What to read in Indian Express
27 October 2025
| No. | Headline (as printed) | Page No. | GS Paper & Topic | Theme / Issue | UPSC Relevance / Analytical Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amid uncertainties, our ties a foundation for stability, development: PM to ASEAN | Page 1 | GS 2 – International Relations | India–ASEAN relations, regional cooperation | Reflects continuity in Act East and Indo-Pacific outreach; focuses on trade, connectivity, and supply-chain resilience. Reinforces India’s role in balancing regional stability amid China’s assertiveness. |
| 2 | Uttarakhand plans ‘green cess’ for vehicles from outside state | Page 7 | GS 3 – Environment & Economy | Green fiscal policy, sustainable mobility | Introduces innovative fiscal measure to control vehicular pollution and congestion; aligns with Polluter-Pays Principle and fiscal federalism in environmental governance. |
| 3 | First gallery of Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum to open 2026-end | Page 7 | GS 1 – Art & Culture | Museum development, heritage preservation | India’s largest museum project promoting civilisational continuity and cultural nationalism. Useful for questions on heritage infrastructure and cultural policy. |
| 4 | East coast braces for rough weather as Cyclone Montha develops | Page 9 | GS 3 – Disaster Management / Geography | Cyclone preparedness, early-warning systems | Demonstrates IMD’s forecasting advances and community preparedness under NDMA guidelines; reinforces climate-resilience framework. |
| 5 | Vigyan Ratna for late astrophysicist Narlikar | Page 9 | GS 3 – Science & Technology / Achievements of Indians | Scientific recognition, space research | Acknowledges Jayant Narlikar’s contribution to astrophysics (steady-state theory, cosmology). Strengthens India’s science-culture linkage and policy support for research excellence. |
| 6 | Trust versus Fake Reality (Editorial) | Page 10 | GS 3 – Internal Security / Media Ethics | Misinformation, deepfakes, digital governance | Discusses threat of AI-driven misinformation; calls for ethical media literacy and regulatory frameworks to preserve trust in institutions. Relevant for Cyber Ethics & Governance. |
| 7 | Guardrails for AI (Editorial) | Page 10 | GS 3 – Science & Tech / Governance | Artificial Intelligence regulation | Argues for balancing innovation and accountability through AI-specific legal frameworks; links to Digital India Act and global AI governance norms. |
| 8 | The urban renewal we need (Ideas Page) | Page 11 | GS 1 & 2 – Urbanisation / Governance | Urban planning, smart cities | Emphasises equitable urban renewal beyond cosmetic smart-city projects; focuses on inclusion, housing, and sustainability. Important for Mains questions on urban challenges. |
| 9 | Foreign varsities coming to India: Reasons, potential benefits (Explained) | Page 14 | GS 2 – Education / Governance | NEP 2020, globalisation of higher education | Analyses regulatory liberalisation under UGC for foreign universities; opportunities for skill diversification and global academic standards in India. |
| 10 | Asia’s youngest nation joins ASEAN: Snapshots of East Timor (Explained) | Page 14 | GS 2 – International Relations | ASEAN expansion, regional geopolitics | Marks ASEAN’s enlargement; impacts regional balance and India’s engagement strategy. Useful for Indo-Pacific and neighbourhood diplomacy context. |