What to Read in The Hindu Newspaper
20 June 2026
| Page | Headline | GS Paper | UPSC Relevance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India steps up evacuation efforts amid Iran–Israel conflict | GS-2 (IR) | Diaspora protection, West Asia crisis, Operation Sindhu |
| 1 | Centre reviews energy security as Strait of Hormuz tensions rise | GS-3 (Economy) / GS-2 (IR) | Oil imports, energy security, maritime chokepoints |
| 1 | India and Canada move towards restoring diplomatic engagement | GS-2 (IR) | Bilateral relations, diplomacy, G20 cooperation |
| Editorial | Lessons from the escalating conflict in West Asia | GS-2 (IR) | Regional stability, global security architecture |
| Editorial | Why India must accelerate transmission infrastructure for renewables | GS-3 (Environment & Infrastructure) | Renewable energy, Green Grid, energy transition |
| Text & Context | What is the Strait of Hormuz and why is it important? | GS-1 Geography / GS-2 IR / GS-3 Economy | Strategic waterway, oil trade routes |
| Economy | RBI highlights resilience of India’s financial system | GS-3 (Economy) | Financial stability, banking sector reforms |
| Science | ISRO prepares for next phase of Gaganyaan programme | GS-3 (Science & Technology) | Human spaceflight mission, space technology |
| World | NATO members discuss higher defence spending commitments | GS-2 (IR) | NATO, collective security, global geopolitics |
| Explained | How transmission bottlenecks are affecting India’s renewable targets | GS-3 (Environment) | National Green Energy goals, grid infrastructure |