{"id":32777,"date":"2024-11-26T19:00:31","date_gmt":"2024-11-26T13:30:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=32777"},"modified":"2025-01-21T16:00:02","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T10:30:02","slug":"news-in-short-26-11-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/26-11-2024\/news-in-short-26-11-2024","title":{"rendered":"News In Short 26-11-2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) scheme<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS2\/ Education<\/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 Union Cabinet has approved the Central Sector Scheme, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/01-01-2025\/one-nation-one-subscription\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/01-01-2025\/one-nation-one-subscription\">One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)<\/a>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) scheme<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Aim: <\/strong>To consolidate the subscription to academic journals and research publications under a centralized system.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It enables access to all journal articles in India through a single centrally negotiated payment model.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The scheme will replace individual institutional subscriptions with a national-level subscription, ensuring uniform access to research content.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Funding and Duration: <\/strong>The central government has allocated \u20b96,000 crore&nbsp; for the period of 3 years from <strong>2025 to 2027.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eligibility:<\/strong> The benefits are extended to:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>All higher education institutions<\/strong> under central and state governments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Research and Development (R&amp;D) institutions<\/strong> managed by the central government.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Implementing Agency: <\/strong>The <strong>Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET),<\/strong> an autonomous center under the University Grants Commission (UGC), will coordinate the scheme at the national level.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/what-is-the-one-nation-one-subscription-explained\/article68909820.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>PAN 2.0 Project<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus :GS 2\/Governance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In&nbsp; News<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the <strong>PAN 2.0 Project of the Income Tax Department.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About PAN 2.0 Project<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is an e-Governance initiative aimed at re-engineering taxpayer registration services through technology, enhancing the digital experience for taxpayers.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It has a budget of Rs. 1435 crore.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It will upgrade the existing PAN\/TAN 1.0 system, consolidating core and non-core activities, including PAN validation services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It aligns with the Digital India vision, aiming to use PAN as a common identifier across all digital systems of specified government agencies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Key Benefits:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Improved access and faster service delivery with better quality.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensures a single, consistent source of truth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promotes environmentally friendly processes and cost optimization.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthened infrastructure for greater security and operational flexibility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fff2cc\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Do you know ?<\/strong><br>&#8211; <strong>Permanent Account Number (PAN)<\/strong> is a ten-digit alphanumeric number issued by the Income Tax Department to individuals or entities for tax purposes.<br>&#8211; PAN links all transactions of the holder (such as tax payments, TDS\/TCS credits, income tax returns, and specified transactions) with the tax department, acting as an identifier.<br>&#8211; <strong>Structure of PAN: <\/strong>The first three characters (e.g., &#8220;AFZ&#8221;) are alphabetic and follow a series from &#8220;AAA&#8221; to &#8220;ZZZ.&#8221;<br>1. The fourth character (e.g., &#8220;P&#8221;) indicates the status of the PAN holder (e.g., &#8220;P&#8221; for Individual, &#8220;F&#8221; for Firm, etc.).<br>2. The fifth character (e.g., &#8220;K&#8221;) represents the first letter of the holder&#8217;s last name or surname.<br>3. The next four characters (e.g., &#8220;7190&#8221;) are a sequential number ranging from 0001 to 9999.<br>4. The last character (e.g., &#8220;K&#8221;) is an alphabetic check digit.<br>    (i)Example: A typical PAN looks like AFZPK7190K.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: PIB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>GI Tag to Narasapur Crochet Lace<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/ Economy<\/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><strong>Narasapuram lace<\/strong> from the West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.<\/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>Narasapuram lace:<\/strong> Made using cotton threads in a variety of colors. Crafted with thin crochet needles of varying sizes for intricate designs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>GI Tag:<\/strong> It is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The registration is valid for 10 years, renewable thereafter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Managed by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Significance of the GI Tag:<\/strong> Enhances market stability for weavers and artisans.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Boosts visibility of their craftsmanship.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: TOI<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) 2.0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/Economy<\/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 Cabinet approved the continuation of<strong> Niti Aayog&#8217;s flagship initiative Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) <\/strong>till March 31, <strong>2028<\/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>Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) is an initiative under NITI Aayog <strong>launched in 2016.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aim:<\/strong> To foster innovation at the grassroots level by providing support to students, startups, and entrepreneurs.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Key Components:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs):<\/strong> School-based innovation hubs that encourage students to explore STEM fields and develop creative skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Atal Incubation Centers (AICs):<\/strong> Centers that support startups by providing infrastructure, mentorship, and funding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Atal New India Challenges (ANIC):<\/strong> A platform to support innovation-driven solutions to national challenges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Atal Community Innovation Centers (ACICs)<\/strong>: Innovation hubs that focus on solving community-specific problems in rural and underserved areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mentor of Change (Mentorship and Partnerships &#8211; with Public, Private sector, NGOs, Academia, Institutions): <\/strong>To enable all the initiatives to succeed AIM has launched one of the largest mentor engagement and management programs &#8220;Mentor India \u2013 The Mentors of Change&#8221;.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AIM 2.0 <\/strong>is a step towards Viksit Bharat that aims to expand, strengthen, and deepen India&#8217;s already vibrant innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It aims to <strong>break the language barrier <\/strong>through the Language Inclusive Program of Innovation (LIPI) and 30 vernacular innovation centres.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.business-standard.com\/technology\/tech-news\/cabinet-approves-continuation-of-atal-innovation-mission-till-march-2028-124112501222_1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>BS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) Telescope<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: 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>The Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) telescope, inaugurated in <strong>Hanle, Ladakh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is built collaboratively by&nbsp; Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), and Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Located at around<strong> 4.3 km above sea level<\/strong>, it is the <strong>highest imaging Cherenkov telescope<\/strong> in the world.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Components of MACE<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Light Collector:<\/strong> It comprises 356 mirror panels in a honeycomb structure for optimal light reflection and stability.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is coated with silicon dioxide for environmental protection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>High-Resolution Camera:<\/strong> It is equipped with 1,088 photomultiplier tubes to detect faint Cherenkov radiation signals.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It has integrated electronics for real-time data processing and digital conversion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Movement:<\/strong> Uses an altitude-azimuth mount for vertical and horizontal adjustments. It moves on a 27-metre curved track with a total weight of 180 tonnes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Working Principle<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cherenkov Radiation:<\/strong> Gamma rays interact with atmospheric molecules, creating <strong>electron-positron showers.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The charged particles emit <strong>blue light (Cherenkov radiation) <\/strong>when moving faster than the speed of light in air.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Detection: <\/strong>MACE captures Cherenkov radiation using its light collector and camera, allowing indirect study of high-energy gamma rays.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Significance of MACE<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enables the <strong>study of gamma<\/strong> rays exceeding 20 billion electron volts (eV).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Explores astrophysical phenomena<\/strong> near black holes, gamma-ray pulsars, blazars, and gamma-ray bursts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ebecf0\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Gamma Rays<\/strong><br>&#8211; <strong>Gamma rays are produced by<\/strong> exotic energetic objects in the cosmos, including rapidly spinning pulsars, supernova explosions, hot whirlpools of matter around black holes, and gamma-ray bursts.&nbsp;<br>&#8211; <strong>Properties: <\/strong>Shortest wavelengths and highest energy in the electromagnetic spectrum.<br>1. The energy levels exceed <strong>100,000 eV, <\/strong>compared to visible light&#8217;s 1.63-3.26 eV.<br>&#8211; <strong>Hazards:<\/strong> It can damage living cells and cause genetic mutations. The earth\u2019s atmosphere blocks gamma rays from reaching the ground.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/ccidist-ws\/th\/th_delhi\/issues\/109086\/OPS\/G39DKR1E7.1+G0SDKR236.1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Milky Way<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/Space&nbsp;<\/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>Scientists have identified a source of <strong>extremely hot gas (10 million degrees Kelvin) <\/strong>surrounding the <strong>Milky Way galaxy.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fff2cc\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>What is a Galaxy?<\/strong><br>&#8211; A galaxy is a large group of stars, gas, and dust bound together by gravity.<br>&#8211; Galaxies come in different shapes and sizes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Milky Way is a large barred spiral galaxy. It is made up of approximately<strong> 100 billion stars<\/strong>.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All stars visible to the naked eye in the night sky are part of the Milky Way Galaxy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Our Solar System<\/strong> is about 25,000 light years from the center of the Milky Way.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It takes the Sun <strong>250 million years<\/strong> to orbit the center of the Milky Way.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-dominant-color=\"403f3e\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"409\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Galaxy.webp\" alt=\"Galaxy\" class=\"not-transparent wp-image-32778\" style=\"--dominant-color: #403f3e; width:256px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Galaxy.webp 300w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Galaxy-220x300.webp 220w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Spiral Arms:<\/strong> Current data suggests the Milky Way has four spiral arms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Galaxy\u2019s Gas Reserve:<\/strong> The Milky Way has a massive reserve of gas, which is the primary source for star formation, but this gas is difficult to measure due to its tenuous nature.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Recent Discovery:<\/strong> More recently, X-ray emissions detected from the galaxy suggested the presence of even hotter gas at around ten million degrees Kelvin, leading to further studies.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The X-ray emitting hot gas is attributed to a puffed-up region around the stellar disc of the Milky Way, where ongoing star formation occurs. Supernovae explosions from massive stars heat the gas to high temperatures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Other Galaxies<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Billions of other galaxies exist; three can be seen without telescopes <strong>\u2013 the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds, and the Andromeda Galaxy.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Large and Small Magellanic Clouds <\/strong>are 160,000 light years away, visible from the southern hemisphere.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Andromeda Galaxy<\/strong>: 2.5 million light years away, visible from the northern hemisphere, predicted to collide with the Milky Way in about 4 billion years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: PIB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Genetically Modified (GM) Maize<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/Biotechnology<\/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 found that the <strong>Genetically modified (GM) maize<\/strong>, which is illegal in India, has been detected in commercially sold processed and unprocessed maize grains in the country.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are GM crops?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Crops that have undergone <strong>genetic engineering processes<\/strong> to alter their DNA are referred to as genetically modified crops.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This alteration is done<strong> to introduce desirable traits<\/strong> such as resistance to pests or herbicides, improved nutritional content, or increased yield.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The process of creating GM crops typically involves:<\/strong> identification of desired traits, isolation of genes, insertion into crop genome, and expression of the trait.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The techniques used in GM crops are:<\/strong> gene guns, electroporation, microinjection, agrobacterium etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The types of modification are: <\/strong>transgenic, cis-genic, subgenic and multiple trait integration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The main trait types<\/strong> in GM crops are herbicide tolerance (HT), insect resistance (IR), Stacked traits etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Indian Scenario in GM crops<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bt Cotton:<\/strong> In 2002, the GEAC had allowed the commercial release of Bt cotton.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bt cotton has two alien genes from the soil bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) that allows the crop to develop a protein toxic to the common pest <strong>pink bollworm.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Till now, it is the only GM crop that is allowed in India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many varieties of GM crops are under different stages of development, like <strong>Bt brinjal <\/strong>and<strong> DMH-11 mustard.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-dominant-color=\"d5e7c6\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"675\" height=\"497\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Genetically-Modified-GM-Maize.webp\" alt=\"Genetically-Modified-GM-Maize\" class=\"not-transparent wp-image-32779\" style=\"--dominant-color: #d5e7c6; width:449px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Genetically-Modified-GM-Maize.webp 675w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Genetically-Modified-GM-Maize-300x221.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/food\/illegal-gm-maize-detected-in-processed-and-unprocessed-food-products-in-india\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>DTE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Baalbek, Tyre and Anjar<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: Places in News<\/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>Cultural professionals have urged the United Nations to take immediate measures to protect Lebanon\u2019s world heritage sites against Israeli attacks.<\/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>Lebanon is home to some of the most iconic <strong>UNESCO World Heritage Sites <\/strong>like <strong>Baalbek, Tyre, and Anjar.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Baalbek:<\/strong> It is situated in eastern Lebanon, near the Syrian border.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tyre:<\/strong> It is a port city on Lebanon\u2019s Mediterranean coast.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Anjar:<\/strong> It is located in the Bekaa Valley.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The petition emphasizes enforcing international laws like the <strong>1954 Hague Convention to safeguard cultural heritage<\/strong> during armed conflicts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/international\/cultural-experts-ask-un-to-shield-war-torn-lebanons-heritage\/article68880970.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Union Cabinet has approved the Central Sector Scheme, One Nation One Subscription (ONOS).<\/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-32777","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\/32777","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=32777"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32777\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":35863,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32777\/revisions\/35863"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=32777"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=32777"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=32777"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}