What to read in The Hindu newspaper
24 November 2025
| Headline | Page No. | GS Paper & Topic | Theme / Issue | UPSC Relevance / Analytical Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Former CJI: opinion given in Presidential Reference does not overrule a judgment | 1 | GS 2 – Polity / Judiciary | Judicial review vs advisory opinion | Clarifies Article 143 scope — Presidential references are advisory, not binding judgments. Reinforces separation of powers and constitutional supremacy of judicial precedents. |
| No plan to bring Bill on Chandigarh, says Centre | 1 | GS 2 – Governance / Federal Relations | Union Territories administration | Reflects Centre’s approach toward UT administration & statehood debates (e.g., Chandigarh, Delhi, J&K). Links to Articles 239–241 and Centre–State dynamics. |
| UNSC reforms no longer an option but a necessity: Modi at IBSA meet | 1 | GS 2 – IR / Multilateralism | India–Brazil–South Africa (IBSA) cooperation & UNSC reform | Emphasises Global South representation, India’s G4 position, and UN institutional reform agenda. Useful for UNGA, G20, and IBSA essay themes. |
| Difficult choices (Editorial) | 8 | GS 2 – IR / Foreign Policy | Strategic balancing & alliances | Discusses India’s challenge in navigating multipolar alliances. Relates to non-alignment evolution and strategic autonomy. |
| The letter has won but the spirit has not lost (Editorial) | 8 | GS 2 – Polity / Judiciary | Judicial restraint & institutional morality | Examines recent SC verdicts—legal correctness vs moral spirit. Highlights judicial interpretation ethics and constitutional morality. |
| The Council of BJP (Editorial) | 8 | GS 2 – State Legislature | Role of Legislative Councils | Evaluates bicameralism at the state level, constitutional debates on Legislative Councils (Art. 169), and political implications. |
| Safe processing matters more than zesty flavours (Editorial) | 8 | GS 2 – Health / Food Safety | Food safety & nutrition governance | Advocates for FSSAI’s stricter monitoring, consumer awareness, and public health standards. Links to Food Safety & Standards Act 2006. |
| The future of health lies in harmony | 9 | GS 2 – Social Sector / Health | Integrated healthcare approach | Promotes Ayush integration, preventive medicine, and digital health ecosystem in alignment with National Health Policy 2017. |
| Calm returns to Sabarimala | 9 | GS 2 – Governance / Law & Order | Religious rights & social harmony | Reflects administrative response to religious conflicts. Links to Article 25, Sabarimala case, and constitutional secularism. |
| How can State PSCs be reformed? | 10 | GS 2 – Constitutional Bodies | UPSC & State PSC reforms | Discusses need for transparency, recruitment accountability, and autonomy. Connects to Article 315–323 and federal public service reforms. |
| COP30 stresses ‘adaptation’ as path to fossil fuel-free world | 14 | GS 3 – Environment / Climate Diplomacy | Climate adaptation & mitigation balance | Highlights COP30 focus on climate resilience and adaptation finance. Connects to Paris Agreement Article 7 and Loss & Damage Fund. |
| State Forest Departments across India have no record of African grey parrot trade, reveal RTI responses | 14 | GS 3 – Environment / Biodiversity Prelims: Species Conservation | Illegal wildlife trade & CITES oversight | Reveals enforcement gaps in CITES Appendix I species protection. Useful for wildlife conservation and environmental governance. |