{"id":46435,"date":"2025-06-27T21:42:55","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T16:12:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=46435"},"modified":"2025-06-27T21:43:58","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T16:13:58","slug":"news-in-short-27-06-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/27-06-2025\/news-in-short-27-06-2025","title":{"rendered":"News In Short-27-06-2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>GI Tagged Kolhapuri Chappals<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/Economy\/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>Italian luxury fashion brand Prada has come under fire in India after featuring leather flat sandals, priced at approximately Rs 1.2 lakh, that closely resemble <strong>traditional Kolhapuri chappals.<\/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>Kolhapuri chappals, <\/strong>known for their <strong>handcrafted leather design,<\/strong> are traditionally made by artisan communities in <strong>Maharashtra<\/strong> and have been in <strong>use since at least the 12th century.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kolhapuri chappals received <strong>Geographical Indication (GI) status in 2019,<\/strong> recognising their cultural and regional significance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-dominant-color=\"c7c0bd\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GI-Tagged-Kolhapuri-Chappals-1024x768.png\" alt=\"GI Tagged Kolhapuri Chappals\" class=\"not-transparent wp-image-46436\" style=\"--dominant-color: #c7c0bd; width:382px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GI-Tagged-Kolhapuri-Chappals-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GI-Tagged-Kolhapuri-Chappals-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GI-Tagged-Kolhapuri-Chappals-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GI-Tagged-Kolhapuri-Chappals.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Kala mitti application:<\/strong> A traditional black mud sticky paste (kala mitti) is applied temporarily to hold the layers in place.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chaprega (decorating the surface): <\/strong>Artisans create front and back designs using punches and hammers.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Small metal tools are used to <strong>stamp traditional patterns like elephants, birds, and geometric borders.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The chappals are <strong>polished in natural or dyed colours <\/strong>such as brown, tan, mustard, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/life-and-style\/fashion\/kolhapuri-chappals-artisans-india-fashion-prada-controversy\/article69739690.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>Bonalu Festival<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS1\/ History and 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 Bonalu festival\u2019s first main puja for the Ashada month began at the Goddess Jagadambika Ammavaru temple inside the Golconda Fort.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Bonalu<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bonalu is an <strong>annual Hindu Festival<\/strong> where <strong>Goddess Mahakali<\/strong> is worshiped.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It is celebrated<\/strong> in the<strong> twin Cities Hyderabad and Secunderabad <\/strong>and other parts of Telangana state, India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>History:<\/strong> Bonalu began in the 19th century after a plague outbreak in Hyderabad.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>As a mark of gratitude for divine protection, people started <strong>offering Bonam <\/strong>(from Telugu Bhojanalu, meaning meals) to Goddess Mahakali annually.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The festival is observed<\/strong> during the <strong>Ashada month<\/strong> (June\u2013July), marking the onset of the monsoon season.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In<strong> 2014<\/strong>, Bonalu was declared the <strong>state festival of Telangana <\/strong>after its formation as a separate state.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rituals and Celebrations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bonam Offering:<\/strong> Women carry pots of rice, milk, and jaggery, adorned with neem, turmeric, vermillion, and a lamp, as offerings to the Goddess.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Metlu Puja:<\/strong> A ritual where <strong>devotees apply turmeric and vermillion to the steps <\/strong>of temples.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jagadambika Temple Celebrations:<\/strong> Bonalu begins with a main puja at <strong>Golconda Fort\u2019s Jagadambika Temple<\/strong>, later extending to temples like <strong>Ujjaini Mahankali in Secunderabad<\/strong> and <strong>Akkanna Madanna<\/strong> in Old Hyderabad.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/telangana\/spiritual-piety-marks-the-beginning-of-bonalu\/article69741363.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>Digha\u2019s Jagannath Temple<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS1\/ History and 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>Digha\u2019s Jagannath Temple will host its first-ever Rathyatra, including around 50 international visitors from countries like Russia, China, and Ukraine.<\/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 Jagannath Temple in Digha, located in <strong>Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal<\/strong>, is a newly constructed Hindu temple dedicated to <strong>Lord Jagannath<\/strong>, a manifestation of Lord Vishnu.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It also houses idols of<strong> Balabhadra (Balarama) <\/strong>and <strong>Subhadra,<\/strong> Lord Jagannath\u2019s divine siblings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The temple was inaugurated on 30 April 2025 and was built as a <strong>replica of the iconic Jagannath Temple in Puri.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Architecture of the temple<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The temple follows the <strong>Kalingan (Kalinga) architectural style<\/strong>, marked by its towering vimana (shikhara).&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Material Used: Sandstone<\/strong> from Rajasthan\u2019s Bansi Paharpur hills, <strong>Marble<\/strong> flooring, imported from Vietnam.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The height<\/strong> of the temple is 65 metres (213 ft).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/cities\/kolkata\/lakhs-of-people-expected-to-attend-rathyatra-at-dighas-jagannath-temple-says-iskcon\/article69732867.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>Estimates Committees of Parliament<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS2\/ Polity&nbsp;<\/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 two-day national conference of Estimates Committees of Parliament and state\/UT legislative bodies is being held in Mumbai to mark the 75th anniversary of the Committee on Estimates.<\/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 Committee on Estimates<\/strong>, is a Parliamentary Committee constituted in<strong> 1950 <\/strong>on the recommendation of <strong>John Mathai, <\/strong>the then finance minister.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It consists of <strong>30 members<\/strong>, elected every year by the <strong>Lok Sabha from amongst<\/strong> its Members.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>Rajya Sabha has no representation<\/strong> in this committee.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Chairperson<\/strong> of the Committee is appointed by the <strong>Speaker<\/strong> from amongst its members.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A Minister cannot be elected<\/strong> as a member of the Committee and if a member becomes a Minister, they cease to be on the Committee.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The term<\/strong> of office of the Committee is <strong>one year.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The functions<\/strong> of the Estimates Committee are:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To report what economies, improvements in organisation, efficiency or administrative reform, consistent with the policy underlying the estimates may be effected;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To suggest alternative policies in order to bring about efficiency and economy in administration;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To examine whether the money is well laid out within the limits of the policy implied in the estimates; and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To suggest the form in which the estimates shall be presented to Parliament.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/2-day-national-conference-of-estimates-committees-to-begin-in-mumbai-to-mark-75th-anniversary\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>AIR<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Most Commonly Used Cancer Drugs<\/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>A major investigation revealed that commonly used <strong>chemotherapy drugs failed quality tests after being shipped to over 100 countries.<\/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>Cisplatin, oxaliplatin, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, methotrexate and leucovorin <\/strong>\u2014 are the most commonly used drugs in the chemotherapy treatments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These drugs work by <strong>targeting cancer cells<\/strong> while <strong>minimising harm to normal cells,<\/strong> but also cause <strong>severe side effects<\/strong> like kidney damage, immune suppression, and heart risk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Chemotherapy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chemotherapy is a drug treatment that uses <strong>powerful chemicals to kill fast-growing cells in the body.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chemotherapy drugs can be<strong> used alone or in combination to treat a wide variety of cancers.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Though chemotherapy is an effective way to treat many types of cancer, <strong>chemotherapy treatment also carries a risk of side effects.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/ccidist-ws\/th\/th_international\/issues\/137301\/OPS\/G8AEH9J8Q.1+G7TEICMNQ.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>Jiyo Parsi Scheme<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS2\/ Welfare Scheme<\/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 Ministry of Minority Affairs conducted a one-day biometric authentication drive for beneficiaries of the Jiyo Parsi scheme in Mumbai, Maharashtra.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Jiyo Parsi scheme<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Launched<\/strong>: 2013\u201314<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Type<\/strong>: Central Sector Scheme<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ministry<\/strong>: Ministry of Minority Affairs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Objective: <\/strong>To address the sharp demographic decline of the <strong>Parsi (Zoroastrian) <\/strong>community and ensure its long-term survival and cultural continuity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Key Components:&nbsp;<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Medical Assistance<\/strong> \u2013 Provides financial aid for infertility treatments such as IVF, ICSI, surrogacy, and post-conception care.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Health of the Community<\/strong> \u2013 Offers monthly financial support to Parsi couples with children as well as to dependent elderly members.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Advocacy<\/strong> \u2013 Promotes timely marriage, fertility awareness, and family support within the community.<\/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>Do you know?<\/strong><br>&#8211; The population of the <strong>Parsi community<\/strong>, one of India\u2019s smallest yet most prosperous communities, <strong>declined by 22%<\/strong>\u2014from 69,601 in the 2001 Census to 57,264 in the 2011 Census.<br>&#8211; <strong>Maharashtra<\/strong> has a Parsi population of 44,854, the <strong>highest among all States<\/strong>, followed by Gujarat with 9,727.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2139841#:~:text=The%20Jiyo%20Parsi%20scheme%2C%20a,%2C%20and%20post%2Dconception%20care.\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">PIB<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>10 years of AMRUT<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/ Infrastructure<\/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>India marks a significant milestone as the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) completes 10 years.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>AMRUT 2.0 was launched on 1 October 2021.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About AMRUT<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Launch:<\/strong> In 2015, the mission aimed to enhance the quality of life in 500 cities and towns by focusing on fundamental infrastructure and services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Type:<\/strong> Centrally Sponsored Scheme (Shared between Centre and States\/UTs based on urban population and number of statutory towns).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nodal Ministry<\/strong>: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Coverage: <\/strong>Initially 500 cities and now includes all ULBs under AMRUT 2.0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Objectives:<\/strong> Universal coverage of tap water and sewerage\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Improve urban mobility and reduce pollution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhance green spaces and urban amenity value<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Empower Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) through reforms and capacity-building<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Initiatives Under AMRUT &amp; AMRUT 2.0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Jal Hi AMRIT (under AMRUT 1.0): <\/strong>Safe reuse of treated water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u2018Drink from Tap\u2019 Mission: <\/strong>Ensure directly consumable tap water supply<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition): <\/strong>Real-time monitoring of water supply &amp; treatment systems<\/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>Operation Deep Manifest<\/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>Under the Operation Deep Manifest, India\u2019s Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) made a major breakthrough by seizing 1,115 metric tonnes of Pakistani-origin goods, illicitly routed via Dubai.<\/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>After the Pahalgam Terror Attack, India imposed a total ban on direct or indirect import\/transit of Pakistani-origin goods even if routed through third countries like UAE, Singapore, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total bans serve as economic deterrents and signal India\u2019s zero-tolerance stance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The case highlights risks of &#8220;grey routing&#8221;\u2014where goods of hostile origin are rerouted through benign intermediaries.<\/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>\u2018Adamya\u2019<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/Defence<\/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>Recently, \u2018Adamya\u2019 was inducted into the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) in Goa.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u2018Adamya\u2019<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is the first Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) under the eight-FPV project at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is the first vessel of its class in the ICG fleet to feature Controllable Pitch Propellers (CPPs) and indigenously developed gearboxes, providing superior maneuverability, enhanced operational flexibility, and improved performance at sea.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Features<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is equipped with <strong>cutting-edge technology<\/strong> and&nbsp; includes a<strong> 30mm CRN-91 gun<\/strong>, <strong>two 12.7mm stabilized remote-controlled guns<\/strong> with fire control systems, an Integrated Bridge System (IBS), Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS), and Automated Power Management System (APMS).&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These advanced features significantly boost the ICG\u2019s ability to carry out missions with greater precision, speed, and efficiency across India\u2019s vast maritime boundaries.<\/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>\u2018Adamya\u2019 showcases India&#8217;s advancing shipbuilding prowess and aligns with the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These FPVs will strengthen the ICG\u2019s fleet as force multipliers, ensuring rapid response capabilities for maritime law enforcement, coastal patrol, search and rescue missions, and safeguarding the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).<\/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>First Indian Astronaut on Titans Space Mission in 2029<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/Space<\/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>Jahnavi Dangeti, has been selected as an Astronaut Candidate (ASCAN) for the space mission of the Titan Space Industries (TSI), a U.S.-based private agency engaged in space research.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\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; Jahnavi Dangeti is a native of Palakollu in Andhra Pradesh\u2019s West Godavari district.<br>&#8211; In 2022, Ms. Jahnavi became the youngest Analog Astronaut programme from the Analog Astronaut Training Centre (AATC) at Krakow in South Poland.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Titans Space mission in 2029<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is a U.S.-based mission that will last approximately five hours, during which the crew will orbit the <strong>Earth twice, witnessing two sunrises and two sunsets<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It will offer nearly three hours of uninterrupted zero gravity, creating a groundbreaking setting for scientific research and advancements in human spaceflight.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The mission will be commanded by veteran<strong> NASA astronaut and retired U.S. Army Colonel William McArthur Jr.<\/strong>, who currently serves as the Chief Astronaut at Titans Space.<\/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\">Italian luxury fashion brand Prada has come under fire in India after featuring leather flat sandals, priced at approximately Rs 1.2 lakh, that closely resemble traditional Kolhapuri chappals.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3><strong>About<\/strong><\/h3>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">Kolhapuri chappals, known for their handcrafted leather design, are traditionally made by artisan communities in Maharashtra and have been in use since at least the 12th century.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">Kolhapuri chappals received Geographical Indication (GI) status in 2019, recognising their cultural and regional significance.<\/li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/27-06-2025\/news-in-short-27-06-2025\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-sm 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