{"id":43896,"date":"2025-05-22T20:32:15","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T15:02:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=43896"},"modified":"2025-05-22T20:46:20","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T15:16:20","slug":"news-in-short-22-05-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/22-05-2025\/news-in-short-22-05-2025","title":{"rendered":"News In Short-22-05-2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Kailash Mansarovar Yatra<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS1\/Culture\/GS2\/IR<\/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 Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is set to resume after a gap of five years due to a pandemic &amp; military standoff between China &amp; India.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Kailash Manasarovar Yatra (KMY)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kailash Mansarovar Yatra holds profound spiritual significance for followers of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Bon\u2014the indigenous religion of Tibet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The<strong> Ministry of External Affairs<\/strong> organizes <strong>Kailash Yatr<\/strong><strong>a<\/strong> during<strong> June to September each year <\/strong>through<strong> two different routes<\/strong> &#8211; Lipulekh Pass (Uttarakhand), and Nathu La Pass (Sikkim).&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The KMY is open to <strong>eligible Indian citizens, <\/strong>holding valid Indian passports.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The route involves three countries: <\/strong>India, Nepal, and China.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/india\/750-pilgrims-shortlisted-kailash-mansarovar-yatra-resuming-after-6-years-10019599\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>IE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>iGOT Karmayogi<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS2\/ 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>Over one crore civil servants have now registered on the iGOT Karmayogi platform.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About iGOT Karmayogi<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>iGOT Karmayogi (Integrated Government Online Training) is the digital platform launched under <strong>Mission Karmayogi<\/strong>, India\u2019s National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building (NPCSCB).&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It serves as the central learning hub for government officials at every level\u2014offering online, anytime, and modular learning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The platform aims to shift India&#8217;s bureaucratic training culture from one-time, classroom-based methods to continuous, role-based digital learning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The platform&#8217;s design is modular and scalable, functioning as a Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). It is developed as an integral part of the Digital India stack.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: DD News<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Asian Productivity Organization<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS2\/Regional Grouping<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;<strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India has assumed the Chairmanship of the <strong>Asian Productivity Organization (APO) <\/strong>for the <strong>2025\u201326 term <\/strong>during the ongoing <strong>67th Session of the Governing Body Meeting (GBM) of the APO.<\/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>Established in 1961<\/strong>, the Asian Productivity Organization is a <strong>Tokyo-based intergovernmental body<\/strong> that promotes productivity enhancement across the <strong>Asia-Pacific region<\/strong> through <strong>mutual cooperation and capacity building.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eight founding members: <\/strong>Taiwan, India, Japan, Republic of Korea, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, and Thailand.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The APO currently comprises<strong> 21 member economies.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The<strong> Governing Body<\/strong> is the APO\u2019s <strong>highest decision-making authority <\/strong>and <strong>meets annually<\/strong> to set the organization\u2019s strategic direction, approve major proposals, and review Secretariat performance.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The 67th GBM is being hosted by the <strong>Government of Indonesia.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/india-assumes-chairmanship-of-asian-productivity-organization-for-2025-26\/#:~:text=These%20include%20Bangladesh%2C%20Cambodia%2C,Thailand%2C%20Turkiye%2C%20and%20Vietnam.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>AIR<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Depot Darpan, Anna Mitra, Anna Sahayata Apps<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS2\/Governance<\/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 Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution launched <strong>three major digital initiatives<\/strong> \u2014 <strong>the Depot Darpan Portal, and digital platforms Anna Mitra, and Anna Sahayata<\/strong>\u2014 aimed at <strong>transforming India\u2019s Public Distribution System (PDS).<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Depot Darpan Initiative<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Depot Darpan is a <strong>digital self-assessment and monitoring platform<\/strong> for food grain depots.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aims to improve infrastructure and operations<\/strong> through real-time monitoring using IoT, CCTV, and analytics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Composite ratings are based on:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>60% operational performance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>40% infrastructure standards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focus on upgrading all depots to <strong>\u201cExcellent\u201d standards.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Anna Mitra App<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For Fair Price Shop Dealers, DFSO Officers, and Food Inspectors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provides real-time data, stock management, inspections, and alerts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pilot in 4 states:<\/strong> Assam, Uttarakhand, Tripura, Punjab.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Available in Hindi and English.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Anna Sahayata Platform<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A grievance redressal system for PMGKAY beneficiaries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uses WhatsApp, and Automatic Speech Recognition to make grievance lodging as easy as sending a message or making a call.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pilot in 5 states: <\/strong>Gujarat, Jharkhand, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Available in 5 languages Hindi, Gujarati, Telugu, Bangla and English.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eventually <strong>both the<\/strong><strong> systems will be deployed pan India<\/strong> across all States\/UTs as state systems will be integrated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2129981\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>OPEC+ Targets U.S. Shale Oil<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/Economy&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><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/21-05-2025\/the-new-oil-conflict\">OPEC+<\/a> is increasing oil output to punish overproducing members and target U.S. shale production, aiming to regain market share from the U.S. After a failed price war a decade ago.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is a permanent, intergovernmental Organization, created at the Baghdad Conference in&nbsp; 1960, by Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Venezuela.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"f5f8fa\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #f5f8fa;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"149\" height=\"369\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Petroleum-Exporting-Countries.png\" alt=\"Petroleum Exporting Countries\" class=\"not-transparent wp-image-43918\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Petroleum-Exporting-Countries.png 149w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Petroleum-Exporting-Countries-121x300.png 121w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 149px) 100vw, 149px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>OPEC&#8217;s headquarters moved from Geneva to Vienna in 1965.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It aims to coordinate and unify petroleum policies among member countries to ensure stable oil prices, a regular supply of oil to consumers, and fair returns for investors in the industry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>OPEC+<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>OPEC formed the OPEC+ coalition with 10 of the world&#8217;s leading non-OPEC oil exporters, including Russia, at the end of 2016.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>OPEC+ crude output represents about 41% of global oil production. The group&#8217;s main objective is to regulate the supply of oil to the global market.<\/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>About Shale Gas<\/strong><br>&#8211; Shale gas is a type of natural gas found within<strong> shale rock formations<\/strong>, where it is trapped in microscopic to submicroscopic pores.&nbsp;<br>&#8211; It is composed of a <strong>mixture of hydrocarbon gases<\/strong> formed through the decomposition of ancient organic matter, such as plant and animal remains.&nbsp;<br>&#8211; Shale gas contains <strong>70 to 90% methane (CH\u2084)<\/strong>, which is the primary hydrocarbon sought by exploration companies.<br>&#8211; It is extracted by a commonly known method called <strong>Hydraulic fracturing<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source :TH<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Transfat<\/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>The WHO officially recognised Austria, Norway, Oman, and Singapore for eliminating industrially produced trans fats from their national food supplies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Transfat<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Trans fats, also known as trans-fatty acids (TFA), are unsaturated fats present in both industrial and natural sources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They have sometimes been chemically altered through a process called hydrogenation. This process adds hydrogen atoms to vegetable oils, converting them into partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs)\u2014solid at room temperature and widely used in the processed food industry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Health Impacts of Trans Fats<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Both industrial and naturally occurring trans fats are equally detrimental to health.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trans fats increase levels of bad cholesterol\u2014specifically VLDL and LDL-C\u2014while reducing good cholesterol (HDL). The buildup of bad cholesterol in artery walls causes them to harden and narrow, significantly raising the risk of heart attacks and strokes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>India\u2019s Response to Trans Fat Regulation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Trans Fat Free Logo:<\/strong> Voluntary labelling for TFA-free products to help consumers make healthier choices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Heart Attack Rewind:<\/strong> A mass media campaign to create awareness and eliminate industrial TFA.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eat Right India Movement: <\/strong>Promotes healthy, safe, and sustainable food habits across the country.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Regulatory Limits:<\/strong> In 2021, FSSAI capped TFA content in oils and fats to 3%. Reduced further to 2% by January 2022 under amended Food Safety and Standards Regulations (2011).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Global Actions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>WHO Validation Programme (2023\u201325):<\/strong> Recognises countries with successful elimination of industrial TFAs.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>WHO has called on nations accounting for 90% of the global TFA burden to adopt best-practice policies by end-2025.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: DTE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>USA&#8217;s Golden Dome Project<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus :GS 3\/Science and Technology<\/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>US President Donald Trump announced a shortlisted design for the <strong>Golden Dome.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Golden Dome Project<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>About<\/strong>: A multi-domain missile defense shield designed to operate across land, sea, air, and space.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is&nbsp; a missile<strong> defense shield<\/strong> which is&nbsp; inspired by <strong>Israel&#8217;s Iron Dome.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Features:&nbsp;<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It <strong>Incorporates thousands of small satellites<\/strong> with interceptors capable of targeting missiles shortly after launch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is <strong>designed to defend the entire U.S. against<\/strong> threats like intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) from rivals such as China and Russia.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It will combine <strong>space-based interceptors<\/strong> with ground- and sea-based tracking and targeting systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Other Major Missile Defense Systems<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Iron Dome (Israel): <\/strong>It is a short-range missile and rocket defense.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) (USA): <\/strong>Intercepts short-, medium-, and intermediate-range ballistic missiles in their terminal phase.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>S-400 Triumf (Russia):<\/strong> Long-range air and missile defense system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>HQ-19 (China):<\/strong> Mid-course ballistic missile defense (similar to THAAD).<\/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>India\u2019s Lion Population Risen by 32% Since 2020<\/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>As per the 16th Lion Population Estimation, India has reported a <strong>32% increase<\/strong> in its lion population between 2020 and 2025.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Findings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Population Increase: <\/strong>The total number of Asiatic lions has risen from 674 in 2020 to 891 in 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Demographic Composition:<\/strong> Males: 196, Females: 330 (up from 260 in 2020; 26.92% increase), Sub-adults: 140 and Cubs: 225.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Habitat Distribution:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>55.78% <\/strong>of lions are located in forested areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>44.22% <\/strong>reside in non-forested landscapes, reflecting the growing range and adaptability of the species.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Frequency of Census: <\/strong>Conducted every five years to monitor population trends and guide conservation strategies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Asiatic Lion (Panthera leo persica)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is one of the <strong>five big cat species<\/strong> found in India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Physical Characteristics: <\/strong>Asiatic lions are slightly<strong> smaller than African lions.&nbsp;<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Males have <strong>less developed manes<\/strong>, leaving their ears visible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prominent <strong>longitudinal fold of skin<\/strong> along the belly (a distinguishing feature from African lions).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Distribution: <\/strong>In India, concentrated in the state of Gujarat in and around the Gir Forest mainly in;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paniya Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mityala Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Barda Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Conservation Status:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>IUCN Red List status: <\/strong>Endangered<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CITES: <\/strong>Appendix I<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wildlife Protection Act, 1972:<\/strong> Schedule I<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"9f7749\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #9f7749;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"304\" height=\"186\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Lion-1.png\" alt=\"lion\" class=\"not-transparent wp-image-43916\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Lion-1.png 304w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Lion-1-300x184.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 304px) 100vw, 304px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/gujarat\/asiatic-lion-population-in-gujarat-goes-up-from-674-to-891-in-5-years-footprint-expands-too\/article69600636.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Clownfish<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus :GS3\/Species&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>A study found that adult clownfish can shrink and regrow in response to heat stress.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shrinking helped lower death risk by 78%, while fish that didn\u2019t shrink had the highest mortality.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Clownfish(Amphiprion percula)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>There are at least 30 known species of clownfish, most of which live in the shallow waters of the Indian Ocean, the Red Sea, and the western Pacific.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The clownfish can be many different colours, depending on its species, including yellow, orange, red, and black.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The IUCN Red List of threatened species classifies them as&nbsp; <strong>Least Concern<\/strong> .<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source :TH<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<h3><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is set to resume after a gap of five years due to a pandemic &#038; military standoff between China &#038; India.\u00a0<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Kailash Manasarovar Yatra (KMY)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">Kailash Mansarovar Yatra holds profound spiritual significance for followers of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Bon\u2014the indigenous religion of Tibet.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">The Ministry of External Affairs organizes Kailash Yatra during June to September each year through two different routes &#8211; Lipulekh Pass (Uttarakhand), and Nathu La Pass (Sikkim).\u00a0<\/li>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">The Ministry of External Affairs organizes Kailash Yatra during June to September each year through two different routes &#8211; Lipulekh Pass (Uttarakhand), and Nathu La Pass (Sikkim).\u00a0<\/li>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">The KMY is open to eligible Indian citizens, holding valid Indian passports.<\/li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/22-05-2025\/news-in-short-22-05-2025\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-sm float-end\">Read\u00a0More<\/a><\/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-43896","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\/43896","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=43896"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43896\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":43919,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43896\/revisions\/43919"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=43896"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=43896"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=43896"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}