What to read in Indian Express
24 November 2025
| Headline | Page No. | GS Paper & Topic | Theme / Issue | UPSC Relevance / Analytical Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Need global compact on AI to prevent its misuse: PM at G20 | 6 | GS 2 – International Institutions & Governance | Global regulation of Artificial Intelligence | Emphasizes multilateral AI governance, ethical frameworks, and India’s leadership in e-governance. Links to Digital India, AI ethics, data security, and global digital policy. |
| Outgoing CJI: No straitjacket formula for clearance of Bills | 8 | GS 2 – Polity & Governance | Judiciary on federal functioning & legislative process | Reaffirms Governor’s discretionary powers under Articles 200–201. Connects to judicial restraint, separation of powers, and basic structure doctrine. |
| Borders can change, Sindh may return to India: Rajnath | 8 | GS 1 – Indian Society / GS 2 – IR | Civilizational identity & regionalism | Contextualizes post-partition identity politics and India’s regional aspirations. Useful for communalism, regionalism, and cultural integration answers. |
| Moss spores survive nine months in space | 9 | GS 3 – Science & Tech / Space Biology | Biotechnology & space research | Demonstrates viability of biological life in extraterrestrial conditions, expanding scope of astrobiology & space colonization research. |
| Russia’s push to take Pokrovsk in Ukraine | 9 | GS 2 – International Relations | Russia–Ukraine conflict | Analyses ongoing territorial conflict & geopolitical implications. Important for India’s balancing diplomacy, UN’s limitations, and global order questions. |
| A temple completed is a milestone in a new sacred geography | 10 | GS 1 – Art & Culture / GS 2 – Governance | Heritage-based development | Links architecture, tourism & religious heritage to cultural diplomacy & development. Relates to soft power & urban planning. |
| The disconnect: Why air pollution isn’t a public health priority | 11 | GS 3 – Environment & Health | Air pollution & policy neglect | Explains weak inter-ministerial coordination in air quality management. Useful for EIA, NCAP, GRAP case studies and public health linkages. |
| What if AI is the most human thing we ever built? | 11 | GS 4 – Ethics / Technology & Values | Human ethics vs artificial intelligence | Philosophical insight on AI empathy, moral agency, and accountability. Good for GS4 “Human values & technology” essays. |
| An open letter to the new Chief Justice: A five-point action plan for His Lordship | 11 | GS 2 – Judiciary / Governance | Judicial reforms & institutional independence | Highlights judicial pendency, transparency in appointments, & access to justice. Connects to rule of law and judicial efficiency. |
| Health insurance claims jump 21% in FY25, but settlements lag; IRDAI flags growing gap | 13 | GS 3 – Indian Economy / Financial Inclusion | Insurance sector reforms | Shows insurance market deepening but delayed claim settlement. Links to IRDAI, Ayushman Bharat, & consumer protection. |
| Mid-cap rally continues: What’s driving inflows and how should investors navigate the market | 13 | GS 3 – Indian Economy / Capital Markets | Investment trends & stock market governance | Useful for monetary policy impact, retail participation, and SEBI reforms. |
| As rural economy sparkles, MFs push to capitalise | 13 | GS 3 – Economy / Rural Development | Rural financial inclusion | Shows Mutual Funds expansion in Tier-II/III areas. Connects to financial literacy, inclusive growth, and rural consumption patterns. |
| Meta buried ‘causal’ evidence of social media harm: US court filings | 13 | GS 2 – Governance / Social Media Regulation GS 4 – Ethics | Accountability of Big Tech & mental health impact | Raises questions on transparency, corporate ethics, and user safety. Supports debates on Digital India Act & Data Protection Law. |
| Are you using weight loss drugs correctly? | 14 | GS 2 – Social Justice / Health Policy GS 3 – Science & Tech (Biotechnology) | Drug regulation & health literacy | Discusses drug misuse, obesity treatment & biotech innovations. Relevant for public health ethics & pharma regulation. |