What to read in The Hindu newspaper12 December 2025 S. No. Headline / Topic Page GS Paper & Syllabus Link Core Focus / Exam Relevance 1 EC extends deadline for SIR in five States, one U.T. 1 GS-2: Governance – Transparency & Accountability Electoral roll revision, SIR process, administrative capacity, voter inclusion 2 Cabinet approves […]
Q1. The Home Minister stated that “illegal immigrants will be detected and deported.” Consider the following statements about citizenship and migrant regulation in India: Which of the above statements are correct? (a) 1 and 3 only(b) 2 and 3 only(c) 1, 2 and 3(d) 1 and 2 only Answer: (b) Explanation:There is no national NRC; […]
What to read in Indian Express11 December 2025 Section Headline / Topic GS Paper Mapping Prelims Angle Key Themes / Concepts First Page Delhi’s offers best ever, but India hard nut to crack: US trade chief GS-2: IR – India–US trade relations WTO, FTA basics Trade negotiations, tariff disputes First Page Key part to be […]
What to read in The Hindu newspaper11 December 2025 Section Headline / Topic GS Paper Mapping Prelims Angle Key Themes / Concepts Front Page Illegal immigrants will be detected & deported: Shah GS-2: Governance, Citizenship, National Register, Illegal Migration NRC, CAA basics Border management, demographic impact Editorials AI must pay GS-3: Economy & S&T – […]
Q1. With reference to the Supreme Court’s observation that “Citizenship under CAA will be granted only if claims are verified,” consider the following: Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only(b) 2 and 3 only(c) 1 and 3 only(d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: (b) Explanation:Affidavits alone cannot grant citizenship; […]
What to read in Indian Express10 December 2025 Section Headline / Topic GS Paper Mapping Prelims Angle Key Themes / Concepts First Page NHPC proposed forest land as collateral for hydel project; Govt said no GS-3: Environment (Forest Conservation Act, land use), Economy (Infrastructure financing) Forest land diversion rules Hydro projects, forest clearance, sustainable development […]
What to read in The Hindu newspaper10 December 2025 Category Headline / Topic GS Paper Mapping Prelims Angle Key Themes / Concepts Front Page Citizenship under CAA only if claims verified: SC GS-2: Polity – Citizenship, CAA, Judicial scrutiny CAA provisions, rules, verification process Due process, minority rights, administrative safeguards Trump mulls tariffs on Indian […]
What to read in Indian Express9 December 2025 Page Headline Relevance for UPSC / What to note 01 (Front Page) Vande Mataram debate: PM alleges Congress betrayal, Opposition calls it bid to distract Important for polity & history: links to national identity, freedom struggle, secularism — useful for GS-II (Polity & Governance / Modern History […]
Q1. The recent legislative debate over “Vande Mataram” touches upon constitutional and parliamentary procedure issues. Consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only(b) 3 only(c) 1 and 3 only(d) 2 and 3 only Answer: (b) Explanation:“Vande Mataram” has not been officially designated as the national song […]
What to read in The Hindu newspaper9 December 2025 Category Headline / Topic GS Paper Mapping Prelims Angle Key Themes / Concepts Front Page Govt., Opposition spar in LS over Vande Mataram GS-1: Nationalism & History; GS-2: Parliamentary Procedures Vande Mataram – Constitution, SC rulings Debate on national symbols; legislative confrontation Science Fossils & genomes […]