What to read in Indian Express
6 November 2025
| Headline | Page No. | GS Paper & Topic | Theme / Issue | UPSC Relevance / Analytical Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corruption cloud: Skill Ministry blacklists 178 training partners | Page 1 | GS 2 – Governance / Policies & Accountability | Transparency & institutional reforms in skill development | Reflects issues in Skill India implementation and misuse of public funds. Highlights importance of audit mechanisms, outcome-based training, and governance ethics. |
| Rain in Punjab, Haryana lowers farm count | Page 4 | GS 3 – Agriculture / Cropping & Irrigation Patterns | Weather anomalies and agricultural output | Excess rainfall affects crop yield and sowing cycles. Links to climate-resilient agriculture, MSP dependency, and food security challenges. |
| Pollution pushes risk of Autism among kids, Alzheimer’s symptoms | Page 4 | GS 3 – Environment / Health Linkages | Public health impact of air pollution | Demonstrates neurotoxic effects of pollutants, reinforcing need for NCAP, WHO air standards, and sustainable transport. |
| 3rd home for Cheetahs coming, but there’s a challenge: 25 tigers there | Page 9 | GS 3 – Biodiversity / Conservation | Human–wildlife conflict & species reintroduction | Highlights ecological challenges of cheetah translocation. Useful for Project Cheetah case study and biodiversity management. |
| Starlink enters India, signs deal with Maharashtra | Page 9 | GS 3 – Science & Tech / Indigenization | Satellite internet & digital infrastructure | Reflects push for connectivity in rural areas and regulatory challenges. Links to Digital India, space-tech policy, and data governance. |
| Trump looms over COP, even after pulling the US out of the Paris Pact | Page 10 | GS 2 – IR / Global Groupings | US climate diplomacy & global politics | Explains how US domestic politics influence climate negotiations. Connects to India’s COP30 strategy and climate equity. |
| Mamdani’s win in New York reminds us that identity is no substitute for strategy | Page 10 | GS 4 – Ethics / Public Life & Leadership | Political ethics and strategic governance | Stresses value-based leadership over identity politics. Useful for GS 4 themes like probity, moral leadership, and public accountability. |
| Pakistan’s double game with China and America is its ticket to disaster | Page 11 | GS 2 – International Relations | Regional geopolitics & diplomacy | Discusses Pakistan’s shifting alliances; implications for India’s neighbourhood policy and regional security. |
| Plans on funding sought from developed nations | Page 12 | GS 3 – Environment / Global Climate Finance | Funding for climate adaptation | Highlights India’s stance at global platforms demanding equitable climate finance. Useful for Mains under climate justice and CBDR. |
| Scientists spot the brightest flare yet from a supermassive black hole | Page 14 | GS 3 – Space / S&T Awareness | Astronomy & technological breakthroughs | Demonstrates India’s participation in global astronomy missions. Good for Prelims and GS 3 S&T developments. |
| Govt panel working on new SEZ norms for exporters to access domestic market | Page 15 | GS 3 – Economy / Liberalisation & Industrial Policy | Reforming SEZ framework | Focuses on enabling SEZ–DTA linkages to promote domestic demand. Connects to Make in India, export competitiveness, and trade reforms. |
| US may ask UN to mandate global peace force in Gaza for two years | Page 16 | GS 2 – International Institutions | UN peacekeeping & conflict resolution | Discusses US-led proposal for UN peace force; relevant for UNSC reform debate, India’s peacekeeping role, and global governance. |