What to Read in The Hindu Newspaper
24 June 2026
| S. No. | Headline / Issue | GS Paper | UPSC Relevance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Asia Crisis Exposes Weaknesses in Indian Economy | GS-3 Economy | Impact of geopolitical conflicts on India’s growth, energy security, imports, inflation and industrial production. |
| 2 | Index of Eight Core Industries Growth Falls to 0.5% in May 2026 | GS-3 Economy | Important economic indicator; frequently asked in Prelims and Mains. Understanding ICI and industrial growth trends. |
| 3 | Continued Contraction in Domestic Crude Oil and Natural Gas Production | GS-3 Energy Security | India’s import dependence, strategic petroleum reserves, energy vulnerability. |
| 4 | GST Revenue Indicates Slowdown in Domestic Economic Activity | GS-3 Economy | GST trends, economic slowdown indicators, fiscal health of economy. |
| 5 | Merchandise Exports Reach Record High Despite Domestic Weakness | GS-3 Economy | External sector performance, export-led growth, balance of trade. |
| 6 | Super El Niño and Possible Impact on Fertiliser Demand | GS-3 Environment & Agriculture | Climate variability, agriculture, food security and fertilizer consumption. |
| 7 | Coal Production Contracts; Rising Dependence on Renewable and Imported Energy | GS-3 Energy & Environment | Energy transition, coal sector, renewable energy challenges. |
| 8 | Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Reveals Clues About Early Universe | GS-3 Science & Technology / Space | James Webb Space Telescope, interstellar objects, isotope studies, astronomy. |
| 9 | Carbon Isotope Analysis Suggests 3I/ATLAS Formed 12 Billion Years Ago | GS-3 Science & Technology | Cosmology, stellar evolution, isotope applications in astronomy. |
| 10 | Adapting Schools to Heatwaves: France’s Racine Programme | GS-3 Environment | Climate adaptation, urban heat management, heatwave resilience. |
| 11 | Debate on Reforming UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination | GS-2 Governance | Civil service reforms, examination transparency, public administration. |
| 12 | UPSC Chairman Acknowledges Concerns Regarding Prelims Difficulty | GS-2 Governance | Recruitment reforms, fairness and transparency in public institutions. |