{"id":38188,"date":"2025-02-28T18:46:14","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T13:16:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=38188"},"modified":"2025-04-02T13:43:18","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T08:13:18","slug":"news-in-short-28-feb-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/28-02-2025\/news-in-short-28-feb-2025","title":{"rendered":"News In Short-28-02-2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Nanaji Deshmukh<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS1\/ Famous Personalities<\/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 Home Minister paid tribute to Bharat Ratna <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/11-10-2022\/loknayak-jayaprakash-narayan-nanaji-deshmukh-jayanti\">Nanaji Deshmukh<\/a> on his 15th death anniversary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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>Born on 11th October 1916 in Maharashtra, Chandikadas Amritrao Deshmukh, widely known as <strong>Nanaji Deshmukh<\/strong>, emerged as a prominent figure in social reform, politics, and rural development.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inspired by <strong>Lokamanya Tilak\u2019s nationalism<\/strong> and the teachings of Dr. Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, the founder of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), dedicated his life to nation-building through grassroots empowerment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He was a firm believer in self-reliant villages, aligning with <strong>Mahatma Gandhi\u2019s Gram Swaraj model <\/strong>and Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya\u2019s \u2018Antyodaya\u2019 philosophy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Founded <strong>Chitrakoot Gramoday Vishwavidyalaya<\/strong>, India\u2019s first rural university, providing education tailored to rural needs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Established <strong>Saraswati Shishu Mandirs<\/strong>, schools that continue to impart traditional Indian values and modern education to thousands of children.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Was <strong>nominated to the Rajya Sabha in 1999<\/strong>, recognizing his contributions to public service.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Legacy and Recognitions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Padma Vibhushan (1999) <\/strong>for outstanding service in social work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bharat Ratna (2019, posthumous)<\/strong> for his transformative efforts.<\/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>Herath Festival<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS1\/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>Herath festival holds deep religious and cultural significance for the Kashmiri Hindu community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About &#8216;Herath&#8217; Festival<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The name Herath is derived from the <strong>Sanskrit term Hararatri, meaning &#8220;The Night of Hara&#8221;, a reference to Lord Shiva.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The festival is observed with a night of prayers, followed by a day of feasting and celebrations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Key Rituals and Practices:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Vatuk Pooja:<\/strong> Main worship using a Kalash filled with water and walnuts, symbolizing the four Vedas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dooni-Mavas:<\/strong> Walnuts are distributed as sacred offerings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Greetings: &#8220;Herath Poshte&#8221; <\/strong>is used to wish others well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Food: <\/strong>Fish and mutton are prepared and consumed, unlike other fasting traditions for Maha Shivratri.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/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>Torrential Rain<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus&nbsp; :GS 1\/Geography&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>Torrential rains hit Bolivia, resulting in 37 deaths since November.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Torrential rain<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rain occurs when atmospheric water vapor condenses into droplets, which fall to the earth due to gravity.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Torrential rain refers to th<strong>e heavy downpour of rain.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Causes:&nbsp; <\/strong>It is caused by moisture moving along weather fronts, convective clouds, and mountainous regions. It can also result from urban heat on islands.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Impacts: It <\/strong>can lead to significant water accumulation on the ground, often causing flooding, landslides, and disruption to daily life.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Such rain is typically associated with strong weather systems, like thunderstorms, tropical cyclones, or monsoon activity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/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>\u2018HeroRATS\u2019 in TB Detection<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus :GS 2\/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>Using African giant pouched rats (HeroRATS) have been successful in <strong>detecting <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/editorial-analysis\/25-01-2025\/endtb-campaign\"><strong>TB <\/strong><\/a><strong>in sputum samples.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>African giant pouched rats<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They are nicknamed HeroRATs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They are predominantly nocturnal, omnivorous rodents found throughout sub-Saharan Africa, except in southern South Africa.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Role in TB Detection&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>These rats are trained to identify TB by their highly sensitive olfactory abilities, offering faster and more accurate results than traditional methods.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Studies in Tanzania have shown that rats detected TB cases in children at twice the rate of conventional tests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Status in India&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/editorial-analysis\/25-01-2025\/endtb-campaign\"><strong>Tuberculosis (TB)<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>is caused by a bacterium (or germ) called <strong>Mycobacterium tuberculosis.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It remains a major health challenge in India, with around 28% of global cases and 5 lakh deaths annually.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP)<\/strong> aims to eradicate TB by 2025, but challenges like slow detection, especially in children and rural areas, persist.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>HeroRATS method <\/strong>could be a viable secondary diagnostic tool for India, particularly in high-burden states.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experts suggest integrating HeroRATS into the NTEP to enhance TB detection, save lives, and support TB eradication efforts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source :TH<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Uyghurs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus :GS 2\/IR<\/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>At least 40 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/23-10-2021\/uighurs\"><strong>Uyghur <\/strong><\/a><strong>men<\/strong>, detained in Thailand for over a decade, have been deported to China.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Uyghurs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>Uighurs (also spelled as Uyghurs)<\/strong> are an ethnic minority group mostly living in the <strong>Xinjiang autonomous region<\/strong> of the People\u2019s Republic of China.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Uighurs are <strong>predominantly Muslims.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Uyghurs speak their own language, which is similar to Turkish, and see themselves as culturally and ethnically close to Central Asian nations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>China has been accused of committing crimes against humanity and possibly genocide <strong>against the Uyghur population<\/strong> and other mostly-Muslim ethnic groups in the north-western region of Xinjiang.<\/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>Hague Service Convention<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS2\/ Important International Institutions<\/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 U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) formally requested the Indian government to serve summons on Gautam Adani and Sagar Adani under the <strong>Hague Service Convention.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is the Hague Service Convention?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Hague Service Convention (1965), formally known as the <strong>Convention on the Service Abroad of Judicial and Extrajudicial Documents<\/strong> in Civil or Commercial Matters, is a multilateral treaty that simplifies the process of serving legal documents across international borders in civil and commercial cases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Does It Work?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Each member country designates a <strong>Central Authority to handle requests.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The convention ensures efficient document service while protecting the rights of defendants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It excludes criminal cases and applies only when both the requesting and receiving countries are signatories.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>India and the U.S. are both members of the convention<\/strong>, making this route a valid legal mechanism for service.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>India\u2019s Reservations Under the Hague Service Convention<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Opposition to Alternative Service Methods: <\/strong>India mandates that all service requests must go through the Ministry of Law and Justice.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>U.S. courts cannot serve summons via email, postal mail, or consular channels unless the recipient is a U.S. national residing in India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Language and Documentation Requirements: <\/strong>Requests must be submitted in English or include an English translation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Timeframe for Service Completion: <\/strong>Typically, service under the Hague Convention takes 6 to 8 months in India.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Upon completion, an acknowledgment certificate is sent to the requesting country.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/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>Make the World Wear Khadi Campaign<\/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><strong>The Make the World Wear Khadi campaign<\/strong> is launched by the Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI) in collaboration with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.<\/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>Goal: <\/strong>Blend India\u2019s textile heritage with global fashion trends, positioning Khadi as a global brand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Target Audience<\/strong>: Advertising professionals and freelancers from domestic and international markets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Part of:<\/strong> Inaugural World Audio Visual &amp; Entertainment Summit (WAVES).\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is a key forum for promoting discussions, collaboration, and innovation in the media and entertainment (M&amp;E) industry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Khadi<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Khadi is a traditional Indian fabric made from hand-spun and hand-woven cotton, silk, or wool.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is associated with the Indian independence movement led by <strong>Mahatma Gandhi.&nbsp;<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It symbolizes <strong>self-reliance and the promotion of indigenous products.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Key Characteristics of Khadi:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hand-Spun:<\/strong> The yarn is spun by hand using a spinning wheel (charkha).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hand-Woven:<\/strong> The yarn is woven into fabric using traditional looms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eco-Friendly:<\/strong> Since it is hand-made, Khadi is more sustainable compared to machine-made fabrics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Natural Fabric:<\/strong> It is made from cotton, silk, or wool, all of which are natural fibers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2106626\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Biodiversity Leak<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/ Environment<\/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 recent study published in the Science journal highlights how conservation efforts in some countries can lead to biodiversity loss in other regions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is Biodiversity Leak?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Biodiversity leak refers to the<strong> unintended consequences of conservation policies <\/strong>where restrictions on agriculture in one region increase the demand for imports from other biodiversity-rich areas.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This displacement can lead to <strong>deforestation, habitat destruction, and biodiversity loss<\/strong> in the exporting regions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fff2cc\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Global Conservation Initiatives<\/strong><br>&#8211; <strong>Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework<\/strong> aims to protect <strong>30%<\/strong> of land and sea areas by <strong>2030<\/strong> to counter biodiversity loss.<br>&#8211; <strong>The European Union\u2019s Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 <\/strong>(under the European Green Deal) seeks to reverse ecosystem degradation and safeguard at least 30% of land and marine ecosystems by the decade&#8217;s end.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Recommendations to Address Biodiversity Leak<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tracking changes in food or wood production<\/strong> within intervention areas as part of routine programme monitoring.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reducing demand for high-leakage goods<\/strong> and improving efficiencies in line with production decreases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Targeting conservation efforts<\/strong> in areas where biodiversity restoration will cause minimal displacement of production.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Increasing yields <\/strong>within or near conservation project areas to offset losses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/wildlife-biodiversity\/conservation-efforts-in-wealthy-nations-may-worsen-biodiversity-loss-in-other-countries-study-warns\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>DTE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Prani Mitra and Jeev Daya Award<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/ Environment<\/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 Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) has announced the Prani Mitra and Jeev Daya Award Ceremony, to be held in New Delhi.<\/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>This initiative aims to <strong>recognize outstanding individuals and organizations<\/strong> for their remarkable contributions to animal welfare and protection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The awards will be presented under <strong>two major categories:<\/strong> Prani Mitra Award and Jeev Daya Award.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Prani Mitra Award <\/strong>will be conferred under <strong>five sub-categories:<\/strong> Advocacy (Individual), Innovative Idea (Individual), Lifetime Animal Service (Individual), along with two awards for <strong>Animal Welfare Organizations<\/strong> and for <strong>Corporate, PSUs, Government Bodies, or Co-operatives.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Jeev Daya Award<\/strong> will be presented in <strong>three sub-categories: <\/strong>Individual, Animal Welfare Organization, and for either Schools, Institutions, Teachers, or Children.<\/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>Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI)<\/strong><br>&#8211; The Animal Welfare Board of India is a <strong>statutory advisory body<\/strong> promoting animal welfare in the country.&nbsp;<br>&#8211; <strong>Establishment:<\/strong> It was established in <strong>1962 <\/strong>under the <strong>Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960.<\/strong><br>1. AWBI was started under the stewardship of <strong>Rukmini Devi Arundale,<\/strong> well known humanitarian.<br>&#8211; <strong>Responsibilities:<\/strong> Ensures that animal welfare laws in India are diligently followed.<br>1. <strong>Provides grants<\/strong> to Animal Welfare Organizations.<br>2. <strong>Advises the Government of India <\/strong>on animal welfare issues.<br>&#8211; <strong>Governance:<\/strong> The Board consists of<strong> 28 Members<\/strong>.&nbsp;<br>&#8211; <strong>The term<\/strong> of office of Members is for a period of <strong>3 years.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2106411\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Svalbard Global Seed Vault<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/ Environment<\/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>Svalbard Global Seed Vault<\/strong>, often called the<strong> &#8220;Arctic Doomsday Seed Vault,<\/strong>&#8221; has recently received over 14,000 new seed samples, further strengthening its mission of preserving global agricultural biodiversity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About the Svalbard Global Seed Vault<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>World\u2019s Largest <strong>Secure Seed Bank<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Objective:<\/strong> To safeguard a wide variety of crop seeds in case of global disasters, climate change, or national emergencies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Norwegian island of Spitsbergen in the Arctic Svalbard archipelago<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Preservation Mechanism<\/strong>: Maintains ultra-low temperatures (\u221218\u00b0C), with permafrost and thick rock ensuring seed viability even without power<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>India\u2019s Own Seed Bank<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India has its own <strong>high-altitude seed conservation facility<\/strong>, established in 2010 at <strong>Chang La, Ladakh.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It was built jointly by the Defence Institute of High Altitude Research (DIHAR) and the National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR), operating under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The seed bank plays a crucial role in preserving India&#8217;s plant genetic diversity, ensuring food security, and safeguarding crop varieties against climate change and other potential threats.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: TH<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Union Home Minister paid tribute to Bharat Ratna Nanaji Deshmukh on his 15th death anniversary.<\/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-38188","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\/38188","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=38188"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38188\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":40196,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38188\/revisions\/40196"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=38188"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=38188"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=38188"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}