What to read in The Hindu newspaper
2 December 2025
| S.No. | Headline / Topic | Page | GS Paper & Theme |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SC gives CBI free hand to stop ‘digital arrest’ scams | 1 | GS-2: Governance – Transparency, Accountability, Citizen Protection from Cyber Frauds |
| 2 | Centre moves Bills for pan masala cess & higher tobacco duties | 1 | GS-3: Indian Economy – Resource Mobilisation, Taxation, Sin Tax, Public Health Economics |
| 3 | IIP in October slips to a 14-month low | 1 | GS-3: Indian Economy – Growth Trends, Industrial Output, Resource Mobilisation, Employment |
| 4 | Farm fires in Punjab & Haryana have episodic impact on Delhi-NCR air quality | 2 | GS-3: Environment – Pollution & Degradation, EIA, Air Quality; Prelims: Air Pollution (AQI, PM2.5, Crop Residue Burning) |
| 5 | Cautious optimism (Editorial) | 6 | GS-3: Indian Economy – Growth, Recovery Trends, Macroeconomic Stability |
| 6 | War clouds (Editorial) | 6 | GS-2: International Relations – Bilateral/Regional Groupings, Geopolitical Tensions affecting India |
| 7 | New action plan on AMR needs a stronger push | 6 | GS-2: Social Sector – Health, AMR Policy, Public Health Management |
| 8 | Need for ‘heart-resilient’ urban planning | 6 | GS-2: Health & Social Sector – Urban Health, Lifestyle Diseases, Built Environment |
| 9 | Why does India need bioremediation? | 8 | GS-3: Environment – Pollution, Waste Management, Bioremediation Techniques, EIA |
| 10 | Can India become self-reliant in REE production? | 8 | GS-3: Economy – Minerals, Planning, Industrial Policy, Strategic Resources |
| 11 | Number of govt. schools falls, but micro-schools rising | 10 | GS-2: Education – Infrastructure, Access, Equity, School Consolidation Challenges |
| 12 | 9 major bank fraud accused among 15 fugitive economic offenders | 12 | GS-3: Indian Economy – Financial Crimes, Regulation, Money Laundering, Resource Mobilisation Loss |