What to read in The Hindu newspaper
25 November 2025
| Headline | Page No. | GS Paper & Topic | Theme / Issue | UPSC Relevance / Analytical Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goa tops in digitisation of SIR forms, Kerala lags | 1 | GS 2 – Governance / Transparency & Accountability | Electoral transparency & digital reforms | Highlights digital implementation in Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, strengthening E-governance & electoral accountability. Connects to Elections & digitisation reforms. |
| Goa govt. does a U-turn on tiger presence in State | 1 | GS 3 – Environment / Biodiversity | Tiger conservation & ecosystem governance | Reflects State’s inconsistent wildlife management policy. Links to Project Tiger, NTCA, and biodiversity conservation laws. |
| Pollution protest: 22 arrested, sent to jail | 2 | GS 3 – Environment / Pollution Control | Environmental activism & governance | Illustrates citizen protests over pollution control failure. Links to Article 21 (Right to clean environment) and NCAP (2019). |
| Amid concerns over SIR in Bengal, some Matuas go on fast, others seek citizenship under CAA | 5 | GS 2 – Government Policies / Citizenship & Electoral Reforms | Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) & voter inclusion | Intersection of citizenship rights & electoral transparency. Useful for policy impact & federal implementation debates. |
| Labour and honour (Editorial) | 6 | GS 2 – Governance / Labour Policy | Labour dignity & policy reforms | Discusses implementation of labour codes, social security for informal workers, and labour ethics. Useful for GS2 & GS4. |
| Missing ‘Ubuntu’ (Editorial) | 6 | GS 2 – International Institutions | Global cooperation & moral leadership | Uses African concept ‘Ubuntu’ to highlight loss of multilateral solidarity. Links to UN reforms, climate diplomacy, and humanitarian ethics. |
| Society must reclaim respectful, open dialogue (Editorial) | 6 | GS 2 – Governance / Democratic Values | Civil discourse & democratic ethics | Stresses need for civic tolerance and pluralism in public debate. Important for ethics, polity & society topics. |
| The amplitude of gubernatorial discretion (Editorial) | 6 | GS 2 – Constitution / Federalism | Governor’s discretionary powers | Examines recent SC ruling on Governor’s role (Art. 200–201). Useful for Centre–State relations, judicial restraint, and constitutional conventions. |
| Bridging India’s numeracy gap | 7 | GS 2 – Education / Social Sector | Foundational learning crisis | Highlights ASER findings, NEP 2020 focus on Foundational Literacy & Numeracy (FLN), and government interventions like NIPUN Bharat. |
| What does the SC’s advisory opinion imply? | 8 | GS 2 – Judiciary / Constitutional Interpretation | Presidential reference & judicial advisory powers | Explains difference between binding judgments and advisory opinions (Article 143). Good for Prelims + Mains Polity integration. |
| Gavi, UNICEF ink deal to provide easy access to malaria vaccine | 12 | GS 2 – Health / Social Sector | Global health partnerships & vaccination | Marks major step in malaria eradication efforts. Links to SDG 3.3, WHO’s RTS,S vaccine, and India’s National Framework for Vector Control. |
| ‘Oct. demand pick-up points to a resilient growth outlook’ | 13 | GS 3 – Indian Economy / Growth & Development | Economic recovery indicators | Indicates robust consumption trends and resilience in post-pandemic economy. Connects to Index of Industrial Production, Core Sector Data, and RBI monetary stance. |