What to read in The Hindu newspaper
27 October 2025
| No. | Headline (as printed) | Page No. | GS Paper & Topic | Theme / Issue | UPSC Relevance / Analytical Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India–ASEAN ties making steady progress, says PM | Page 1 | GS 2 – International Relations | Regional cooperation, ASEAN engagement | Reflects India’s continuity in Act East Policy and focus on connectivity, trade, and maritime cooperation. Strengthens India’s role in Indo-Pacific regional frameworks like Quad and IPEF. |
| 2 | The contours of constitutional morality (Editorial) | Page 6 | GS 2 – Polity / Indian Constitution | Constitutional morality, ethical governance | Explains B.R. Ambedkar’s idea of constitutional morality as adherence to rule of law, tolerance, and public reasoning; crucial for Ethics + Polity integration in Mains. |
| 3 | Winding up the clock of India–Nepal economic ties (Editorial) | Page 6 | GS 2 – International Relations / Neighbourhood Policy | India–Nepal trade, hydropower, connectivity | Evaluates challenges in India–Nepal economic partnership post-trade bottlenecks and border sensitivities. Links to Neighbourhood First and BBIN connectivity framework. |
| 4 | Hands-off approach (Editorial) | Page 6 | GS 3 – Economy / Governance | Government’s role in markets | Discusses balancing regulation with autonomy for financial and digital markets; relates to ease-of-doing-business and start-up ecosystem reforms. |
| 5 | Why has IUCN red-flagged the Western Ghats? (Text & Context) | Page 8 | GS 3 – Environment, Biodiversity, Conservation | Ecological degradation, conservation policy | Explains IUCN’s classification due to mining, deforestation, and unplanned development; vital for biodiversity conservation, eco-sensitive zones, and EIA case studies. |
| 6 | Japan seeks Indian workers but people-to-people ties lag | Page 12 | GS 2 – International Relations / Migration | Labour mobility, migration diplomacy | Examines India–Japan Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) program, demographic complementarity, and challenges in integration. Connects to migration governance and skill diplomacy. |
| 7 | Prepare for Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas in November, Centre tells States | Page 12 | GS 1 – Indian Society / GS 2 – Governance | Tribal empowerment, cultural integration | Promotes recognition of tribal heroes and heritage; links to inclusive governance, cultural nationalism, and social integration. Useful for Tribal Welfare and Ethics (values of inclusivity). |