ALL NEWSPAPERS ARTICLES FOR UPSC OF 05-10-25

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How UPSC aspirants should use editorials

  1. Relevance – Not every editorial is important. Only those linked with polity, governance, economy, environment, international relations, social issues, and ethics matter.
  2. Approach – Extract:
    • Why in news?
    • Core issue (problem/argument)
    • Dimensions (causes, impacts, stakeholders)
    • Way forward/solutions
  3. Utility in exam
    • Prelims → factual data, reports, new schemes, SC judgments.
    • Mains → critical analysis, examples, balanced arguments.
    • Essay/Ethics → values, quotes, real-life references.

🔑 Example (Editorial Summary Style for UPSC)

Topic: Climate activism and Statehood demand in Ladakh

  • Why in News? → Sonam Wangchuk detained under NSA amid protests for statehood & Sixth Schedule.
  • Core Issue: Demand for constitutional safeguards for Ladakh’s ecology, culture, and livelihoods.
  • Dimensions:
    • Environmental fragility of Ladakh.
    • Political exclusion after loss of legislature (post-UT status, 2019).
    • National security sensitivities (border with China, Pakistan).
    • Preventive detention debate (NSA misuse vs necessity).
  • Way Forward:
    • Dialogue instead of repression.
    • Consider limited Sixth Schedule safeguards.
    • Balance ecological concerns with national security needs.
  • UPSC Relevance:
    • GS2 (Federalism, rights, governance),
    • GS3 (Environment, security),
    • Essay/Ethics (state vs people, civil liberties).

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