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International Relations
Baltic Way's Gandhian influence on non-violent resistance and its relevance to GS2 International Relations
The 37th anniversary of the Baltic Way highlights its Gandhian-inspired non-violent resistance against Soviet rule, demonstrating the global impact of India's freedom struggle principles and their contemporary relevance in international relations.
- Baltic Way: A 675-kilometre human chain formed by two million people across Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania in 1989, demanding freedom from Soviet rule, inspired by Gandhian non-violent resistance.
- Singing Revolution: A non-violent movement (1986-91) in the Baltic states that used cultural resistance and mass mobilization, culminating in the restoration of independence in 1991.
- Gandhian Influence: Baltic leaders studied India's freedom struggle, with the film 'Gandhi' broadcast on Lithuanian TV to educate citizens on non-violent resistance against Soviet troops.
Polity & Governance
Delhi Master Plan 2047 adopts Tamil Nadu's rental housing model to address urban migration challenges
Delhi's Master Plan 2047 incorporates rental housing as statutory infrastructure, drawing from Tamil Nadu's successful industrial-linked approach, while highlighting national shortcomings in PMAY-U's Affordable Rental Housing Complexes (ARHC) scheme.
Polity & Governance
RSS-BJP ideological divergence on youth protests and inclusivity tests governance and social justice
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke highlighted the ideological rift between RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's inclusive stance on Gen Z protesters and PM Modi's 'dimaagi naxal' remark, underscoring governance challenges in handling dissent and social justice.
Polity & GovernanceGS2
Delhi Police withdraws 13 FIRs from NEET protests, invoking Article 142 for judicial resolution
Delhi Police informed the Supreme Court it will not pursue 13 FIRs related to July's NEET protests, following Centre's application to quash them, while focusing prosecution on individuals with serious criminal antecedents.
Supreme Court upholds right to protest, refuses to restrict CJP march in Delhi
The Supreme Court declined to impose restrictions on the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) proposed protest march in Delhi, emphasizing the authorities' responsibility to maintain law and order while upholding constitutional rights to peaceful assembly.
NEET-PG power failure in Jaipur highlights governance gaps in high-stakes examinations
Power disruptions at TCS iON's Jaipur examination centre during NEET-PG and AIIMS CRE tests forced NBEMS to order a retest, exposing systemic vulnerabilities in India's digital examination infrastructure.
International RelationsGS2
India-Russia bilateral talks at SCO Summit focus on trade, energy, and defence cooperation
PM Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held bilateral talks during the SCO Summit in Bishkek, reviewing trade, investment, energy, and defence cooperation ahead of the BRICS summit.
India-Iran bilateral talks at SCO focus on West Asia peace, Chabahar port amid US sanctions
PM Modi met Iran's President Pezeshkian at SCO Summit, discussing West Asia peace efforts and trade diversification despite US sanctions, highlighting India's strategic balancing act in the region.
EconomyGS3
India's Q1 GDP growth at 7.8% demonstrates economic resilience amid global uncertainties
India's GDP grew by 7.8% in Q1 FY27, exceeding expectations and demonstrating resilience despite global challenges, with strong performance in manufacturing (9.2%) and services (10%) sectors driving growth.
Power crisis exposes India's energy vulnerability amid climate variability and agricultural demand
India faces a severe power deficit exceeding 10 million units due to weak monsoon-driven agricultural demand and reduced hydro output, highlighting systemic vulnerabilities in energy infrastructure and climate resilience.
SecurityGS3
Terror recruitment in J&K via encrypted platforms tests India's cyber security framework
Pakistan-based terrorists and ISI are exploiting porn sites and encrypted apps like Tor-based platforms for recruitment in J&K, challenging India's cyber surveillance capabilities and counter-terrorism strategies.