What to read in The Hindu newspaper
30 December 2025
| S. No. | Headline / Issue | Page | GS Paper & Syllabus Mapping | UPSC / Exam Relevance (Core Themes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SC pauses its judgment on Aravalli, moots new panel | Page 1 | GS 2: Judiciary, Environmental governance GS 3: Environment & Ecology | Judicial review, expert committees, precautionary principle, Aravalli protection |
| 2 | The quiet foundations for India’s next growth phase | Page 6 | GS 3: Indian Economy | Structural reforms, productivity, capital formation, long-term growth drivers |
| 3 | Model conduct | Page 6 | GS 2: Polity & Governance | Model Code of Conduct, electoral ethics, EC’s role |
| 4 | What is the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement? | Page 9 | GS 2: International Relations | FTAs, trade diplomacy, market access, strategic economic partnerships |
| 5 | DAC gives nod for defence purchases worth ₹79,000 crore | Page 12 | GS 3: Defence & Security | Defence acquisition process, indigenisation, capital procurement |
| 6 | Union govt. gearing up to host mega AI summit in February | Page 12 | GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: International Relations | AI governance, global tech leadership, digital diplomacy |
| 7 | Indian Navy’s stitched sailing vessel INSV Kaundinya sets off for Oman | Page 12 | GS 1: Culture & History GS 2: International Relations | Maritime heritage, soft power diplomacy, India–Oman relations |
| 8 | Size of bank frauds rising but cases on decline: RBI report | Page 13 | GS 3: Indian Economy (Banking & Finance) | Banking regulation, fraud detection, RBI supervision, financial stability |