{"id":31636,"date":"2024-11-02T18:00:21","date_gmt":"2024-11-02T12:30:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=31636"},"modified":"2024-11-02T18:00:23","modified_gmt":"2024-11-02T12:30:23","slug":"news-in-short-02-11-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/02-11-2024\/news-in-short-02-11-2024","title":{"rendered":"News In Short 02-11-2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>WHO&#8217;s Global Tuberculosis Report 2024<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS2\/Health<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The World Health Organization (WHO) has highlighted both progress and ongoing challenges in India\u2019s fight against tuberculosis (TB) in its <strong>latest Global TB Report.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Global TB Cases: <\/strong>TB remains the leading infectious killer, surpassing COVID-19, with 8.2 million new cases in 2023.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>India\u2019s TB Burden:<\/strong> India, with the highest TB burden globally, recorded 2.8 million cases in 2023. India alone accounted for 26% of global cases and 29% of global TB deaths (315,000 deaths).\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India is followed by Indonesia (10%), China (6.8%), the Philippines (6.8%), and Pakistan (6.3%).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Multidrug-Resistant TB:<\/strong> India represents 27% of the world\u2019s multi-drug-resistant TB cases, underscoring the need for specialized treatment approaches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is Tuberculosis?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tuberculosis (TB) is an<strong> infectious disease<\/strong> that most often affects the lungs and is caused by the <strong>bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It spreads through the air when infected people <strong>cough, sneeze or spit.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Symptoms:<\/strong> prolonged cough (sometimes with blood), chest pain, weakness, fatigue, weight loss, fever, night sweats.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>While TB usually affects the lungs, it also affects the kidneys, brain, spine and skin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Treatment:<\/strong> It is <strong>preventable and curable <\/strong>with antibiotics.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>TB Vaccine: The Bacillus Calmette-Gu\u00e9rin (BCG) vaccine<\/strong> remains the only licensed vaccine against TB; it provides moderate protection against severe forms of TB (TB meningitis) in infants and young children.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>India&#8217;s goal is to <strong>eliminate tuberculosis (TB) by 2025<\/strong>, five years ahead of the <strong>global target of 2030.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/health-wellness\/global-tb-report-shows-india-continues-highest-disease-burden-9646144\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>IE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>State Formation Day<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS 2\/Governance<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In News&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/01-11-2021\/states-formation-day\">formation day<\/a> of Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Haryana, and Chhattisgarh, highlighting each state\u2019s unique qualities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Independence and <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/01-11-2021\/states-formation-day\"><strong><u>Formation of states<u><\/u><\/u><\/strong><\/a><u><u><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/u><\/u><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On Independence Day, British rule ended, creating two dominions, India and Pakistan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Over 550 princely states had the choice to join either nation, with most joining India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Integration of Princely States:<\/strong> The Indian National Congress had envisioned a union of states, and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel led efforts to integrate princely states. Hyderabad and Junagadh were incorporated after military action, and Kashmir joined India under pressure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Early Linguistic Underpinnings:<\/strong> The Indian National Congress accepted the idea of linguistic provinces in 1920. The S.K. Dhar and JVP committees initially rejected linguistic reorganization.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>First Linguistic State (1953):<\/strong> Andhra Pradesh was created for Telugu speakers after Potti Sriramulu\u2019s protest. This triggered the formation of the States Reorganisation Commission (SRC), leading to the States Reorganisation Act of 1956.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>States and Union Territories in 1956<\/strong>: The Act formed 14 states and six union territories, based primarily on linguistic lines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bombay Reorganisation (1960): <\/strong>Due to linguistic movements, Maharashtra and Gujarat were formed from Bombay State.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Punjab Reorganisation (1966<\/strong>): The Punjabi Suba movement led to Punjab for Punjabi speakers, Haryana for Hindi speakers, and the creation of Himachal Pradesh.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Integration of Goa, Daman, and Diu (1961):<\/strong> Indian troops captured these Portuguese territories, making Goa a state in 1987 and Daman and Diu a Union Territory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>North-East Reorganisation<\/strong>: Post-independence, Assam was initially the only northeastern state. Movements led to statehood for Nagaland (1963), Meghalaya (1972), Manipur, and Tripura. Arunachal Pradesh gained statehood in 1982.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sikkim\u2019s Merger (1975<\/strong>): Sikkim transitioned from a protectorate to an Indian state, with the monarchy abolished.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2000s State Formation for Development:<\/strong> Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Uttarakhand were formed to address underdevelopment in specific regions of larger states.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Creation of Telangana (2014):<\/strong> Long-standing demands led to Telangana&#8217;s formation out of Andhra Pradesh due to perceived neglect of the region\u2019s infrastructure and resources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (2019<\/strong>): Special status was revoked, creating the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh, aiming for economic and security benefits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: TH&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Asset Recovery Interagency Network-Asia Pacific (ARIN-AP)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS 3\/Economy<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In News&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India, through its Directorate of Enforcement (ED), has joined the Steering Committee of the <strong>Asset Recovery Interagency Network-Asia Pacific (ARIN-AP).<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About ARIN-AP<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ARIN-AP, with <strong>28 member jurisdictions<\/strong> and nine observers, enables cross-border collaboration for asset tracing, freezing, and confiscation through a network of contact points.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is part of the<strong> Global CARIN Network<\/strong> dedicated to combating the proceeds of crime across Asia-Pacific.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It facilitates intelligence-sharing, helping agencies trace and recover assets linked to crimes across borders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>India is set to assume the ARIN-AP presidency and host its Annual General Meeting in 2026, reinforcing its leadership in asset recovery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This role will enhance India&#8217;s involvement in ARIN-AP\u2019s decision-making and administrative processes, supporting global asset recovery efforts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source:TH&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>First \u2018black hole triple\u2019 System Discovered<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/ Space<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In News<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Astronomers have found a rare triple black hole system called <strong>V404 Cygni <\/strong>that changes our understanding of <strong>how black holes form.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Located about 8,000 light-years from Earth, V404 Cygni has a black hole with two orbiting stars\u2014one very close, circling every 6.5 days, and a second much farther away, around 100 times the distance of Pluto from our Sun.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insights from V404 Cygni<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This V404 Cygni system suggests a different formation method called \u201c<strong>direct collapse,\u201d <\/strong>where a black hole forms quietly without a supernova explosion. Thousands of simulations confirmed that this was the most likely way V404 Cygni\u2019s black hole formed, sparing the second, distant star from being ejected by a violent explosion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-dominant-color=\"4f3226\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"393\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2024\/11\/what-is-black-hole-jpg.webp\" alt=\"what-is-black-hole\" class=\"not-transparent wp-image-31637\" style=\"--dominant-color: #4f3226; width:251px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2024\/11\/what-is-black-hole-jpg.webp 393w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2024\/11\/what-is-black-hole-123x300.webp 123w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is Black Hole?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is a region in space with such strong gravity that nothing, not even light, can escape from it. According to <strong>Einstein\u2019s theory of general relativity<\/strong>, a black hole is created when a large mass becomes very compact, bending spacetime. The boundary of no return is called the event horizon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Types:<\/strong> There are four main types of black holes:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Stellar Black Holes:<\/strong> Formed by collapsing stars.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Intermediate Black Holes: <\/strong>Larger than stellar but smaller than supermassive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Supermassive Black Holes (SMBH):<\/strong> The largest type, found at the centers of galaxies, like Sagittarius A* in our galaxy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Micro Black Holes<\/strong>: Very small, hypothetical black holes, proposed by Stephen Hawking in 1971.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Black holes form when a massive star runs out of fuel. Stars shine because of nuclear fusion, which pushes outward against gravity. But when a star exhausts its fuel, this outward pressure stops, and gravity takes over, causing the star to collapse.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: TH<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>LiDAR<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: GS3\/Science and Technology<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scientists have detected a<strong> lost Mayan city,<\/strong> hidden for centuries by the dense Mexican jungle, using LiDAR.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>LiDAR, or Light Detection and Ranging,<\/strong> is a&nbsp; remote sensing technology that uses light in the form of a pulsed laser to measure ranges of a sensor, usually mounted aboard an aircraft.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Data can be used to create <strong>high-resolution 3-D models <\/strong>of ground elevation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Working: <\/strong>LiDAR instrumentation comprises <strong>a laser, a scanner, and a GPS receiver.&nbsp;<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The rapidly firing laser travels to the ground where it hits vegetation, building, and various topographic features.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This light is reflected or scattered, and recorded by the LiDAR sensor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Significance:<\/strong> LiDAR is used to generate precise, three-dimensional information about the shape of the Earth and its surface characteristics.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This is useful information for geographers, policy makers, conservationists, and engineers.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/lidar-remote-sensing-system-which-helped-discover-lost-mayan-city-9647753\/lite\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>IE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/Biodiversity and Conservation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Himachal Pradesh is set to introduce <strong>India\u2019s first IGBC-certified zoological park<\/strong> in <strong>Kangra\u2019s Dehra constituency.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park<\/strong>, located in Bankhandi, will feature sustainable and eco-friendly infrastructure, making it a pioneer in green-certified wildlife parks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Indian Green Building Council<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is a part of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and was established in <strong>2001<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Its primary goal is to promote sustainable building practices in India and to facilitate the development of green buildings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IGBC develops various rating systems for different types of buildings, including residential, commercial, and institutional projects.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These ratings help in assessing the environmental performance of buildings and encourage the adoption of green practices in construction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/india-news\/himachals-bankhandi-to-become-india-s-first-zoo-with-igbc-certification-cm-sukhu-101730298378127.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>HT<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Air Quality Index (AQI)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/ Environment Pollution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The air quality in many places in India took a hit, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching more than 300, which is categorized as \u201cvery poor.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Air Quality Index (AQI)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The AQI is a measure <strong>launched in 2014<\/strong> as part of the<strong> Swachh Bharat campaign<\/strong> to help people understand air pollution levels. The <strong>AQI condenses pollution data into a single<\/strong>, easy-to-read score and color code:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Good (0-50)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Satisfactory (50-100)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moderately polluted (100-200)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Poor (200-300)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Very Poor (300-400)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Severe (400-500)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The AQI score is based on several pollutants, <strong>including PM 2.5, PM 10, nitrogen dioxide, and others.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Health Impact of PM 2.5 and PM 10<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Smaller pollutants like PM 2.5 (particles less than 2.5 micrometers) are particularly harmful as they can enter the lungs and bloodstream, potentially causing asthma, heart disease, and other chronic conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) is a<strong> framework<\/strong> designed to combat air pollution in the <strong>Delhi-NCR region<\/strong>. It was introduced as an emergency response mechanism, and its implementation is triggered when the AQI reaches &#8220;poor&#8221; levels.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) <\/strong>in NCR and adjoining areas oversees the implementation of GRAP. It collaborates with the<strong> Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>GRAP for Delhi-NCR<\/strong> is divided into <strong>four stages of air quality<\/strong> \u2014 Stage 1 for \u201cpoor\u201d Air Quality Index (AQI) ranging between 201 and 300, Stage 2 for \u201cvery poor\u201d AQI of 301-400, Stage 3 for \u201csevere\u201d AQI of 401-450 and Stage 4 for \u201csevere plus\u201d AQI more than 450.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This plan enforces emergency measures to reduce pollution, such as banning coal use in eateries, restricting diesel generators, and other actions to curb emissions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: IE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS 3\/Defence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The 15th edition of <strong>India-US joint Special Forces<\/strong> <strong>Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR<\/strong> commenced at Orchard Combat Training Centre in Idaho, USA.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Initiated in 2010<\/strong>, the exercise will enhance combined capabilities in executing joint Special Forces Operations in desert\/ semi desert environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aim of Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR<\/strong> is to promote military cooperation between India and the US through enhancement of interoperability, jointness and mutual exchange of special operations tactics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Other Military Exercises involving India-USA<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bilateral Military Exercises: <\/strong>Yudh Abhyas (Army), Cope India (Air Force), Tiger Triumph (Tri-Service) and Sangam (Naval Special Forces).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Multilateral Military Exercises: <\/strong>Malabar (Navy), Rim-of-the-Pacific (RIMPAC, Navy), Milan (Navy), La Perouse (Navy), Pitch Black (Air Force), and Red Flag (Air Force).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2070099#:~:text=Aim%20of%20Exercise%20VAJRA%20PRAHAR,in%20desert%2F%20semi%20desert%20environment.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Exercise GARUD SHAKTI<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS 3\/Defence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The 9th edition of India-Indonesia Joint Special Forces <strong>Exercise GARUD SHAKTI<\/strong> commenced at Jakarta, Indonesia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The<strong> first edition<\/strong> was conducted in the year <strong>2012<\/strong> in India.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aim: <\/strong>To acquaint both the sides with each other\u2019s operating procedures, enhance mutual understanding, cooperation and interoperability between the Special Forces of both armies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Do you know?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Exercise Samudra Shakti <\/strong>and the <strong>IND-INDO CORPAT<\/strong> (India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol) are conducted between the Indian Navy and the Indonesian Navy. However, <strong>no regular<\/strong> bilateral air exercises are held between the two powers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2069969\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PIB<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The World Health Organization (WHO) has highlighted both progress and ongoing challenges in India\u2019s fight against tuberculosis (TB) in its latest Global TB Report.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-31636","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-current-affairs"],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31636","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=31636"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31636\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":31640,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31636\/revisions\/31640"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31636"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=31636"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=31636"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}