What to read in Indian Express
22 December 2025
1. Tiger conservation model must be science-based, says Minister
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- GS 3: Environment & Ecology: Conservation of biodiversity, wildlife protection (tiger and elephant conservation), human–wildlife conflict, environmental governance and science-based management of natural resources.
2. How transfusion safety gaps put thalassaemia patients at HIV risk
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- GS 2: Polity & Governance: Public health systems, government regulation of healthcare services, and legislative measures (National Blood Transfusion Bill, blood safety standards).
3. Done with ‘donkey’ route to US, Haryana youth say Germany safer path to future
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- GS 2: International Relations / Governance: India–Germany relations, migration and mobility of skilled youth, and issues related to diaspora, emigration and legal migration pathways.
4. Curbing elephant deaths on tracks needs blend of infra, tech
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- GS 3: Environment & Ecology: Conservation of wildlife and biodiversity; impact of infrastructure development on ecosystems and use of technology for mitigation.
5. GDP is growing rapidly. Why isn’t private capex?
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- GS 3: Indian Economy: Investment models, growth and development, and issues related to industrial growth (private sector capital formation).
6. Delhi & Geneva are shaping an Al future based on trust
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- GS 3: Science & Technology: Artificial Intelligence (AI), emerging technologies, and issues of governance, ethics, and inclusive digital transformation.
7. In West Asia, India’s diplomacy has delivered dramatic gains
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- GS 2: International Relations: India and its neighbourhood–extended neighbourhood (West Asia) and India’s bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements.
8. Tearing hurry, no debate weaken new job bill
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- GS 2: Polity & Governance: Parliamentary procedures and practices; social justice issues relating to welfare schemes (MGNREGA) and Centre–State financial relations.
9. Not English, neglect of rich bhashas is the problem
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- GS 4: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude: Ethical issues in public policy and governance related to cultural values, language, and inclusiveness.
10. In Delhi, I am a citizen without a neighbourhood
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- GS 1: Indian Society: Urbanisation, migration, social cohesion, and changing nature of neighbourhoods/community life in cities.
11. Reforming the fertiliser subsidy demands political courage, offers high rewards
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- GS 3: Indian Economy & Agriculture: Agricultural subsidies, pricing policy, farm sector reforms, soil health and sustainable agriculture.
12. Israel approves 19 new Jewish settlements in West Bank
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- GS 2: International Relations: Effect of policies and politics of countries on India’s interests; India and its neighbourhood / International institutions, agreements and international law (West Asia–Israel–Palestine issue).
13. Land bottlenecks drive CPSUs to team up with states for 33 solar parks
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- GS 3: Infrastructure (Energy): Development of renewable energy, specifically solar power projects, and related government policies and implementation issues.
14. Unicorn tally remains flat in 2025 as companies tap IPOs
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- GS 3: Economic Development: Startup Ecosystem, Investment Trends, and Unicorns in India