{"id":45257,"date":"2025-06-12T20:30:36","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T15:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=45257"},"modified":"2025-06-25T16:54:38","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T11:24:38","slug":"news-in-short-12-06-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/12-06-2025\/news-in-short-12-06-2025","title":{"rendered":"News In Short-12-06-2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>UNESCO &#8216;Creative City of Gastronomy&#8217;<\/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>A proposal for Creative City Lucknow under the category Gastronomy for <strong>Awadhi Cuisine<\/strong> has been submitted to the World Heritage Centre recently.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/21-12-2022\/unescos-tentative-list-of-world-heritage-sites\"><strong>UNESCO <\/strong><\/a>Creative Cities Network (UCCN) is a <strong>global network of cities <\/strong>that recognize culture and creativity as drivers of sustainable urban development.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>UCCN was created in <strong>2004.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The network focuses on <strong>seven creative fields: <\/strong>Crafts and Folk Art, Design, Film, Gastronomy, Literature, Media Arts, and Music.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Indian cities in UCCN<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India has several cities recognized by UNESCO as part of the Creative Cities Network.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The network currently includes;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Jaipur and Srinagar <\/strong>(Crafts and Folk Arts),&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Varanasi, Chennai and Gwalior<\/strong> (Music),&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mumbai <\/strong>(Film),&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hyderabad<\/strong> (Gastronomy),&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kozhikode<\/strong> (Literature).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/cities\/lucknow-news\/unescos-creative-city-of-gastronomy-lucknow-is-india-s-nominee-to-claim-title-of-foodie-haven-101749237017747.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>HT<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Shipki La<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus:<\/strong><strong> GS1\/ Geography and GS3\/ Internal Security<\/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>Recently, the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh launched border tourism activities at <strong>Shipki-La.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Shipki La<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location: <\/strong>A high-altitude motorable <strong>mountain pass (3,930 m) <\/strong>in Kinnaur district, Himachal Pradesh, on the India-China border.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strategic &amp; Cultural Significance:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Situated on the <strong>ancient Silk Route<\/strong>, blending geopolitical importance, cultural heritage, and Himalayan landscapes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Historically served as a <strong>trade route between India and Tibet<\/strong>, until it was <strong>closed for trade in 2020<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Sutlej River<\/strong> (Tibetan name: <strong>Langqen Zangbo<\/strong>) enters India through this pass.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Potential: <\/strong>Shipki La has been proposed by the Himachal Pradesh government as the <strong>easiest route for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra<\/strong>, pending approval from the Centre.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/ccidist-ws\/th\/th_international\/issues\/135240\/OPS\/GJREF3E49.1+G78EG58C3.1.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">TH<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lokpal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS2\/ Polity<\/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 Full Bench of Lokpal of India has adopted a new motto<strong> \u201cEmpower Citizens, Expose Corruption\u201d.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"d5d7d1\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #d5d7d1;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"366\" height=\"264\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lokpal.png\" alt=\"Lokpal\" class=\"not-transparent wp-image-45265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lokpal.png 366w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lokpal-300x216.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 366px) 100vw, 366px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Lokpal<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>About:<\/strong> It is an anti-corruption authority or ombudsman in India that was established to address grievances regarding corruption in public offices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Legal Status:<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/05-04-2023\/lokpal\"><strong>Lokpal <\/strong><\/a>is not a constitutional body but a statutory body created through legislation Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act 2013.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chairperson: <\/strong>Retired Chief Justice of India or a Supreme Court judge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Appointment of Lokpal<\/strong>: Appointed by a selection committee consisting of Prime Minister, Chief Justice of India (CJI), Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha &amp; One Eminent Jurist (appointed by the above members).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tenure:<\/strong> The Lokpal is appointed for a 5-year term or until they attain the age of 70 years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Powers and Functions:<\/strong> To investigate and prosecute corruption cases against public servants, including government officials, ministers, and the Prime Minister (except on matters related to national security).\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Lokpal has supervision over CBI\u2019s investigations in corruption cases.<\/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=2135795\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>AIR<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Malta&#8217;s Golden Passport Scheme<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS2\/ International Relations<\/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 European Court of Justice ruled that Malta may no longer sell citizenship through its \u2018golden passports\u2019 scheme, as it is contrary to European law.<\/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>Launched in <strong>2014<\/strong>, Malta\u2019s <strong>Individual Investor Programme (IIP),<\/strong> known as the <strong>Golden Passport scheme<\/strong>, allowed wealthy foreigners to acquire Maltese citizenship, and by extension <strong>EU citizenship<\/strong>, through financial contributions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applicants were required to:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Contribute <strong>\u20ac600,000\u2013\u20ac750,000<\/strong> to Malta&#8217;s national development fund.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Purchase or lease real estate in Malta.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make a<strong> \u20ac10,000<\/strong> donation to a registered NGO.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It attracted investors from <strong>Russia, China, the Middle East,<\/strong> and others, including politically exposed persons and celebrities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why the Scheme Was Controversial<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Security concerns:<\/strong> Citizenship grants included access to the EU&#8217;s visa-free Schengen Area, raising risks of money laundering and infiltration by criminal networks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lack of transparency: <\/strong>Many successful applicants remained unnamed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.business-standard.com\/immigration\/eu-bans-malta-s-golden-passport-scheme-what-s-next-for-rich-investors-125050100588_1.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>BS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Hortoki-Sairang line<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/Infrastructure<\/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 Commission of Railway Safety (CRS) has approved the <strong>Hortoki-Sairang line .<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hortoki-Sairang line<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-dominant-color=\"c6e1c9\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"641\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hortoki-Sairang-line-641x1024.png\" alt=\"Hortoki-Sairang line\" class=\"not-transparent wp-image-45267\" style=\"--dominant-color: #c6e1c9; width:291px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hortoki-Sairang-line-641x1024.png 641w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hortoki-Sairang-line-188x300.png 188w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hortoki-Sairang-line.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 641px) 100vw, 641px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is the final leg of the<strong> Bairabi-Sairang railway project<\/strong> in Mizoram.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It&nbsp; enables the first-ever rail connection to the state capital, Aizawl, via the 33.86-km Hortoki\u2013Sairang section.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It lies in <strong>hilly terrain<\/strong> and includes 32 tunnels and 35 major bridges.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sairang is a satellite town of Aizawl, around 20 km from the city.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bairabi in Kolasib district, near the border with Assam, has so far been the only railhead in Mizoram.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Importance&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Bairabi-Sairang project is part of a broader push by the Ministry of Railways to connect all northeast state capitals by rail.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This involves numerous new line and doubling projects across Assam, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Manipur and Tripura.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is a key infrastructure initiative under the Centre\u2019s Act East Policy to enhance connectivity and economic integration in the northeast region.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source :IE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Symposium on \u2018Discovery and Development of Monoclonal Antibody Therapeutics\u2019<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/ Science &amp; 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>The Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI) hosted a national symposium on the Discovery and Development of Monoclonal Antibody (mAb) Therapeutics, to foster collaboration in advancing India&#8217;s Biopharmaceutical sector.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are Monoclonal Antibodies (mAbs)?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monoclonal antibodies are lab-engineered proteins designed to <strong>target specific antigens<\/strong> (foreign substances like viruses, bacteria, or cancer cells).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They are derived from a single clone of a<strong> B-cell <\/strong>and hence are <strong>identical in structure and specificity.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>mAbs mimic the natural immune response but are <strong>highly specific<\/strong>, making them powerful tools in treating diseases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-dominant-color=\"eedde9\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Monoclonal-Antibodies.png\" alt=\"Monoclonal Antibodies \" class=\"not-transparent wp-image-45268\" style=\"--dominant-color: #eedde9; width:474px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Monoclonal-Antibodies.png 640w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Monoclonal-Antibodies-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Applications of mAbs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Healthcare and Medicine:&nbsp;<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Infectious diseases<\/strong> (e.g., mAbs used for COVID-19 therapy like Casirivimab and Imdevimab).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Organ transplantation<\/strong> (preventing rejection).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Diagnostics: <\/strong>Used in pregnancy tests, ELISA kits, and disease markers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2135445\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>International Organisation of Aids to Marine Navigation (IALA)<\/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>India, as the Vice President of the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA), actively participated in the 2nd Session of the IALA Council, held in Nice, France.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About IALA<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Established:<\/strong> In 1957, originally as the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Headquarters:<\/strong> Based in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, near Paris, France.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Members:<\/strong> IALA currently has 39 members.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Status: <\/strong>Transitioned from a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) to an Intergovernmental Organisation (IGO) in August 2024, following ratification by 30 states through a Convention.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Objective:<\/strong> IALA aims to improve safety at sea, reduce marine accidents, and protect the marine environment by developing common practices, technical standards, and recommendations for maritime navigation.<\/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>Eco-Sensitive Zone (BESZ)<\/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 municipal solid-waste incinerator set up in <strong>Gangotri <\/strong>(Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand) within the <strong>Bhagirathi Eco-Sensitive Zone (BESZ) <\/strong>has triggered criticism among <strong>environmental activists.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs)?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs) are areas notified by the <strong>Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC)<\/strong> under the <strong>Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ESZs are designated areas around protected areas like national parks and wildlife sanctuaries.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Their primary purpose is to <strong>protect the fragile ecosystems<\/strong> of these protected areas by regulating human activities in the surrounding areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The extent of ESZ can go up to <strong>10 km<\/strong> around the protected area. In exceptional cases, even beyond 10 km.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Activities in ESZs are classified as:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Prohibited:<\/strong> commercial mining, setting up of major hydroelectric projects, setting up of polluting industries (red category).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Regulated:<\/strong> construction, tourism, tree felling, vehicular traffic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Permitted:<\/strong> agriculture, organic farming, local community use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In June 2022,<\/strong> the Supreme Court of India mandated that all national parks and wildlife sanctuaries within protected forests must have a minimum Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) of <strong>1 km.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/ccidist-ws\/th\/th_international\/issues\/135360\/OPS\/GF6EG75O1.1+G89EG9FA8.1.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>Exercise \u2018Khaan Quest\u2019<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/Defence&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 Indian Army contingent arrived in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia to participate in the multinational military<strong> Exercise Khaan Quest.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Exercise&nbsp; \u2018Khaan Quest\u2019<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It began as a bilateral initiative between the <strong>United States<\/strong> and the<strong> Mongolian Armed Forces<\/strong> in 2003, evolved into a multinational peacekeeping endeavour from 2006 onwards.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is an<strong> annual exercise<\/strong> that brings together military forces from across the globe to collaborate and enhance their peacekeeping capabilities.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It will enable the participating countries to share their best practices in Tactics, Techniques and Procedures for conduct of joint operations.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It aims to prepare the Indian armed forces for peacekeeping operations in a multinational setting, thereby \u201cincreasing interoperability and military readiness in peace support operations under<strong> Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter<\/strong>.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source :TH<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background has-fixed-layout\" style=\"background-color:#ebecf0\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Read this in Hindi: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs-hindi\/12-06-2025\/news-in-short-in-hindi-12-june-2025\">\u0938\u0902\u0915\u094d\u0937\u093f\u092a\u094d\u0924 \u0938\u092e\u093e\u091a\u093e\u0930 12-06-2025<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<h3><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">A proposal for Creative City Lucknow under the category Gastronomy for Awadhi Cuisine has been submitted to the World Heritage Centre recently.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3><strong>UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">The UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) is a global network of cities that recognize culture and creativity as drivers of sustainable urban development.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">UCCN was created in 2004.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">The network focuses on seven creative fields: Crafts and Folk Art, Design, Film, Gastronomy, Literature, Media Arts, and Music.<\/li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/12-06-2025\/news-in-short-12-06-2025\" 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-45257","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\/45257","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=45257"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45257\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":46211,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45257\/revisions\/46211"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=45257"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=45257"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=45257"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}