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Free Speech Index: India ranked 24th out of 33 countries in the Free Speech Index, as per a global survey by The Future of Free Speech, a U.S.-based think tank.
o Majority of Indians value free speech without government censorship.
o 37% of Indians believe that governments should prevent criticism of policies — highest among surveyed countries.
o Contrasting figures: U.K. (5%) and Denmark (3%).
o India shows disconnect between public supports for free speech and actual protection — similar to Hungary and Venezuela.
o The report highlighted democratic backsliding in countries like India, impacting political liberties and freedom of expression.
Cyclone Jude: The Cyclone hit Mozambique, causing six fatalities and destroying 900 homes which initially identified as a depression south-west of Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean.
o Air circulates anticlockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere.
o Formation and Initial Development Stage: Requires warm sea temperatures (26°C+ to a depth of 60m) for evaporation and water vapour transfer.
o Mature Tropical Cyclones: Air rises in vigorous thunderstorms, spreads out at the tropopause level, creating a warm 'Eye'.
Global Engagement Scheme: The Ministry of Culture implements the Global Engagement Scheme to promote India's rich cultural heritage internationally and enhance India’s global image.
o Artists from diverse cultural fields such as Folk Art (Folk Music, Folk Dance, Folk Theatre & Puppetry), Classical and Traditional Dance, Contemporary Dance, Classical/Semi-Classical Music, and Theatre perform in the ‘Festivals of India’.
Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary: In a significant achievement for conservation experts, naturalists, and tribal communities, the first honey harvest was recently conducted near the Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary in Raigad district, Maharashtra, close to Mumbai.
Raisina Dialogue 2025: the 10th edition of the Raisina Dialogue, marking a decade of global conversations.
o Politics Interrupted: Examines shifting global power dynamics and challenges to traditional international relationships.
o Resolving the Green Trilemma: Focuses on climate change, balancing economic growth with environmental sustainability.
o Digital Planet: Explores technology’s impact on governance, economies, and societies, addressing cybersecurity and AI geopolitics.
o Militant Mercantilism: Analyzes economic nationalism, trade, supply chains, and global trade resilience.
o The Tiger’s Tale: Highlights the Global South's role in shaping sustainable development paradigms.
o Investing in Peace: Examines emerging security threats and leadership for global stability.
Chittu Pandey: The Uttar Pradesh government announced plans to build a memorial in honour of Chittu Pandey in Ballia district.
o Title: Known as the “Lion of Ballia” for his bravery and leadership.
o Birth: Born on 10 May 1895 in Rattuchak village, Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh.
o Establishment of Independent Government: On August 19, 1942, under his leadership, Ballia's revolutionaries:
o Ousted British officials and proclaimed Ballia's independence and established a temporary national government.
o Chittu Pandey assumed charge as the interim administrator (chief). This government succeeded in: Handing over power to the Collector and releasing arrested Congress leaders.
o Later, British army recaptured Ballia and arrested Chittu Pandey and other revolutionaries.
o Aruna Asaf Ali: Known as the “Grand Old Lady” of the freedom movement; hoisted the Indian flag at Gowalia Tank grounds.
o Yusuf Meherli: Coined the slogan “Quit India”; was a socialist, trade unionist, and mayor of Mumbai.
Gig Workers: The plight of gig workers highlights exploitation in the gig economy through digital platforms. Rajasthan passed the first-of-its-kind Platform-Based Gig Workers (Registration and Welfare) Act, 2023 to ensure social security.
o Includes: Freelancers, Contractual workers, Project-based workers, and Short-term workers.
o Common in platform-based work, e.g., Zomato, Swiggy, Amazon, Flipkart.
o Also known as: Freelancer Economy, Agile Workforce, Sharing Economy, or Independent Workforce.
o Platform Economy: Commerce increasingly shifts toward digital platform business models.
Maharishi Dadhichi Kund: Recently, the Uttar Pradesh government announced plans to make Maharishi Dadhichi Kund a state tourist centre.
o Believed that water from all pilgrimage sites around the world mixes in this pond, giving the area its name, Mishrikh.
o Associated with Maharishi Dadhichi, who donated his bones to create the thunderbolt used by the gods to kill Vritrasura, spans about 2 acres of land.
o Near the Kund is a grand temple of Maharishi Dadhichi, featuring his statues in various postures. The temple's architecture and serene environment make it a calm and spiritual center.
o Sacrificed his life through yogic power to offer his bones, enabling the creation of a thunderbolt to defeat Vritrasura.
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