What to read in Indian Express
31 December 2025
| S. No. | Article / News Title | Page No. | GS Paper | UPSC Syllabus Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Education key to progress of tribals: President Murmu | Page 2 | GS Paper 2 | Social Justice: Welfare and development of Scheduled Tribes; inclusive growth and education among vulnerable sections |
| 2 | Strike on New Year’s Eve likely to affect quick commerce & food delivery services | Page 4 | GS Paper 3 | Indian Economy: Labour, employment, gig economy, workers’ rights and social justice |
| 3 | It was a year of deferred accountability. Opposition must see its opportunity | Page 12 | GS Paper 2 | Polity & Governance: Democratic accountability, federalism, institutional integrity, national security |
| 4 | Khaleda Zia leaves a country in the remaking | Page 12 | GS Paper 2 | International Relations: India–Neighbourhood relations; political developments in Bangladesh and implications for India |
| 5 | Anjel Chakma’s murder isn’t just one murder | Page 12 | GS Paper 4 | Ethics: Attitude, social values, inclusiveness; ethical issues of discrimination, diversity and social harmony |
| 6 | In 100 years, quantum physics has touched every aspect of our lives | Page 12 | GS Paper 3 | Science & Technology: Developments and applications of quantum science and emerging technologies |
| 7 | History doesn’t end today, our old compass has run its course. Here’s a new one for India | Page 13 | GS Paper 2 & 3 | IR & Economy: Foreign policy, global governance, trade, climate change, fiscal and economic reforms |
| 8 | In its 12th year, Modi government set new benchmarks | Page 13 | GS Paper 2 | Governance, Constitution, Polity, federalism, internal security and government reforms |
| 9 | I am from the Northeast. We need an anti-racism law | Page 13 | GS Paper 2 | Fundamental Rights, social justice, protection of vulnerable sections, role of the State against discrimination |
| 10 | US sanctions on Rosneft, Lukoil: New entrants step in to supply crude to India | Page 15 | GS Paper 3 | Indian Economy: Energy security, external sector, impact of sanctions on trade and crude oil imports |
| 11 | Stock market in 2026: Earnings, US trade deal, and stability in focus | Page 15 | GS Paper 3 | Indian Economy: Financial markets, inclusive growth, capital flows, trade agreements |
| 12 | A third of Delhi’s PM2.5 load has a secondary source: ammonium sulfate | Page 18 | GS Paper 3 | Environment & Ecology: Air pollution, PM2.5, secondary aerosols, NCAP and atmospheric chemistry |