coordination. |
| 3 | Cough-syrup deaths: TN cancels licence of Sresan Pharma | GS-2 / GS-3 | Governance – Regulation of Health Sector / Public Health | Pharmaceutical oversight, Centre–State coordination, drug quality standards. |
| 4 | India–Sri Lanka fishermen talks end without breakthrough | GS-2 | Neighbourhood Relations / Maritime Issues | Fisheries conflict, blue economy, livelihood security. |
| 5 | Kerala CM seeks relief from Centre as State debt rises to 38 % of GSDP | GS-3 | Economy / Fiscal Federalism | State finances, cooperative federalism, public debt management. |
| 6 (Editorial) | RTI is dead, long live RTI | GS-2 | Governance / Transparency & Accountability | Decline of RTI activism, data transparency, citizen participation. |
| 6 (Editorial) | Mapping Wellness | GS-2 / GS-3 | Social Justice / Health Infrastructure | Holistic healthcare policy, Ayushman Bharat integration. |
| 7 (Ideas Page) | Harnessing Talent, Shoring up System | GS-2 / GS-4 | Civil Services Reforms / Ethics in Governance | HR development in bureaucracy, professional integrity. |
| 7 (Ideas Page) | DIS/AGREE – Best of Both Sides | GS-4 | Ethics & Decision Making | Moral dilemmas, argument analysis, administrative balance. |
| 8 (Nation) | Ayushman Bharat users prefer private hospitals: NITI report | GS-2 | Welfare Schemes / Health Policy | PPP model in public health delivery. |
| 9 (Economy) | India to expand trade agreement with South American bloc | GS-2 / GS-3 | International Trade / Economic Diplomacy | India–MERCOSUR FTA expansion, South–South cooperation. |
| 10 (Explained) | Engagement without recognition: India & the new Afghanistan | GS-2 | International Relations / Security in Neighbourhood | India’s Taliban policy; humanitarian aid vs strategic interests. |
| 11 (World) | UN warns of escalating Gaza crisis | GS-2 | Global Institutions & Peacekeeping | UN role in conflict management; West Asia diplomacy. |
| 12 (Business) | Fiscal deficit hits 5-year low; Centre eyes capex push | GS-3 | Economy / Budget & Fiscal Policy | Fiscal consolidation and growth through capital expenditure. |
| 13 (Environment) | Green Corridor plan for renewables clears first phase | GS-3 | Infrastructure / Energy / Environment | Renewable energy transmission network, climate targets. |
| 14 (Science & Tech) | ISRO tests AI-based module for communication satellites | GS-3 | Science & Technology | AI integration in space systems, indigenisation in R&D. |
| 15 (Op-Ed) | Why civil service reform must be continuous | GS-2 / 4 | Governance / Public Service Ethics | Efficiency, probity & accountability in administration. |