What to read in Indian Express
06 February 2026
| Headline | GS Mapping & Theme | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| No major change in number of missing children over 3 years, shows police data | GS 2 – Governance: Issues relating to vulnerable sections (children), internal security, policing, implementation of child protection laws | GS 2 |
| Accidents, fatalities on NHs fell 11% in 2025 as UP, MP led the way, shows data | GS 2 – Governance: Government policies & interventions in transport and road safety; GS 3 – Infrastructure: Road transport, safety, disaster/emergency management | GS 2 & GS 3 |
| To be future ready, healthcare system has to ensure quality | GS 2 – Governance & Social Justice: Health, public health systems, government policies, Universal Health Coverage (Ayushman Bharat) | GS 2 |
| PM frames the deal, corners Congress | GS 2 – International Relations: India–US relations, trade agreements; Polity: Parliamentary functioning, role of Opposition, constitutional values | GS 2 |
| The Budget has delivered a googly – the retrospective tax | GS 3 – Indian Economy: Government budgeting, taxation policy, investment climate, capital markets, economic reforms | GS 3 |
| Adolescents need to feel valued | GS 4 – Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude: Human behaviour, emotional intelligence, mental health, family and social influences | GS 4 |
| India, Pakistan were once on same page | GS 2 – International Relations: India–Pakistan relations, cultural diplomacy, sports/soft power diplomacy | GS 2 |
| Flush car door China’s handles: ban, and the safety concerns | GS 3 – Science & Technology / Infrastructure: Automobile technology, safety standards, regulation of emerging tech risks | GS 3 |
| In India’s first-ever disaster victim identification guidelines, teeth hold the key | GS 3 – Disaster Management: NDMA guidelines, disaster preparedness, mitigation and response mechanisms | GS 3 |