What to read in Indian Express
5 December 2025
| Section | Headline / Topic | Page | GS Paper & UPSC Theme Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Page | Modi–Putin talks today: Strategic economic 2030 roadmap likely | 1 | GS-2 (IR): India–Russia relations, strategic partnerships, defence & economic cooperation |
| Farm fires dip may be undercount, ISRO flags shift in stubble-burning time | 1 | GS-3 (Environment): Air pollution, agricultural emissions, satellite monitoring, stubble-burning trends | |
| Politics | India seeks additional S-400 missile systems; Russia offers Su-57s | 9 | GS-2 (IR) & GS-3 (Security): Defence procurement, India–Russia military ties, strategic capabilities |
| Editorial Page | Census is about who we are; cannot ignore migration & caste | 10 | GS-1 (Society): Demography, caste data, migration; GS-2 (Governance): Census policy & data governance |
| A cosmic discovery shows mystery is still out there | 10 | GS-3 (Science & Tech): Astronomy, space discoveries, scientific research | |
| Ideas Page | Read early signs of distress in children | 11 | GS-2 (Social Sector): Child psychology, mental health, welfare policies |
| Explained | Story of Operation Trident: 1971 war campaign marked as Navy Day | 18 | GS-1 (Post-Independence India): 1971 War; GS-3 (Security): Naval warfare, military operations |