What to read in Indian Express
26 November 2025
| Headline | Page No. | GS Paper & Topic | Theme / Issue | UPSC Relevance / Analytical Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No SC relief to Christian officer fired for refusing to enter all-faith place of worship | 1 | GS 2 – Polity & Governance | Civil–military relations & religious freedom (Art. 25 vs discipline in armed forces) | Highlights tension between individual rights & institutional discipline. Useful for GS2 on fundamental rights with reasonable restrictions, Ethics GS4 on duty vs belief. |
| Post-Maharashtra poll loss, 43 MVA runners-up have jumped to Mahayuti | 8 | GS 2 – Polity / Party System | Defection & democratic ethics in state politics | Reflects continuing Aaya-Ram-Gaya-Ram politics despite Tenth Schedule (anti-defection). Adds to answers on electoral reform and party discipline. |
| Assam govt tables anti-polygamy Bill, proposes jail and punishment for guardians | 8 | GS 2 – Governance / Social Justice | Gender justice & legal reforms in personal laws | Illustrates State-level social legislation on marital reform balancing Article 25 with Article 14 (equality). Relevant for UCC debate & women’s empowerment. |
| SC to examine work of private varsities, seeks details from UGC & state govts | 9 | GS 2 – Polity / Education Governance | Regulation of higher education & autonomy of private universities | Addresses quality assurance, UGC oversight and accreditation issues in India’s private HEIs – key for education policy answers. |
| Constitution’s vision of rights was ahead of its time | 10 | GS 2 – Polity / Constitutional Vision | Fundamental Rights & Secularism | Reiterates the progressive nature of India’s Constitution on social justice and minority rights. Connects to Nehru-Ambedkar vision & Preamble values. |
| Busting myths and half-truths about Poshan Tracker | 11 | GS 2 – Governance / Nutrition & e-Governance | Digital delivery in nutrition schemes (ICDS, POSHAN Abhiyaan) | Explains use of real-time data for malnutrition tracking; links to NITI Aayog State Nutrition Index and Women & Child Development Ministry. |
| IIT Kharagpur unveils ‘Impact RISE’ initiative for societal change | 13 | GS 3 – Science & Technology / Innovation | Sustainable tech for social impact (SDG alignment) | Demonstrates academia-industry-society collaboration for inclusive innovation. Good for GS3 Tech + SDG case study. |
| Hayli Gubbi: Why volcanic ash is dangerous for aircraft | 15 | GS 3 – Disaster Management / Aviation Safety | Volcanic hazards and disaster preparedness | Explains engine failure risks, airspace closure protocols (IATA, ICAO); useful for GS3 DM case study. |
| What helps pigeons navigate long distances back to their home | 15 | GS 3 – Science & Tech / Biology | Animal navigation mechanisms | Describes magnetoreception research – links to biotechnology applications in neuroscience and animal behaviour. |
| How a one-week social media break can benefit mental health of young adults | 15 | GS 2 – Health / Governance | Digital well-being & mental health policy | Adds to impact of technology on youth; connects to Mental Healthcare Act 2017 and Digital Wellness Initiatives. |
| Zelenskyy ready to move forward with peace plan, discuss issues with Trump | 16 | GS 2 – International Relations | Russia-Ukraine conflict & peace mediation | Tracks possible US re-entry into conflict mediation; helps analyse multipolar diplomacy & global security architecture. |
| India’s Q2 GDP growth seen above RBI’s 7% forecast, but data may contain some noise | 17 | GS 3 – Indian Economy / Growth Analysis | Economic growth and data credibility | Discusses national accounts revision & data quality issues; connects to NSO data methodology, GDP measurement reforms, and RBI policy outlook. |