What to read in Indian Express
10 November 2025
| No. | Headline (as printed) | Page No. | GS Paper & Topic | Theme / Issue | UPSC Relevance / Analytical Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lavrov: Trump facing trouble in convincing Zelensky and NATO for peaceful settlement | The World | GS 2 – IR / Effect of policies of developed & developing countries on India’s interests | Russia–Ukraine peace negotiation & global implications | Highlights emerging shifts in NATO dynamics; relevant for India’s stance on multipolarity, energy diplomacy, and UN reforms. |
| 2 | COP 30 begins today in Brazil: Limited outcomes so far, focus on implementation | 1 | GS 3 – Environment / Climate Governance | Global climate policy & implementation gap | Marks mid-point review of Paris goals; focuses on climate finance, loss & damage fund, and emission accountability. Vital for COP-based environment questions. |
| 3 | CJI says legal aid is not act of charity but moral duty | 5 | GS 2 – Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections | Access to justice & free legal aid | Reinforces Article 39A mandate of equal access to justice. Links to NALSA, Legal Services Authorities Act 1987, and inclusive governance. |
| 4 | Energy cooperation foundation of India–Angola ties, says President | 5 | GS 2 – IR / Bilateral Relations | South–South cooperation in energy | Expands India’s engagement in Africa’s oil & gas sector; aligns with India–Africa Forum Summit (IAFS) and energy diversification strategy. |
| 5 | As Trump–Xi ceasefire in Busan, here’s a to-do list for New Delhi | 10 | GS 2 – IR / Bilateral & Global Groupings | Strategic implications of US–China détente | Analyses how thawing US–China ties could alter India’s Indo-Pacific calculus, trade flows, and BRICS–Quad balance. |
| 6 | Consumption recovers but that isn’t enough (Editorial) | 10 | GS 3 – Economy / Growth & Employment | Consumption revival & economic sustainability | Reviews post-COVID consumption data and uneven recovery. Links to employment elasticity, fiscal measures, and demand-led growth strategy. |
| 7 | Cash transfers are valuable; they are not substitutes for jobs (Editorial) | 10 | GS 2 – Welfare Schemes / Social Sector | UBI vs Employment-based welfare | Evaluates DBT & UBI vis-à-vis employment schemes like MGNREGS. Useful for inclusive growth & welfare economy debates. |
| 8 | AI models proliferate, hygiene norms needed (Editorial) | 10 | GS 3 – Science & Tech / Applications & Regulation | Ethical AI governance | Calls for regulatory mechanisms to ensure fairness, transparency, and accountability in AI development. Links to AI Mission 2023 and Digital India ethics framework. |
| 9 | ‘Haq’ misses the political heart of Shah Bano story | 11 | GS 1 – Indian Society / Women, Secularism, Social Justice | Gender justice & secularism | Revisits Shah Bano case — intersection of personal law, gender equality, and constitutional morality under Articles 14 & 25. |
| 10 | Drug combo reduces death risk from aggressive prostate cancer | 12 | GS 3 – Science & Tech / Health & Medicine | Advances in oncology research | Highlights new clinical breakthroughs; useful for Prelims S&T and health innovation under GS 3 (Bio-technology in health). |
| 11 | Heavy rain, LNG price volatility dampens India’s natural gas demand | 13 | GS 3 – Infrastructure / Energy Sector | Energy demand volatility & pricing reforms | Explains market sensitivity to global shocks. Links to Energy Security, LNG imports, and India’s 2070 net-zero roadmap. |
| 12 | Story of India’s withdrawal from overseas airbase in Tajikistan | 14 | GS 3 – Internal Security / Border Management | Strategic security & overseas bases | Explains India’s withdrawal from Farkhor base; shows recalibration of India’s defence diplomacy and counterterror strategy in Central Asia. |
| 13 | Air quality beyond AQI: The case for measuring indoor pollutants | 14 | GS 1 – Urbanisation & Related Issues | Indoor air pollution & public health | Highlights neglected indoor pollutants and health burden. Relevant for urban planning, SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities), and public health governance. |