{"id":35894,"date":"2025-01-21T18:52:01","date_gmt":"2025-01-21T13:22:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=35894"},"modified":"2025-01-21T18:52:03","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T13:22:03","slug":"news-in-short-21-january-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/21-01-2025\/news-in-short-21-january-2025","title":{"rendered":"News In Short 21-1-2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Konark Temple<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS1\/ <\/strong><strong>Art &amp; Culture<\/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 President of Singapore, Tharman Shanmugaratnam visited the Sun Temple at Konark in Odisha&#8217;s Puri district.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Konark Sun Temple<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Deity:<\/strong> Konark Sun Temple is a 13th-century CE temple dedicated to the Hindu Sun God Surya.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>History:<\/strong> The temple was constructed during the reign of king <strong>Narasimhadeva I<\/strong> of the <strong>Eastern Ganga dynasty<\/strong> about <strong>1250 CE.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cultural Significance:<\/strong> It was declared a <strong>UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984<\/strong>. It remains a major pilgrimage site for Hindus, who gather here every year for the <strong>Chandrabhaga Mela around the month of February.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Other Names:<\/strong> This temple was called the <strong>&#8220;Black Pagoda&#8221;<\/strong> in European sailor accounts because it looked like a great tiered tower which appeared black.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Similarly, the Jagannath Temple in Puri was called the <strong>&#8220;White Pagoda&#8221;.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Architecture: <\/strong>The temple was designed in the shape of a huge<strong> chariot<\/strong> drawn by <strong>7 horses<\/strong> on <strong>12 pairs (total 24) <\/strong>of gorgeously<strong> decorated wheels<\/strong> at its base.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/odisha\/singapore-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-visits-konark-temple-artists-village-in-odishas-puri\/article69111976.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Narayana Guru<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS1\/ History<\/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><strong>The Narayana Guru Digital Research Resource Platform (NGDRRP)<\/strong>, a comprehensive digital archive launched in 2023, is set to go fully online by May 2025.\u00a0<\/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>Early Life: <\/strong>Narayana Guru was born in 1856 in Chempazhanthy, Kerala, into a family belonging to the Ezhava caste, traditionally marginalized under the rigid caste system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Teachings: <\/strong>Narayana Guru emphasized the principles of equality, universal brotherhood, and spiritual upliftment.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>His famous dictum, <strong>\u201cOne Caste, One Religion, One God for All,\u201d<\/strong> encapsulates his vision of an inclusive society.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Major Contributions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Temple Entry Movement:<\/strong> Narayana Guru spearheaded efforts to ensure temple access for marginalized communities.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>He consecrated the <strong>Aruvippuram Shiva Temple in 1888<\/strong>, challenging the orthodox norms that restricted temple entry based on caste.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Promotion of Social Equality:<\/strong> He actively fought against untouchability, caste discrimination, and social evils, institutionalizing reforms through the <strong>SNDP Yogam (Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam).<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Literary Contributions:<\/strong> Texts like <strong>Atmopadesa Satakam<\/strong> and <strong>Daiva Dasakam<\/strong> reflect his philosophical insights and practical guidance for spiritual and ethical living.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/kerala\/iit-bombay-led-archival-project-on-narayana-guru-to-go-online-this-may\/article69109674.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Praja Mandal Movement in Punjab<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS1\/History<\/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 20 marks the death anniversary of <strong>Sewa Singh Thikriwala,<\/strong> who spearheaded the<strong> Praja Mandal Movement in Punjab.<\/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>It was a<strong> self-rule movement <\/strong>against the rulers of Punjab\u2019s <strong>erstwhile princely states.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aim: <\/strong>To protect the civil liberties of the masses, protest against oppressive taxes, seek reforms in the peasants\u2019 conditions, open educational institutions, and have a responsible government.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Areas:<\/strong> The movement was active in the Patiala, Nabha, Jind, Malerkotla and Faridkot princely states initially.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/everyday-explainers\/punjab-sikh-patiala-sewa-singh-thikriwala-praja-mandal-9788995\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>IE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Women in Chola Empire<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS1\/ History<\/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>Historian Anirudh Kanisetti\u2019s book, <strong>Lords of Earth and Sea: A History of the Chola Empire<\/strong>, sheds light on facets of the Chola empire, including the pivotal role of women like <strong>Sembiyan Mahadevi.\u00a0<\/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>The Chola dynasty<\/strong>, one of the longest-ruling empires in Indian history, flourished from the 9th to 13th centuries CE.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Karikala Chola,<\/strong> laid the foundation of the dynasty, however it was during the <strong>Vijayalaya Chola,<\/strong> that the dynasty began its significant rise.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The empire reached its zenith under<strong> Rajaraja Chola I (985\u20131014 CE)<\/strong> and his son <strong>Rajendra Chola I (1014\u20131044 CE).<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Chola Administration<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The empire was divided<\/strong> into mandalams (provinces), valanadus (districts), and nadu (villages).\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The local self-government system<\/strong> in villages, known as the <strong>ur, sabha, and nagaram,<\/strong> was a hallmark of their administration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Contributions to Art and Architecture<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Temple architecture: <\/strong>The<strong> Brihadeshwara Temple<\/strong> (Thanjavur) is an architectural marvel built by Rajaraja Chola I and is a<strong> UNESCO World Heritage Site.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple<\/strong> and the Airavatesvara Temple are other iconic examples.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bronze Sculpture:<\/strong> The Cholas excelled in bronze casting, particularly the creation of <strong>Nataraja sculptures<\/strong>, which depict Lord Shiva as the cosmic dancer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Maritime Trade and Expansion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Cholas navy <\/strong>was one of the most powerful in the world at the time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rajendra Chola I<\/strong> undertook successful expeditions to Southeast Asia, including Sri Lanka, the<strong> Maldives, and the Srivijaya Empire<\/strong> (modern Indonesia), establishing trade and cultural links.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Role of Women in the Chola Empire<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sembiyan Mahadevi, a queen<\/strong> of <strong>Gandaraditya Chola ( around 950\u2013957 CE),<\/strong> was a pivotal figure during a transformative period in the Chola dynasty.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>After the untimely demise of Gandaraditya, she emerged as a regent for her son <strong>Madhurantaka Uttama Chola.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>She is credited with commissioning the construction of numerous temples, including <strong>Kailasanathar Temple in Tamil Nadu.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kundavai, the sister of Rajaraja I<\/strong>, was a trusted advisor to her brother and played a crucial role in supporting his administration.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>She donated generously for the establishment of Vedic schools and medical institutions.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/lit-for-life\/watch-historian-anirudh-kanisetti-on-the-women-in-the-chola-empire\/article69115890.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Ratnagiri Buddhist Excavation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS 1\/Culture&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>The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) resumed excavations at the 5th-13th Century <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/buddhism\/\">Buddhist <\/a>complex in Ratnagiri, Odisha, after 60 years.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Buddhist Excavation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ratnagiri is part of<strong> Odisha\u2019s Diamond Triangle<\/strong>, along with Udaygiri and Lalitgiri, known for ancient <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/buddhism\/\">Buddhist <\/a>sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It was a major center of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/buddhism\/\"><strong>Buddhist <\/strong><\/a><strong>learning<\/strong><strong>,<\/strong> rivaling Nalanda, and hosted both <strong>Mahayana and Vajrayana sects<\/strong> of Buddhism.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Discoveries<\/strong>: The team has<strong> unearthed a colossal <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/buddhism\/\"><strong>Buddha <\/strong><\/a><strong>head<\/strong>, a massive palm, an ancient wall, and inscribed Buddhist relics, dating back to the 8th and 9th Century AD.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00a0The last excavations occurred between 1958 and 1961, revealing a brick stupa, monastic complexes, and numerous votive stupas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chinese monk Hiuen Tsang, who visited Odisha in the 7th Century, might have also visited the site.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-dominant-color=\"9d8d75\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/01\/odisha-and-southeast-asia-820x1024.webp\" alt=\"odisha-and-southeast-asia\" class=\"not-transparent wp-image-35895\" style=\"--dominant-color: #9d8d75; width:380px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/01\/odisha-and-southeast-asia-820x1024.webp 820w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/01\/odisha-and-southeast-asia-240x300.webp 240w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/01\/odisha-and-southeast-asia-768x959.webp 768w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/01\/odisha-and-southeast-asia.webp 1081w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Historical Significance<\/strong>: Odisha\u2019s historical relationship with Buddhism dates back to Emperor Ashoka (304-232 BCE), who embraced Buddhism after his Kalinga invasion.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Odisha played a significant role in the spread of Buddhism to Southeast Asia, particularly through trade connections.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The state flourished under the Bhaumakara dynasty (8th-10th Century).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Excavation Goals: <\/strong>The goals were to uncover more of the site and find evidence of Odisha\u2019s links to Southeast Asian culture.<\/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>Entity Locker<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS2\/ E-Governance<\/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>The<strong> National eGovernance Division (NeGD),<\/strong> under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has developed <strong>Entity Locker<\/strong>, a cutting-edge digital platform designed to transform the management and verification of business\/organisation documents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Entity Locker\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Entity Locker is a secure, cloud-based digital platform designed to streamline the storage, sharing, and verification of business documents for a wide range of organizations in India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Features<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Target Entities: <\/strong>Large corporations, MSMEs, startups, trusts, societies, and other organizations.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Aligns with India\u2019s Digital Public Infrastructure initiative and the Union Budget 2024-25 vision for enhanced digital governance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Secure Digital Infrastructure: <\/strong>10 GB encrypted cloud storage for safe document storage.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Legally valid digital signatures for authentication.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aadhaar-authenticated, role-based access management for secure and accountable access.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Integration Capabilities:<\/strong> Real-time access and verification via integration with government databases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seamless connectivity with systems like:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Consent-based Sharing: <\/strong>Ensures secure sharing of sensitive business information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Benefits<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Operational Efficiency:<\/strong> Reduces administrative overhead and document processing times.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Streamlines document sharing and compliance processes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tracks all document-related activities for enhanced accountability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enhanced Integration:<\/strong> Direct integration with government platforms enables efficient compliance and reporting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strategic impact:<\/strong> Entity Locker is part of India\u2019s Digital Public Infrastructure and aligns with the Digital India Programme, reflecting MeitY\u2019s commitment to leveraging technology for improving governance and fostering economic growth.<\/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>Neuromorphic Device<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS2\/ Health<\/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 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) in Bengaluru have developed a revolutionary <strong>neuromorphic device <\/strong>that emulates the human body\u2019s response to pain.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Features<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pain Response Simulation: <\/strong>Mimics the function of nociceptors, the sensors in our body that detect pain and trigger protective responses.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Emulates the habituation process, where repeated exposure to pain reduces sensitivity over time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Adaptability: <\/strong>Learns and adjusts its response dynamically, similar to how the human body adapts to chronic stressors.<\/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>White Goods<\/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>The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has selected 24 companies for the third round of the<strong> Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for White Goods.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>White goods refer to large home appliances, typically used for household purposes, such as cooking, cleaning, and refrigeration. They were originally manufactured in white enamel-coated steel, giving them their name, although they now come in various colors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For example:<\/strong> Kitchen Appliances, Laundry appliances etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Also, Brown goods are lightweight electronic devices, mainly for entertainment and communication. <strong>Examples:<\/strong> TVs, Radios etc<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: PIB<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Vikas Engine<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus :GS 3\/Science and Tech <\/strong><strong><\/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>The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully demonstrated the restart of its Vikas liquid engine at the Propulsion Complex in Mahendragiri .<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Vikas Engine<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is the workhorse engine with a nominal thrust of 80 tonnes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is a key component powering the liquid stages of ISRO\u2019s launch vehicles, including the second stages of <strong>PSLV &amp; GSLV, liquid strapons of GSLV, and the core liquid stage of LVM3.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Liquid engines that can throttle thrust are crucial for enabling booster stage recovery in future launch vehicles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is developed by ISRO\u2019s Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre.<\/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>Exercise La Perouse<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus :GS 3\/Defence<\/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>The indigenously designed guided missile destroyer INS Mumbai is participating in the fourth edition of the Multinational Exercise LA PEROUSE.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About the Exercise\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The exercise is scheduled from January 16 to 24, taking place in the strategic <strong>straits of Malacca, Sunda, and Lombok,<\/strong> which connect the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Participating Countries:<\/strong> Australia, Canada, France, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the U.K., and the U.S. are involved in the exercise.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strategic Importance: <\/strong>The exercise focuses on strengthening maritime safety, developing interoperability among navies, and enhancing collective action in maritime crises, particularly in the strategically important straits vulnerable to various risks.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India&#8217;s participation highlights its strong synergy, coordination, and commitment to a rules-based international maritime order.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The exercise aligns with India\u2019s vision of SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region), aiming to enhance maritime cooperation and ensure a safer Indo-Pacific region.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source :TH<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The President of Singapore, Tharman Shanmugaratnam visited the Sun Temple at Konark in Odisha&#8217;s Puri district.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-35894","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\/35894","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\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=35894"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35894\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":35896,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35894\/revisions\/35896"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35894"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=35894"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=35894"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}