What to read in The Hindu newspaper
27 November 2025
| Headline | Page No. | GS Paper & Topic | Theme / Issue | UPSC Relevance / Analytical Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No problem in Kerala SIR, 99% forms given: EC to SC | 1 | GS 2 – Governance / Transparency & Accountability | Electoral roll revision & EC accountability | Reflects EC’s defence of SIR (Special Intensive Revision) process before the Supreme Court. Reinforces Article 324 and free & fair elections. Useful for electoral reform and digital voter list debates. |
| Will consider plea to revive NJAC, end Collegium system of judicial appointments: CJI | 1 | GS 2 – Polity / Judiciary | Judicial appointments & constitutional mechanisms | Raises debate on NJAC vs Collegium under Articles 124, 217. Relevance for separation of powers, judicial accountability, and constitutional amendment review. |
| Welfare promises for women to be fulfilled soon, vows CM | 2 | GS 2 – Government Policies / Social Justice | Women-centric welfare schemes | Highlights gender-inclusive governance and State policy on welfare transfer & empowerment. Connects to Articles 15(3) & Beti Bachao–Beti Padhao, SHG initiatives. |
| GRAP Stage III curbs lifted as air quality shows ‘improvement’ | 2 | GS 3 – Environment / Pollution Control Prelims: Air Pollution | GRAP mechanism and pollution governance | Reflects temporary relaxation under CAQM. Useful for case study on policy responsiveness and NCAP/GRAP structure in Environment answers. |
| Limited room (Editorial) | 6 | GS 3 – Indian Economy / Growth & Employment | Fiscal-monetary policy constraints | Analyses India’s limited fiscal space despite growth optimism. Connects to budgetary prudence, inflation targeting, and RBI–government coordination. |
| Presidential opinion versus the federal structure (Editorial) | 6 | GS 2 – Federalism / Constitutional Issues | Centre–State relations & judicial interpretation | Discusses Article 143 (Presidential Reference) implications on Articles 200–201 (Governor’s powers)—key for federal equilibrium and judicial restraint. |
| The way to reconciliation in Jammu and Kashmir (Editorial) | 6 | GS 2 – Federalism / Integration | Political integration & reconciliation | Suggests roadmap for institutional trust-building & devolution post-Article 370 abrogation. Useful for J&K governance and Centre–State relations. |
| Fighting the fire (Editorial) | 6 | GS 3 – Environment / Pollution | Climate adaptation & emission control | Analyses urgent need for industrial emission standards & municipal air-quality strategy. Enriches EIA and sustainable development topics. |
| NIA arrests Faridabad man for harbouring Delhi blast accused | 10 | GS 3 – Internal Security / Terrorism | Law enforcement & counter-terror cooperation | Highlights NIA’s operational role under UAPA 1967 & NIA Act 2008. Adds to case studies on non-state actors & radicalisation. |
| Arbitrary actions by China ‘unhelpful’ in boosting people-centric ties: Jaishankar | 10 | GS 2 – International Relations / Neighbourhood | India–China relations | Reiterates India’s stance on LAC tensions, trade imbalance, and people-to-people ties. Links to Wuhan & Chennai Informal Summits and Asia-Pacific security architecture. |
| Constitution is document of our national pride: Murmu | 11 | GS 2 – Polity / Constitution | Values of Indian Constitution | Highlights constitutional patriotism and national unity. Reinforces Preamble ideals and importance of civic constitutionalism. |
| Cabinet approves ₹7,280 cr. scheme for rare-earth magnets | 13 | GS 3 – Economy / Inclusive Growth & Technology | Strategic minerals & Make-in-India manufacturing | Aims to boost critical mineral value chain—rare-earth magnet manufacturing under PLI 2.0. Key for energy transition, Atmanirbhar Bharat & semiconductors ecosystem. |