What to read in The Hindu newspaper
30 October 2025
| No. | Headline (as printed) | Page No. | GS Paper & Topic | Theme / Issue | UPSC Relevance / Analytical Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | An amended Constitution Bill, its contentious issues (Editorial) | Page 6 | GS 2 – Polity / Constitution | Constitutional amendments, legislative process | Discusses contentious provisions in the latest Constitution (Amendment) Bill; touches on separation of powers, parliamentary scrutiny, and constitutional morality. Useful for questions on Basic Structure Doctrine and checks & balances. |
| 2 | A decade after Paris Accord, an unstoppable transition (Editorial) | Page 6 | GS 3 – Environment / Climate Change | Climate diplomacy, green transition | Evaluates global progress since the 2015 Paris Agreement, renewable-energy financing, and carbon-market reforms. Important for climate governance and India’s NDC commitments. |
| 3 | Federalism and funds (Editorial) | Page 6 | GS 2 – Polity / Federalism | Fiscal devolution, Centre-State relations | Highlights friction over GST compensation and fiscal transfers. Core reading for topics on Finance Commission, cooperative vs. competitive federalism, and fiscal autonomy of States. |
| 4 | Norway and India: Green maritime partners (Opinion) | Page 7 | GS 2 – International Relations / Environment Diplomacy | Maritime sustainability, green shipping | Examines Indo-Norwegian collaboration on decarbonising maritime transport. Relevant for blue-economy, IMO targets, and India’s Maritime Vision 2047. |
| 5 | According to a survey of 25 countries, Indians are least aware of AI (Opinion) | Page 7 | GS 3 – Science & Technology / Ethics | AI awareness, digital divide | Reveals gaps in public understanding of AI’s risks and opportunities; connects to Digital Literacy Mission and ethical AI frameworks. |
| 6 | What is China’s complaint against India at WTO? (Text & Context) | Page 8 | GS 2 – International Institutions / WTO | Trade disputes, multilateralism | Explains China’s case on import restrictions and India’s industrial-policy stance; ties to global trade norms and India’s WTO obligations. |
| 7 | How do cyclones form and how are they measured? (Text & Context) | Page 8 | GS 1 – Geography / GS 3 – Disaster Mgmt | Tropical cyclone formation, Saffir–Simpson scale | Clarifies physical mechanisms of cyclone formation and IMD classification; supports conceptual geography and disaster-preparedness topics. |
| 8 | Indian maritime sector has seen historic progress: PM Modi | Page 10 | GS 3 – Infrastructure / Economy / Security | Port-led growth, Sagarmala initiative | Highlights India’s achievements in coastal shipping, logistics, and blue economy; aligns with Maritime India Vision 2047 and PM Gati Shakti. |
| 9 | Japan’s new PM calls Modi; discusses Quad, economic & security issues | Page 10 | GS 2 – International Relations / Security | India-Japan strategic ties, Indo-Pacific cooperation | Strengthens Quad engagement and regional security cooperation; connects to Free and Open Indo-Pacific concept and maritime diplomacy. |
| 10 | Developing nations need 12 times more funds to fight climate crisis | Page 12 | GS 3 – Environment / Global Governance | Climate finance, equity in global policy | Calls for enhanced funding for developing economies; key for essays and answers on climate justice and CBDR-RC (Common but Differentiated Responsibilities) principle. |