Daily Editorials Snapshot & FREE Vocabulary PDF – 27 November 2025
The Hindu Editorials snapshot
Editorial 1
Limited room: On the Indian rupee
Between late November 2024 and late 2025, the Indian rupee depreciated about 7%, falling from ₹83.4 to ₹89.2 against the US dollar, a move comparable to the sharp 11%-12% depreciation in 2018. That year, global dollar strength, interest rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve, and trade tensions affected emerging markets including India’s currency. To combat this, the RBI employed currency-swap agreements totaling billions to inject long-term liquidity and stabilise the rupee under a floating-but-managed exchange rate system, where its role is to smoothen volatility rather than fix the rate. The current depreciation is driven by external pressures such as a widening current-account deficit caused partly by higher bullion imports, exporters struggling against US tariffs, and rising crude oil prices, with oil making up over a fifth of India’s imports. Despite the rupee’s slide, India’s forex reserves remain strong at around $693 billion, and retail inflation is low, giving the RBI space to avoid sharp rate hikes. Monetary measures alone won’t suffice, so India must urgently reduce its oil import dependence by accelerating transport electrification and adopting a strategic trade policy. Current bilateral trade deals have skewed trade balances unfavourably, underscoring the need for careful trade planning.
Editorial 2
Fighting the fire: On COP30
COP30, held in Belém, Brazil near the Amazon rainforest, marked the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement aimed at limiting global warming to 2°C or ideally 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. Although 2024 was the first year temperatures exceeded 1.5°C, the goal remains to avoid making this the new normal. Countries continue to struggle balancing fossil-fuel reduction with economic growth, creating two major blocs: one pushing hard targets to end fossil fuel use, largely developed nations, and another of developing and petro states demanding more funds and action from richer countries. COP30 shifted the narrative towards ‘implementation,’ emphasizing multilateralism and mutirão (collective effort). Despite the absence of the US, the summit made headway on ‘adaptation’ and ‘just transition,’ with practical finance commitments and a stronger focus on helping vulnerable populations. India welcomed the acknowledgment of developing countries’ concerns but did not announce updated climate targets. While controversies remain and fossil fuel phase-out roadmaps were deferred, COP30 renewed hope in multilateral cooperation as humanity fights to keep warming under 1.5°C.
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Editorial 3
In Guwahati, against South Africa, failing the Test
India’s red-ball dominance suffered a severe blow with a 408-run defeat to South Africa in Guwahati, highlighting significant technical and tactical weaknesses. This second consecutive home clean sweep by South Africa puts India’s Test cricket health and priorities under serious scrutiny. Despite calls for patience from coaches and senior players to manage transitions, the lacklustre overall performance—with no standout batting or bowling displays except Jasprit Bumrah’s spell on day one—marks a sobering recognition that India’s Test team has fallen from its former giant status. India continues to produce talented players domestically, but their skill sets align more with T20 cricket, lacking the temperament and technique required for Tests. Selectors have included domestic performers; yet, they require grooming with a five-day game mindset and enhanced technical robustness. If current management struggles, engaging retired Test greats for guidance and investing further in red-ball cricket and the domestic structure must be priorities to restore India’s Test legacy.
Editorial 4
Centre’s lesson from Punjab: Trust comes first
The Centre’s decision to quietly shelve the proposal to change Chandigarh’s constitutional status, after consultations with Punjab BJP leaders, is a welcome step. Chandigarh, envisioned by Jawaharlal Nehru as a unifying “City Beautiful” after Partition, remains the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana, with Punjab expecting a dedicated capital which remains unfulfilled for six decades. The proposal to bring Chandigarh under Article 240 of the Constitution, giving the President regulatory powers similar to other Union Territories, was seen by many in Punjab as a threat to their claim over the city and sparked strong opposition. This move came with poor timing, coinciding with attempts to restructure Punjab University’s Senate and the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur, requiring sensitivity rather than political risk-taking. Past history shows Punjab’s caution against perceived central overreach, and the Centre’s retreat reflects a lesson in prioritising trust over provocation. The issue underlines the importance of respecting regional sentiments and exercising careful consultation in governance, especially in a state still healing from past conflicts
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