What to read in The Hindu newspaper
31 October 2025
| No. | Headline (as printed) | Section / Page | GS Paper & Topic | Theme / Issue | UPSC Relevance / Analytical Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India gets 6-month waiver for Iran port | Front Page | GS 2 – Bilateral, regional & global groupings involving India / IR | India–Iran–US relations; Chabahar Port | Reflects India’s strategic balancing amid US sanctions. Chabahar Port is crucial for India’s access to Afghanistan and Central Asia, bypassing Pakistan. Shows interplay between connectivity, sanctions, and diplomacy. |
| 2 | Trump cuts tariffs on China after meeting Xi | Front Page | GS 2 – Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests | US–China trade relations; implications for India | Eases global trade tensions; potential benefits for India’s exports and global value chains. Connects to de-risking strategies and Indo-Pacific economic order. |
| 3 | Shorter, simpler breast cancer treatment: where evidence meets practice | Science | Prelims – Health / GS 3 – Science & Tech (Biotechnology) | Cancer treatment innovation | Explains new radiation protocols for breast cancer; demonstrates translational research in healthcare. Useful for science-tech developments and disease awareness topics in Prelims. |
| 4 | Trump, Xi seek trade war truce, ease fight over tariffs, rare earths | World | GS 2 – Effect of policies of developed countries on India | US–China economic diplomacy | Reinforces global supply-chain interdependence; rare-earth element competition impacts India’s tech manufacturing and strategic autonomy. |
| 5 | Trump orders Pentagon to resume testing US nuclear weapons immediately | World | GS 2 – International Relations / Disarmament | Nuclear proliferation & global security | Marks departure from past arms-control treaties; raises global security and deterrence concerns. Important for nuclear non-proliferation and arms race questions. |
| 6 | ‘Over 600 MoUs worth ₹12 lakh crore signed at Maritime Week’ | Business | GS 3 – Economy / Infrastructure | Blue economy, port-led development | Illustrates India’s port & logistics investment boom; aligns with Sagarmala and Maritime India Vision 2047. Reflects policy focus on trade facilitation & maritime connectivity. |
| 7 | India expected to add 6 GW of new wind energy capacity: Joshi | Business | GS 3 – Environment / Renewable Energy | Green energy transition | Advances India’s renewable energy targets; links to National Offshore Wind Energy Policy and Paris commitments. Important for energy transition & climate change mitigation. |
| 8 | ‘Factory usage must jump to 79–80% for 35% investment rate’ | Business | GS 3 – Economy / Growth & Investment | Industrial utilisation & investment climate | Emphasises the importance of capacity utilisation in driving growth. Connects to PM Gati Shakti, PLI scheme, and fiscal consolidation. |
| 9 | Centre ‘fully aware’ of Great Nicobar project’s impact | News | GS 3 – Environment / Development | EIA & ecological sustainability | Highlights development vs environment debate; Great Nicobar trans-shipment project faces criticism for biodiversity loss and displacement. Excellent for EIA, coastal regulation, and sustainable development case study. |
| 10 | India ready to help Afghanistan with hydel projects: MEA | News | GS 2 – International Relations / Neighbourhood Policy | India–Afghanistan development partnership | Reinforces India’s developmental diplomacy; aligns with humanitarian assistance and energy cooperation goals under Neighbourhood First. |
| 11 | Sardar Patel’s vision and the meaning of national unity today | News | GS 1 – Modern Indian History / Indian Society | National integration, governance legacy | Discusses Patel’s role in integrating princely states; connects to themes of federal unity, governance, and nation-building. Useful for Essay and Ethics (values in public service). |
| 12 | Justice Surya Kant to take over as 53rd Chief Justice of India on November 24 | News | GS 2 – Judiciary / Polity | Judicial hierarchy, independence of judiciary | Marks transition in Supreme Court leadership; provides continuity after landmark verdicts (poll bonds, Art. 370). Good for judicial structure and appointment process. |
| 13 | Trump–Xi bonhomie and reference to G2 may impact India and Quad | News | GS 2 – International Relations / Strategic Groupings | G2 diplomacy, Quad relevance | Suggests resurgence of US–China coordination, which may dilute Quad’s strategic leverage. Connect to India’s Indo-Pacific balancing strategy. |
| 14 | What will power AI data centres? (Text & Context) | Analysis | GS 3 – Science & Tech / Infrastructure | Energy demand of AI systems | Explores AI’s electricity consumption & sustainable data-centre models. Key for energy-tech integration, climate challenges, and digital economy. |
| 15 | Should AI be introduced as part of school curricula? (Opinion) | Page 7 | GS 2 – Education / Governance | AI literacy & skill development | Discusses NEP 2020 integration of emerging technologies in education; critical for human resource development and ethics in AI. |
| 16 | AI’s rewriting of the rules of education (Editorial) | Editorial | GS 2 – Education / Science & Tech Interface | EdTech reforms, pedagogy transformation | Explains AI’s impact on learning systems, personalised education, and digital inequality. Great for GS-2 education & GS-3 technology questions. |
| 17 | Language belongs to a different realm (Editorial) | Editorial | GS 1 – Society / Culture | Linguistic diversity & communication ethics | Reflects on the value of language in cultural cohesion and identity; links to multilingualism and NEP 2020. |
| 18 | Out of the fortress (Editorial) | Editorial | GS 2 – International Relations / Diplomacy | Global engagement & strategic autonomy | Discusses India’s external engagement amidst global flux; supports Mains IR questions on multi-alignment policy. |