What to read in Indian Express
18 October 2025
| News / Editorial Title | Page No. | GS Paper | Relevant Topic / Syllabus Link | Key UPSC Themes / Relevance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education, empowerment of women figure in talks between Modi & Lanka PM | 7 | GS Paper 2 | International Relations / Social Justice | India–Sri Lanka bilateral engagement with focus on gender equality, women empowerment, and education diplomacy. |
| India’s economy has moved from fragile 5 to top 5 in the world: PM | 12 | GS Paper 3 | Indian Economy / Growth & Development | Economic reforms, macroeconomic stability, growth trajectory, India’s global standing. |
| AI in Play (Editorial) | 10 | GS Paper 3 | Science & Technology / Artificial Intelligence | Ethical use of AI, governance frameworks, AI’s role in employment & innovation. |
| Before closing the US trade deal | 11 | GS Paper 2 / 3 | International Relations / Economic Diplomacy | India–US trade negotiations, WTO principles, strategic trade relations. |
| Can’t rely only on government | 11 | GS Paper 2 / 4 | Governance / Ethics in Public Administration | Public–private cooperation, citizen participation, decentralised governance. |
| LCA Tejas Mk1A takes first flight; symbol of self-reliance: Rajnath | 13 | GS Paper 3 | Defence / Science & Technology | Indigenous defence manufacturing, Atmanirbhar Bharat in aerospace sector. |
| Rising CO levels | 23 | GS Paper 3 | Environment / Pollution | Climate change, air pollution, carbon footprint, COP commitments. |