What to read in Indian Express
22 November 2025
| Headline | Page No. | GS Paper & Topic | Theme / Issue | UPSC Relevance / Analytical Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wider social security net to minimum wage: Long stalled, labour reforms roll in | 1 | GS 3 – Economy / Labour Reforms | Consolidation of labour laws and workforce formalisation | Major reform integrating 29 labour laws into 4 Labour Codes (Wages, OSH, Industrial Relations, Social Security). Links to employment generation, ease of doing business, and inclusive growth. |
| PM in SA for G20, says will present ‘One Future’ vision | 6 | GS 2 – International Relations / Multilateralism | India–Africa engagement & G20 leadership | Focus on Global South cooperation, One Future Vision aligning with Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam. Adds weight to India’s role in reformed global governance architecture. |
| Nehru archives launched, Rahul says his words remain a powerful compass | 6 | GS 1 – Post-Independence India GS 2 – Democratic Institutions GS 4 – Ethics & Leadership | Legacy of Nehru & institutional memory | Illustrates Nehru’s contribution to democratic consolidation, secularism, and scientific temper; also highlights ethical political leadership and archival transparency. |
| India’s first private PSLV launch likely in early 2026 | 8 | GS 3 – Science & Technology / Space Sector | Private participation in ISRO missions | Marks commercialisation of space through private PSLV by IN-SPACe and NSIL. Supports Atmanirbhar space industry and Start-up India in space tech. |
| SIT files report for perjury case against complainant | 8 | GS 2 – Polity / Judicial Processes | Criminal justice & perjury law | Highlights limitations in criminal procedure, false evidence, and perjury under IPC Sections 191–193. Links to judicial accountability & fair trial principles. |
| We need a culture where a child feels heard and seen | 10 | GS 2 – Social Sector / Child Welfare | Mental health & education reforms | Emphasises child-centric education, emotional safety, and NEP 2020’s focus on holistic development. Also connects to UN CRC principles. |
| As Mission Ram Mandir concludes, let’s seek Ram Rajya | 11 | GS 1 – Indian Society / Post-Independence Values GS 4 – Ethics in Governance | Ideal governance & moral polity | Draws from Ram Rajya ethos — ethical governance, justice, and welfare orientation. Relevant for GS4 value-based governance answers. |
| Amazon, Flipkart, Swiggy, Zomato to contribute to fund for gig workers’ welfare | 13 | GS 2 – Governance / Labour Policies | Gig & platform economy reforms | Links to Code on Social Security 2020; enhances welfare for digital platform workers. Reflects growing labour formalisation in gig economy. |
| As Chile sounds alarm, why population of Humboldt Penguin continues to shrink | 15 | GS 3 – Environment & Biodiversity | Endangered species & climate impact | Explores warming oceans, overfishing, and human encroachment affecting biodiversity. Useful for UPSC Prelims species questions and GS3 biodiversity essays. |
| NASA releases new images of Comet 31/Atlas: what are interstellar objects? | 15 | GS 3 – Science & Tech / Space & Astronomy | Interstellar research & comet studies | Enhances understanding of cosmic evolution, asteroid tracking, and solar system origins. Aids Prelims space-based factual questions. |
| How India’s agri exports posted impressive growth | 15 | GS 3 – Economy / External Sector | Agricultural trade & export policy | Examines APEDA initiatives, FTA opportunities, and WTO compliance. Links to farm income diversification and export-led growth strategy. |