What to read in Indian Express
30 December 2025
| S. No. | Headline / Issue | Page | GS Paper & Syllabus Mapping | UPSC / Exam Relevance (Core Themes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SC stays 100-m rule for Aravalli it had cleared, cites “public dissent” | Page 1 | GS 2: Judiciary; Environmental governance GS 3: Environment & Ecology | Judicial review, environmental jurisprudence, Aravalli protection, balance between development & ecology |
| 2 | India to host AI meet in Feb, invites China | Page 1 | GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Science & Technology | AI diplomacy, global governance of AI, India–China engagement, tech geopolitics |
| 3 | Nod to translocate Botswana cheetahs likely in Jan–Feb | Page 5 | GS 3: Environment & Biodiversity | Project Cheetah, wildlife translocation, ecological adaptation, conservation challenges |
| 4 | Military hardware worth ₹79,000 crore gets govt nod | Page 7 | GS 3: Defence & Security | Defence modernisation, indigenous vs imported arms, capital acquisition process |
| 5 | 55 tigers dead in MP this year, highest since Project Tiger began | Page 7 | GS 3: Environment & Biodiversity | Effectiveness of Project Tiger, human–wildlife conflict, conservation governance |
| 6 | INSV Kaundinya sets sail for Oman | Page 7 | GS 2: International Relations GS 1: Culture & History | Maritime cultural diplomacy, India–Oman ties, revival of ancient sea routes |
| 7 | AI that you can hold in your hand, and that holds your hand | Page 9 | GS 3: Science & Technology | Generative AI, human-AI interface, ethical & governance issues |
| 8 | As nations flag Indian rabies vaccine, how treatment works | Page 9 | GS 2: Health governance GS 3: Science & Tech | Public health systems, vaccines, rabies control, global health standards |
| 9 | SC rethink on Aravallis is welcome, much needed (Editorial) | Page 10 | GS 2: Judiciary GS 3: Environment | Environmental federalism, role of courts in ecological protection |
| 10 | To tap India’s clean energy potential, a to-do list | Page 11 | GS 3: Energy; Climate Change | Renewable energy roadmap, energy transition, climate commitments (NDCs) |