What to read in The Hindu newspaper
26 November 2025
| Headline | Page No. | GS Paper & Topic | Theme / Issue | UPSC Relevance / Analytical Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assam proposes jail term, heavy fines for polygamy | 1 | GS 1 – Social Empowerment | Personal laws & gender justice | Highlights State move to ban polygamy under personal law reforms. Links to Uniform Civil Code (UCC) debate and Article 25 vs 14 equality rights. Useful for GS1 + Ethics (social reform & equality). |
| CM launches 70 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, says aim is make Delhi a medical hub | 2 | GS 2 – Health / Social Sector | Public health infrastructure & universal access | Expands Ayushman Bharat network; aims at primary healthcare reform & urban health systems. Links to National Health Policy 2017 and SDG 3 (Good Health). |
| Losing the plot (Editorial) | 6 | GS 3 – Environment / Pollution Control | Air pollution & environmental governance | Critiques ineffective implementation of NCAP & GRAP; connects to EIA enforcement failures & inter-state pollution management. |
| A landmark law in 2013, it needs a spine in 2025 (Editorial) | 6 | GS 2 – Governance / Policy Implementation | Incomplete enforcement of landmark welfare laws | Reviews 2013 laws like RTI, Lokpal, and Land Acquisition Act, stressing weak institutional capacity & political interference. Great for GS2 “Policy design vs delivery” questions. |
| Trump–MbS summit — $1 trillion among friends (Editorial) | 6 | GS 2 – International Relations | US–Saudi partnership & energy geopolitics | Analyses strategic oil investments, West Asia diplomacy & trade corridors. Relevant for India’s energy security & I2U2 framework. |
| What does the draft Seeds Bill entail? | 8 | GS 2 – Governance / Agriculture Policy | Agricultural regulation & farmers’ rights | Explains Seeds Bill provisions—certification, labelling, and IP rights. Connects to Seed Act 1966, Farmers’ Rights Act 2001, & MSP debate. |
| Caste must not be allowed to divide us, whatever the circumstance: CJI | 10 | GS 1 – Society / Secularism & Communal Harmony | Social unity & constitutional morality | Emphasises fraternity & equality (Preamble values). Reinforces Article 15, Social Justice ethos, and GS4 ethical harmony themes. |
| Toxic air is a year-round blight in nearly 60% of Indian districts: study | 12 | GS 3 – Environment / Pollution | Air pollution across districts | Cites national study on AQI trends, highlighting health impacts & rural pollution hotspots. Use in EIA & sustainable development essays. |
| Custodial torture: SC raps govt. over CCTV compliance | 12 | GS 2 – Governance / Accountability | Police reforms & human rights | Enforces SC’s earlier directives in Paramvir Singh (2020) case for CCTV installation in police stations. Links to Article 21 & criminal justice reform. |
| ‘Rupee is Asia’s worst performing currency’ | 13 | GS 3 – Indian Economy / External Sector | Exchange rate & currency depreciation | Analyses rupee volatility amid trade deficits & FPI outflows. Use for BoP & forex policy answers. |
| Net FDI negative for second straight month in September | 13 | GS 3 – Indian Economy / Investment Climate | Decline in FDI inflows | Indicates investor caution & external vulnerability. Connects to FDI policy reforms, fiscal deficit & ease of doing business. |
| ‘GST cut, monsoon, better reservoir levels to boost farm gear demand’ | 13 | GS 3 – Economy / Agriculture & Growth | Agricultural demand & fiscal stimulus | Shows cyclic link between farm sector & industrial demand. Connects to Index of Industrial Production (IIP) and rural economic recovery. |