{"id":44368,"date":"2025-05-29T20:57:20","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T15:27:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=44368"},"modified":"2025-05-29T20:57:37","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T15:27:37","slug":"news-in-short-29-05-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/29-05-2025\/news-in-short-29-05-2025","title":{"rendered":"News In Short-29-05-2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Seven Summits<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS1\/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><strong>Hyderabad teenager Vishwanath Karthikey Padakanti <\/strong>has become the <strong>youngest Indian and the second youngest person <\/strong>in the world to complete the legendary <strong>7 Summits challenge.<\/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>The<strong> Seven Summits<\/strong> are defined as the <strong>highest peaks on each of the seven continents; it<\/strong>&nbsp; ranks among the <strong>most prestigious in global mountaineering.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>seven mountain peaks are<\/strong> Mt. Everest (Asia), Mt. Kilimanjaro (Africa), Mt. Elbrus (Europe), Mt. Aconcagua (South America), Mount Kosciuszko (Australia), Mt.Vinson (Antarctica) and Mt. Denali (North America).\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Some people define \u2018continent\u2019 differently leading to an <strong>alternate \u2018seventh summit\u2019<\/strong> i.e. <strong>Australia: Mount Kosciuszko or Australasia: Carstensz Pyramid.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mount Everest in Asia is the tallest<\/strong> of the seven, while <strong>Mount Kosciuszko in Australia is the shortest.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Descending order of Summits:<\/strong> Mount Everest, Aconcagua, Denali, Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Elbrus, Vinson Massif, Carstensz Pyramid and Mount Kosciuszko.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-dominant-color=\"a7cdd4\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Seven-Summits.png\" alt=\"Seven Summits\" class=\"not-transparent wp-image-44385\" style=\"--dominant-color: #a7cdd4; width:436px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Seven-Summits.png 1000w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Seven-Summits-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Seven-Summits-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\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>Jordan Romero<\/strong>, an American mountaineer, became the <strong>youngest person<\/strong> in the world to complete the Seven Summits upon climbing <strong>Vinson Massif<\/strong> in December 2011, at the age of 15 years, 5 months, and 12 days. He broke the previous record held by George Atkinson.<br>&#8211; <strong>The first person <\/strong>to complete the Seven Summits was <strong>Richard Bass, an American businessman and mountaineer, in 1985.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/telangana\/hyderabads-16-year-old-vishwanath-karthikey-padakanti-scales-the-globe-youngest-indian-to-complete-7-summits-challenge\/article69625682.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>Know Your DIGIPIN and \u2018Know Your PIN Code\u2019 Web Portals<\/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 Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, launched two transformative digital platforms: <strong>\u2018Know Your DIGIPIN\u2019 and \u2018Know Your PIN Code\u2019.<\/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>These platforms were launched in alignment with the <strong>National Geospatial Policy 2022, <\/strong>which envisions the development of an<strong> advanced geospatial infrastructure <\/strong>to support <strong>digital governance and public service delivery.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The DIGIPIN (Digital Postal Index Number): <\/strong>It is an open-source, interoperable, geo-coded, grid-based <strong>digital address system <\/strong>developed by the Department of Posts in collaboration with IIT Hyderabad and NRSC, ISRO.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It offers <strong>Address-as-a-Service (AaaS)<\/strong> \u2014 an array of services associated with address data management to support<strong> secure and efficient interactions<\/strong> between users, government entities, and private sector organisations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The \u2018Know Your DIGIPIN\u2019 portal enables users to: <\/strong>Retrieve their DIGIPIN based on precise geolocation.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Input latitude and longitude coordinates to fetch corresponding DIGIPINs and vice versa.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This initiative simplifies location mapping, enhances logistics and emergency response, and ensures last-mile delivery, especially in rural and underserved areas.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is now available to all Ministries, State Governments, institutions for integration into their workflows, and users for their own use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2131707#:~:text=For%20further%20details%20and%20to,gov.in%2Fmypincode%2Fhome\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Measles Vaccine Prevented \u20189 Crore Deaths\u2019 Worldwide<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS2\/ Health<\/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>Measles has seen a dramatic decline in global mortality rates due to the development and scale-up of effective vaccination programs.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Since the introduction of the measles vaccine an estimated 9 crore (90 million) deaths have been prevented worldwide<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Measles<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Measles is a <strong>highly contagious viral disease,<\/strong> which affects mostly children.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transmission: It is transmitted via droplets from the nose, mouth or throat of infected persons.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Symptoms<\/strong> usually appear 10\u201312 days after infection, including high fever, runny nose, bloodshot eyes, and tiny white spots on the inside of the mouth.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Complications: <\/strong>Pneumonia, encephalitis, blindness, and death, especially in children with poor nutrition or immune deficiency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prevention:<\/strong> Community-wide vaccination is the most effective way to prevent measles.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>John Enders<\/strong> developed the first effective measles vaccine in <strong>1963,<\/strong> from the <strong>\u2018Edmonston-B\u2019 strain.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/ccidist-ws\/th\/th_international\/issues\/133644\/OPS\/GR4EDDGCU.1+GR2EEDPR5.1.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS)&nbsp;<\/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 Union Cabinet approved the continuation of the Interest Subvention (IS) component under the <strong>Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS)<\/strong> for the financial year 2025-26.<\/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>MISS is a <strong>Central Sector Scheme <\/strong>aimed at ensuring the availability of<strong> short-term credit<\/strong> to farmers at an affordable interest rate through <strong>Kisan Credit card (KCC).&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Under the Scheme:&nbsp;<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Farmers received short-term loans of up to<strong> Rs.3 lakh through Kisan Credit Cards (KCC)<\/strong> at a subsidized interest rate of <strong>7%<\/strong>, with <strong>1.5% interest subvention<\/strong> provided to eligible lending institutions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additionally, farmers repaying loans promptly are eligible for an incentive of up to<strong> 3% <\/strong>as <strong>Prompt Repayment Incentive (PRI)<\/strong> effectively reducing their interest rate on KCC loans to <strong>4%.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For loans taken exclusively for animal husbandry or fisheries, the interest benefit is applicable up to<strong> Rs.2 lakh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key highlights of Agriculture Credit<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Institutional credit disbursement <\/strong>through KCC increased from Rs.4.26 lakh crore in 2014 to <strong>Rs. 10.05 lakh crore<\/strong> by December 2024.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Overall agricultural credit flow<\/strong> also rose from Rs.7.3 lakh crore in FY 2013-14 to <strong>Rs.25.49 lakh crore in FY 2023-24.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital reforms such as the launch of the <strong>Kisan Rin Portal (KRP)<\/strong> in August 2023 have enhanced transparency and efficiency in claim processing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2131989#:~:text=MISS%20is%20a%20Central%20Sector,Kisan%20Credit%20card%20(KCC).\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Cabinet Approves Hike in MSP for Kharif Crops<\/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<p>The government has increased the <strong>Minimum Support Prices (MSP) of Kharif Crops<\/strong> for Marketing Season 2025-26, to ensure remunerative prices to the growers for their produce.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The highest absolute increase in MSP over the previous year has been recommended for nigerseed (Rs.820 per quintal) followed by Ragi (Rs.596 per quintal), Cotton (Rs.589 per quintal) and Sesamum (Rs.579 per quintal).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Minimum Support Prices (MSP)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is the minimum rate at which farmers sell their crops to the government.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This price prevents farmers from market fluctuation and offers stability and income security.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP)<\/strong>, established in 1965, recommends MSPs after considering multiple factors.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The final decision on MSP is made by the<strong> Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs<\/strong>, which is chaired by the Prime Minister.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Factors: <\/strong>&nbsp;CACP considers the cost of production, demand-supply dynamics, domestic and global prices, inter-crop price parity, and the broader economic impact. MSPs ensure at least a 50% profit margin over production costs.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>These costs include all paid expenses such as labor, land rent, seeds, fertilizers, irrigation, machinery use, fuel, interest on capital, and the value of family labor.<\/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>Index of Industrial Production (IIP)<\/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>India&#8217;s industrial production growth dropped to an eight-month low of 2.7% in April, mainly due to a decline in mining output, a high base effect, and slower electricity production.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About&nbsp; Index of Industrial Production (IIP)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>Central Statistical Organisation (CSO) <\/strong>has been compiling the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) since 1950.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The IIP measures industrial output using<strong> Laspeyre\u2019s formula<\/strong>, primarily based on physical production data, though some items like machinery are reported in value terms and adjusted using the Wholesale Price Index (WPI)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The scope of the IIP as recommended by the <strong>United Nations Statistical Office (UNSO) <\/strong>includes mining, manufacturing, construction, electricity, gas and water supply.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>But due to constraints of data availability, the IIP compiled in India has excluded construction, gas and water supply sectors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Eight Core Industries<\/strong>\u2014Coal, Crude Oil, Natural Gas, Refinery Products, Fertilizers, Steel, Cement, and Electricity\u2014collectively <strong>account for 40.27% <\/strong>of the weight of items included in the <strong>Index of Industrial Production (IIP).<\/strong><\/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>Electric Hansa (E-Hansa)<\/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>India has initiated the process to develop<strong> Electric Hansa (E-Hansa),<\/strong> a <strong>next-generation two-seater electric trainer aircraft.<\/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>The <strong>Electric Hansa (E-HANSA)<\/strong> trainer is an aircraft developed by <strong>CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL).<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The E-HANSA<\/strong> is part of the <strong>larger HANSA-3 (NG) trainer aircraft program<\/strong>, which is designed to be a <strong>cost-effective and indigenous option<\/strong> for pilot training in India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>India&#8217;s E-Hansa aircraft will also mark a key step toward <strong>India\u2019s green aviation goals <\/strong>and use of <strong>green or clean energy fuel in running aircrafts<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is expected to<strong> cost significantly less than imported alternatives.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2131668\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Dholes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus :GS3\/Species<\/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>Visakhapatnam\u2019s Indira Gandhi Zoological Park is celebrating <strong>World Dhole Day.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dholes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They are also known as the <strong>Asiatic wild dog (Cuon alpinus).<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They are a canid native to southeast Asia.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They typically live 10-13 years in the wild, but can live up to 16 years in captivity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Distribution:&nbsp; <\/strong>Their global population is estimated to be between 949 and 2,215 adults, mainly located in India and Thailand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Factors Contributing to Decline :<\/strong> Habitat loss, declining prey, persecution, disease, and competition with other species have fragmented dhole populations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Conservation Status: <\/strong>It is included in CITES \u2013 Appendix II\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dholes are classified as <strong>endangered <\/strong>on the IUCN Red List.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source :TH<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<h3><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">Hyderabad teenager Vishwanath Karthikey Padakanti has become the youngest Indian and the second youngest person in the world to complete the legendary 7 Summits challenge.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3><strong>About<\/strong><\/h3>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">The Seven Summits are defined as the highest peaks on each of the seven continents; it\u00a0 ranks among the most prestigious in global mountaineering.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">The seven mountain peaks are Mt. Everest (Asia), Mt. Kilimanjaro (Africa), Mt. Elbrus (Europe), Mt. Aconcagua (South America), Mount Kosciuszko (Australia), Mt.Vinson (Antarctica) and Mt. Denali (North America).<\/li>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">Some people define \u2018continent\u2019 differently leading to an alternate \u2018seventh summit\u2019 i.e. Australia: Mount Kosciuszko or Australasia: Carstensz Pyramid.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">Mount Everest in Asia is the tallest of the seven, while Mount Kosciuszko in Australia is the shortest.<\/li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/29-05-2025\/news-in-short-29-05-2025\" 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-44368","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\/44368","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=44368"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44368\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":44387,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44368\/revisions\/44387"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=44368"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=44368"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=44368"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}