{"id":34928,"date":"2025-01-06T18:33:34","date_gmt":"2025-01-06T13:03:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=34928"},"modified":"2025-01-06T18:33:35","modified_gmt":"2025-01-06T13:03:35","slug":"news-in-short-6-january-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/06-01-2025\/news-in-short-6-january-2025","title":{"rendered":"News In Short 06-1-2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Winter Char Dham<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS1\/ Culture, 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 Uttarakhand government inaugurated the winter Char Dham circuit to boost\u00a0 pilgrimage tourism in winter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is Char Dham?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Four sacred places<\/strong> namely, <strong>Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath<\/strong> are collectively known as Char Dham.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Yamunotri:<\/strong> Located in <strong>Uttarkashi<\/strong> district, the Yamunotri temple is situated in a narrow gorge near the source of the Yamuna River.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gangotri: <\/strong>Also in <strong>Uttarkashi <\/strong>district, Gangotri is dedicated to Goddess Ganga, revered as the most sacred river in India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kedarnath: <\/strong>Situated in <strong>Rudraprayag <\/strong>district, Kedarnath is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Badrinath: <\/strong>Located in<strong> Chamoli<\/strong> district, Badrinath houses the Badrinarayan Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Winter Char Dham<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Due to heavy snowfall<\/strong>, the Char Dham sites become inaccessible in winter and the presiding deities of these shrines are relocated to lower-altitude, popularly known as \u2018<strong>Winter Char Dham\u2019.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The sites are as;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Yamunotri<\/strong> has its winter seat at <strong>Kharsali<\/strong> in Uttarkashi.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gangotri <\/strong>is relocated to <strong>Mukhba<\/strong> in Uttarkashi during the winter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Badrinath<\/strong> finds its winter abode at Pandukeshwar in <strong>Chamoli.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kedarnath<\/strong> shifts to the Omkareshwar Temple in <strong>Ukhimath<\/strong>, Rudraprayag.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/winter-char-dham-uttarakhand-9756353\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>IE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Ecuador<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS 1\/Places in News<\/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>Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa has declared a 60-day state of emergency in seven provinces and three municipalities due to escalating internal unrest and armed conflict.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ecuador<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location: <\/strong>It is situated in western South America, bordering the Pacific Ocean at the Equator, between Colombia and Peru.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-dominant-color=\"cfcfc0\" data-has-transparency=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Ecuador-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Ecuador\" class=\"has-transparency wp-image-34929\" style=\"--dominant-color: #cfcfc0; width:446px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Ecuador-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Ecuador-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Ecuador-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Ecuador-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Ecuador.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Capital\u00a0 :<\/strong> Quito<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Highest point: <\/strong>\u00a0Mount Chimborazo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Major Rivers : <\/strong>The Babahoyo, Chira, Coca, Curaray, Daule, Esmeraldas, Guayas, Napo, Paztaza and the Putumayo.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is known for its diverse and stunning landscapes, which include the vast Amazon jungle, the towering <strong>Andean highlands<\/strong>, and the <strong>Gal\u00e1pagos Islands, a UNESCO World Heritage site<\/strong> renowned for its unique wildlife.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ecuador has also been associated with <strong>illegal drug trade activities.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: AIR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>CSIR Paracetamol Technology<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS 2\/Health&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>Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh has announced that the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has developed an <strong>indigenous paracetamol drug<\/strong>, which would help <strong>reduce India\u2019s dependence on imported raw materials.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Paracetamol:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Paracetamol, chemically known as<strong> N-acetyl-para-aminophenol<\/strong>, is widely used for <strong>pain relief and fever reduction.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the United States and Japan, it is called <strong>acetaminophen <\/strong>(derived from its chemical structure), while most other countries, including India, use the name <strong>\u201cparacetamol.\u201c<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It works by inhibiting prostaglandins, which amplify pain, and targets the hypothalamus for fever reduction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Risk and Threats: <\/strong>Paracetamol poisoning quietly causes thousands of deaths globally, with over 60,000 emergency visits and more than 500 deaths annually in the U.S. alone.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The issue is underreported, especially in Asia, South America, and Africa, and is rarely discussed despite its scale.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ebecf0\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Do you know?<\/strong><br>&#8211; CSIR&#8217;s achievements include innovations like the <strong>108-petal Lotus, hydrogen buses, biofuels, the Aroma Mission (Lavender cultivation)<\/strong>, and the indigenously developed paracetamol.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source :PIB<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Decline in Rural Poverty: SBI Research<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus :GS 3\/Economy&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In News\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recently, SBI\u2019s economic research department (ERD) released a report on Rural Poverty.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Research: Findings\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India\u2019s poverty rate has dropped significantly from <strong>22% in 2011-12 to below 5% in 2023-24<\/strong>, with minimal extreme poverty.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rural poverty fell from 25.7% in 2011-12 to 4.86% in 2023-24, and urban poverty decreased from 4.6% in 2022-23 to 4.09% in 2023-24.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Threshold<\/strong>: The report sets the new poverty line for FY24 at Rs 1,632 for rural areas and Rs 1,944 for urban areas, adjusted for inflation and the imputation factor.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Suresh Tendulkar&#8217;s poverty line<\/strong> (estimated in 2011-12) was Rs 816 for rural areas and Rs 1,000 for urban areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Urban-Rural Consumption Disparity: <\/strong>The gap in monthly per capita expenditure (MPCE) between rural and urban areas decreased to 70% in 2023-24 from 84% in 2011-12, reflecting sustained rural consumption growth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Impact of Inflation and Consumption<\/strong>: Rising inflation led to lower overall consumption, with a more pronounced effect in rural, low-income states.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Middle-income states helped sustain consumption demand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Factors Behind Poverty Decline<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Consumption Growth<\/strong>: Higher consumption growth in the 0-5% income group.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rural consumption saw a 22% increase, with MPCE reaching Rs 1,677 in 2023-24, and urban areas saw an 18.7% increase to Rs 2,376.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Consumption inequality decreased, with the Gini coefficient dropping to 0.24 in rural areas and 0.28 in urban areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shift in the poverty line<\/strong> from the 5-10% to the 0-5% income group.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improved rural mobility<\/strong> due to enhanced physical infrastructure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Government schemes<\/strong> like Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) contribute to reduced rural-urban income disparity.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00a0About 30% of rural monthly per capita expenditure (MPCE) is explained by factors like DBT transfers, rural infrastructure development, and support for farmers&#8217; income.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/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; India has made significant progress in reducing poverty across multiple dimensions through various government initiatives.<br>&#8211; <strong>Poshan Abhiyan and Anemia Mukt Bharat<\/strong> have improved healthcare access and reduced deprivation.<br>&#8211; The<strong> Targeted Public Distribution System<\/strong> under the National Food Security Act serves 81.35 crore beneficiaries, providing food grains to rural and urban populations.<br>&#8211; <strong>Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana: <\/strong>The government extended the free food grain distribution program for another five years, demonstrating its commitment to tackling poverty.<br>&#8211; <strong>Other Welfare Programs:<\/strong><br>1. Ujjwala Yojana: Clean cooking fuel distribution.<br>2. Saubhagya Scheme: Expanded electricity coverage.<br>3. Swachh Bharat Mission and Jal Jeevan Mission: Improving sanitation and water supply.<br>4. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana: Financial inclusion through bank accounts for all.<br>5. PM Awas Yojana: Providing safe housing for the underprivileged.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source:IE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Dr Rajagopala Chidambaram<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/Major Achievements of Indians in 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>Dr. Rajagopala Chidambaram, a prominent figure in India&#8217;s nuclear program, passed away recently.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>His Key Contributions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>He was the former Chairman of the <strong>Atomic Energy Commission<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He also served as chairman of the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) (1994\u20131995).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Operation Smiling Buddha:<\/strong> In 1974, he was part of an operation, codenamed \u2018Smiling Buddha\u2019, which carried out amidst great secrecy a \u201cpeaceful nuclear test\u201d at Pokhran, Rajasthan.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This made India the sixth country to test a nuclear device.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Operation Shakti:<\/strong> In 1998, as the Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, he led operation shakti, which solidified India&#8217;s status as a nuclear power on the global stage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He backed several mega science projects, including the <strong>National Supercomputing Mission, or the mission on quantum technologies<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He was also the <strong>longest serving Principal Scientific Advisor (PSA)<\/strong> to the Indian government from 2002-2018.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Awards:<\/strong> He was a recipient of the <strong>Padma Shri (1975) and Padma Vibushan (1999).<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/veteran-nuclear-scientist-rajagopala-chidambaram-dies-at-88\/article69060393.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>ISRO\u2019s CROPS Experiment<\/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>A batch of cowpea seeds which were taken into orbit by an Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) mission has unveiled their first leaves.<\/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>CROPS payload:<\/strong> The space agency sent eight cowpea seeds as part of the Compact Research Module for Orbital Plant Studies (CROPS) experiment.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aim: <\/strong>It is conducted by the <strong>Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC)<\/strong> to study <strong>plant growth in microgravity conditions.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CROPS <\/strong>is part of a larger initiative to evolve ISRO\u2019s capabilities in sustaining flora in extraterrestrial environments, with future phases expected to focus on <strong>longer-term plant growth in space.\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The current experiment is designed to<strong> last between five and seven days<\/strong>, demonstrating seed germination and plant development up to the <strong>two-leaf stage.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Significance: <\/strong>The results could play a pivotal role in ensuring food security for astronauts on extended missions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/cowpea-sprouts-unveil-first-leaves-in-space-isro-shares-images\/article69067636.ece#:~:text=It%20can%20be%20recalled%20that,ago%20successfully%20sprouted%20in%20space.&amp;text=The%20CROPS%20payload%2C%20developed%20by,flora%20in%20extra%20terrestrial%20environments.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>World Braille Day 2025<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: Miscellaneous<\/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>January 4 is marked as World Braille Day.<\/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>Established:<\/strong> The day was adopted in <strong>2018 <\/strong>by the <strong>United Nations General Assembly.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The day is a tribute to<strong> Louis Braille who was born on January 04 1809,<\/strong> the visionary behind the <strong>braille system.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-dominant-color=\"dfad7c\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"348\" height=\"385\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Louis-Braille.webp\" alt=\"Louis-Braille\" class=\"not-transparent wp-image-34930\" style=\"--dominant-color: #dfad7c; width:342px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Louis-Braille.webp 348w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Louis-Braille-271x300.webp 271w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 348px) 100vw, 348px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Due to an eye injury he was left completely blind at the age of 3.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Braille System:<\/strong> It is used by both blind and partially sighted people worldwide to read books and periodicals.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It was accepted by the Institute in Paris in <strong>1854.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Significance:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Braille is used in nearly every language worldwide.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is not only a means of communication but also a bridge to education, employment, and social inclusion for people who are blind or visually impaired.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/telangana\/world-braille-day-technology-helps-but-braille-script-spells-freedom\/article69062480.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>INSV Tarini<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/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>INSV Tarini embarked on the third leg of <strong>Navika Sagar Parikrama-II.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>INSV Tarini is designed for long-distance ocean voyages and has covered over 66,000 nautical miles (122,223 km).\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It participated in the first <strong>Navika Sagar Parikrama<\/strong> expedition in 2017.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Navika Sagar Parikrama-II<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navika Sagar Parikrama-II is an<strong> Indian Navy expedition<\/strong> aiming for a <strong>double-handed circumnavigation <\/strong>of the Earth via the three Great Capes.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It was flagged off from Goa on October 2, 2024, with two women Navy officers leading the journey.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The expedition&#8217;s first leg<\/strong> took 38 days across the Indian Ocean, with a stop in Fremantle, Australia.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The second leg <\/strong>covered 28 days, sailing from Fremantle to Lyttelton, New Zealand.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The third leg,<\/strong> spanning<strong> 5,600 nautical miles, will<\/strong> take the vessel from Lyttelton to Port Stanley in the Falkland Islands, passing through the South Pacific Ocean and the Drake Passage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/insv-tarini-with-two-woman-navy-officers-begins-third-leg-of-circumnavigation\/article69061940.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Uttarakhand government inaugurated the winter Char Dham circuit to boost\u00a0 pilgrimage tourism in 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