What to read in The Hindu newspaper09 January 2026 Page No. Headline / Item Section GS Paper Core Theme / Syllabus Mapping UPSC Utility 1 Trump clears Bill to slap up to 500% tariffs on nations buying Russian oil Front Page / IR GS-II Sanctions diplomacy, energy security, strategic autonomy India–US relations, IR mains 1 […]
What to read in Indian Express08 January 2026 S. No. News / Issue Page No. GS Paper Syllabus Area Key Focus / Relevance 1 India becomes world’s largest rice producer, surpassing China Pg. 3 GS-3 Agriculture / Food Security India’s food security position, global food supply chains, rise in agricultural productivity 2 IMD issues cold […]
Q1. With reference to India’s projected GDP growth of 7.4% for FY26 amid tariff concerns, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only(b) 1 only(c) 2 and 3 only(d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: (a) Explanation:Tariff concerns influence growth through trade, supply chains, and global demand. […]
What to read in The Hindu newspaper08 January 2026 S. No. Headline Page No. GS Paper Syllabus Area 1 Govt. pegs FY26 growth at 7.4% amid tariff concerns Page 1 GS 3 Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment 2 SC in ‘disagreement’ with Justice Varma’s claims on […]
What to read in Indian Express05 January 2026 Section Issue / Headline Page GS Mapping (UPSC) First Page Bangladesh to ICC: Won’t play T20 WC games in India 1 GS-2 (IR): India–Bangladesh relations, sports diplomacy Politics Somnath Swabhiman Parv – 1,000 years of unbroken faith 6 GS-1 (Culture): Temple history, heritage, cultural nationalism Politics PM: […]
What to read in The Hindu newspaper05 January 2026 Section Issue / Headline Page GS Mapping (UPSC) Front Page Venezuela V-P to take over as Maduro held in U.S. jail 1 GS-2 (IR): Latin America politics, regime change, international law Front Page India’s Russian oil imports at six-month high in November 1 GS-3 (Economy): Energy […]
Q1. With reference to the Centre’s decision to revise tobacco taxation effective from February 1, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only(b) 2 only(c) 1 and 3 only(d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: (a) Explanation:Tobacco products attract excise duty and cess and are part of […]
What to read in Indian Express02 January 2026 Section Headline Page GS Mapping First Page No Important News — — Nation After missing multiple deadlines, Gaganyaan’s first uncrewed mission likely to lift off by March 5 GS-3: Science & Technology – Space technology, ISRO missions, strategic capabilities Editorial Page Between India and EU, a carbon […]
What to read in The Hindu newspaper02 January 2026 S. No. Headline / Issue Page GS Paper & Syllabus Mapping UPSC / Exam Relevance (Key Themes) 1 Centre’s tobacco tax rejig to take effect from Feb. 1 Page 1 GS 3: Indian Economy (Taxation, Sin Taxes) GS 2: Public Health Excise duty, health taxation, tobacco […]
Q1. With reference to the Supreme Court’s pause on its judgment concerning the Aravalli range and the proposal to constitute a new panel, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1 and 3 only(b) 1 only(c) 2 and 3 only(d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: (a) Explanation:The precautionary principle […]