What to read in The Hindu newspaper
02 February 2026
| Headline (as in newspaper) | Page No. | GS Mapping & Theme | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rare earth corridors to cut Chinese imports | Page 1 | GS-2 & GS-3 – Strategic trade, critical minerals, geopolitics | International Relations / Economy |
| Banking sector set for sea change; PFC, REC to be restructured | Page 3 | GS-3 – Financial sector reforms, NBFCs | Economy |
| Budget ignores unemployment, social security: trade unions | Page 5 | GS-2 / GS-3 – Labour welfare, social security | Polity / Economy |
| More money and new schemes for livestock, fisheries sectors | Page 7 | GS-3 – Agriculture allied sectors, rural economy | Economy / Agriculture |
| ₹20,000 cr. earmarked for carbon capture, storage scheme | Page 9 | GS-3 – Climate mitigation, CCUS technology | Environment / Science & Tech |
| Buddhist circuits, hiking trails to put tourism on growth path | Page 10 | GS-3 – Tourism economy, cultural heritage | Economy / Culture |
| What the new fiscal rule means for growth and spending | Page 11 (Opinion) | GS-3 – Fiscal policy, deficit management | Economy |
| The decrease in funds for the National Intelligence Grid | Page 12 (Text & Context – News in Numbers) | GS-3 – Internal security, intelligence infrastructure | Internal Security |
| World Wetlands Day: A quiz to mark the Ramsar Convention | Page 13 (Text & Context) | GS-1 & GS-3 – Wetlands, Ramsar Convention | Environment |
| Urban India quietly absorbs fiscal contraction | Page 12 (Text & Context) | GS-3 – Urban governance, public finance | Economy / Governance |