{"id":52692,"date":"2025-08-30T19:16:11","date_gmt":"2025-08-30T13:46:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=52692"},"modified":"2025-09-04T14:39:45","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T09:09:45","slug":"news-in-short-30-august-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/30-08-2025\/news-in-short-30-august-2025","title":{"rendered":"News In Short 30-August-2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Mela Patt<\/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>In Jammu and Kashmir, the annual <strong>three-day Mela Patt,<\/strong> commenced at the ancient Khakhal Mohalla in Doda district.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mela Patt<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is dedicated to <strong>Lord Vasuki Nag,<\/strong> the presiding deity of<em> <\/em><strong>Bhaderwah Valley.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The festival is rooted in the <strong>Nag culture,<\/strong>which\u00a0 marks the historic meeting between <strong>Mughal Emperor Akbar and King Nag Pal of Bhaderwah.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The festival has been celebrated <strong>since the 16th century<\/strong>.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It was first celebrated by <strong>King Nag Pal <\/strong>when Bhaderwah was known as <strong>Bhadarkashi<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is observed <strong>every year on Nag Panchami,<\/strong> seven days after the conclusion of the Kailash Yatra, and is renowned for its inclusive nature.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The unique \u2018Dikko Dance,\u2019<\/strong> a traditional folk performance where men and women of all religions and backgrounds participate, serves as a symbol of peace, pride, and communal harmony.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bhaderwah Valley<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is Situated in Doda district, Jammu division, Jammu &amp; Kashmir (J&amp;K).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Neeru River<\/strong> flows through the valley.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Major festivals:<\/strong> Mela Patt and Kailash Yatra.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Languages spoken:<\/strong> Bhaderwahi (a Western Pahari dialect), Kashmiri, Dogri, Urdu.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/jk-annual-mela-patt-festival-begins-in-bhaderwah\/#:~:text=First%20celebrated%20by%20King%20Nag,renowned%20for%20its%20inclusive%20nature.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>AIR<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Daruma Doll<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus :GS1\/Art and Culture&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 chief priest of Daruma-ji temple gifted a Daruma Doll to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his visit to Japan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Daruma doll<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Daruma is a Japanese papier-m\u00e2ch\u00e9 doll inspired by Bodhidharma, founder of Zen Buddhism.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It symbolizes perseverance, resilience, and good luck.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Under the Goal-Setting ritual<\/strong>, one eye is painted when a goal is set; the second eye is filled in upon achievement\u2014representing commitment and determination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Its rounded base ensures it always rights itself when tipped, embodying the proverb: \u201cFall seven times, stand up eight\u201d\u2014a metaphor for never giving up.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Relations with india\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Daruma doll symbolizes the intense meditation of Bodhidharma, an Indian monk from Kancheepuram, revered in Japan as Daruma Daishi.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He is believed to have meditated for nine years, facing a wall with folded limbs\u2014hence the doll\u2019s limbless, rounded form and blank eyes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bodhidharma\u2019s journey took him from India to Henan Province, China, where he meditated in a cave.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Daruma\u2019s name derives from the Sanskrit word \u201cDharma,\u201d underscoring its Indian roots.\u00a0<\/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; <strong>Shorinzan Darumaji Temple<\/strong> in Takasaki, Gunma, built in 1697, is considered the place of <strong>origin of Daruma.<\/strong>\u00a0<br>-vThe temple houses huge piles of<strong> Daruma Dolls.\u00a0<\/strong><br>&#8211; Takasaki is also one of the largest producers of Daruma dolls in Japan.\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Source :IE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>350th Martyrdom Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS1\/Modern History<\/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>Indian Railways will commemorate the <strong>350th Martyrdom Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji<\/strong> to aware the younger generation about his teachings and sacrifices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Guru Tegh Bahadur<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Early Life:<\/strong> He was born on<strong> 1 April 1621<\/strong> in Amritsar and was the <strong>youngest son of Guru Hargobind Sahib,<\/strong> the sixth Sikh Guru.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Guru Teg Bahadur was known as<strong> Teyag Mal<\/strong> in his youth and he later earned the title &#8220;Tegh Bahadur&#8221; by his father.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In 1664<\/strong>, he became the ninth Sikh Guru.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contributions: <\/strong>He established <strong>Anandpur Sahib,<\/strong> strengthened Sikh institutions, and added over <strong>700 hymns <\/strong>to the <strong>Guru Granth Sahib<\/strong>, leaving a profound spiritual legacy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Teachings:<\/strong> His hymns in the Guru Granth Sahib emphasize <strong>spiritual liberation, human rights, and equality.\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Guru Tegh Bahadur <strong>advocated tolerance and opposed tyranny.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Historical Significance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Guru Tegh Bahadur, revered as <strong>Hind ki Chadar (Shield of India),<\/strong> sacrificed his life to protect religious freedoms.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In 1675<\/strong>, he was martyred in Delhi, defending the Kashmiri Pandits against forced conversions under <strong>Aurangzeb&#8217;s rule.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The site of his martyrdom is now marked by <strong>Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/indian-railways-to-commemorate-350th-martyrdom-day-of-guru-tegh-bahadur-ji\/#:~:text=Indian%20Railways%20will%20commemorate%20the,of%20the%20revered%20Sikh%20Guru.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>AIR<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>International Monetary Fund (IMF)<\/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 government has approved the appointment of former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Urjit Patel as Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a period of<strong> three years.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>International Monetary Fund (IMF)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Origin: <\/strong>The IMF was established in <strong>1944<\/strong> in the aftermath of the Great Depression of the 1930s.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Membership:<\/strong> The organization is currently composed of <strong>191 member <\/strong>countries. Each member\u2019s representation on the Executive Board is determined by its financial contribution (quota).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Executive Board: <\/strong>The Board consists of<strong> 25 Executive Directors,<\/strong> elected by member countries or groups of countries.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India belongs to a four-country constituency along with Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Headquarters:<\/strong> Washington, D.C<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Publications: <\/strong>World Economic Outlook, Global Financial Stability Report, Fiscal Monitor, Global Policy Agenda.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>IMF\u2019s Role in the Global Economy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Crisis Management:<\/strong> The IMF provides financial assistance to countries facing macroeconomic risks, particularly currency crises, often referred to as a <strong>\u201cbailout.\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lending Mechanism:<\/strong> Assistance is usually provided in the form of <strong>Special Drawing Rights (SDRs)<\/strong>, a reserve asset based on a basket of five currencies: U.S. dollar, euro, Chinese yuan, Japanese yen, and British pound.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lending instruments<\/strong> include the <strong>Extended Credit Facility, Flexible Credit Line<\/strong>, and <strong>Stand-By Arrangements.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Conditionality:<\/strong> IMF support is tied to structural reforms and policy adjustments. Borrowing countries are often required to implement fiscal consolidation, currency stabilization, or governance reforms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/business\/Economy\/former-reserve-bank-of-india-governor-urjit-patel-appointed-imf-executive-director\/article69987607.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>India Extends Import Duty Exemption on Cotton<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/ Agriculture<\/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 Government of India has extended the <strong>import duty exemption on cotton till 31st December 2025<\/strong>, as notified by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Duty-free cotton imports help control the cost of raw material across the textile value chain, yarn, fabric, garments, and made-ups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Production and Consumption of Cotton in India<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India is the only country which <strong>grows all four species of cotton<\/strong> G. Arboreum &amp; G. Herbaceum (Asian cotton), G. Barbadense (Egyptian cotton) and G. Hirsutum (American Upland cotton).\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Majority of cotton production comes from<strong> 9 major cotton growing states, <\/strong>which are grouped into three diverse agro-ecological zones, as under:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Northern Zone<\/strong> &#8211; Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Central Zone <\/strong>&#8211; Gujarat, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Southern Zone <\/strong>&#8211; Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apart from the above the cotton is also grown in the state of Odisha and Tamil Nadu.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>India is the 2nd largest producer <\/strong>in the world with estimated production of 5.84 Million Metric Tonnes during cotton season 2022-23 i.e. <strong>23.83%<\/strong> of world cotton production.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>India is also the 2nd largest consumer <\/strong>of cotton in the world with estimated consumption of 22.24% of world cotton consumption.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2161664#:~:text=India&#039;s%20textile%20industry%2C%20the%20country&#039;s,until%2031st%20December%202025.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/ Energy<\/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>Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Assam, and Tripura have emerged as the top performers in their respective groups in the State Energy Efficiency Index 2024 (sixth edition).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Released by:<\/strong> Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under Ministry of Power + Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE).\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First launched in 2018, SEEI is published annually.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Objective: <\/strong>To track state-level energy efficiency progress and encourage energy-efficient governance, policies, and outcomes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Classification:<\/strong> States and UTs are classified into four categories: Front Runners (>60% score), Achievers (50\u201360%), Contenders (30\u201350%), and Aspirants (&lt;30%).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: PIB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Conocarpus Trees<\/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 Supreme Court-mandated Central Empowered Committee (CEC) has sought a ban on <strong>Conocarpus trees <\/strong>in India due to ecological harm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Conocarpus Trees<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Scientific Name: <\/strong>Conocarpus erectus (also called Buttonwood tree).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Native to coastal areas of North &amp; South America, West Africa.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Introduced in India (mainly Gujarat, Maharashtra, Telangana) for urban greening and roadside plantations due to its fast growth and ability to withstand saline &amp; arid conditions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They are evergreen, medium-sized trees (up to 20 m) and grow rapidly in dry, saline, and polluted environments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Concerns in India:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Allergic Reactions: Reported to release high levels of pollen, causing respiratory issues, asthma, and skin allergies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ecological Impact: Classified as invasive in some regions \u2013 suppresses native vegetation.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>High water intake may stress groundwater in dry areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Municipal Bans: Hyderabad (2022) and Gujarat (2023) restricted large-scale plantation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/india-news\/scmandated-panel-seeks-ban-on-conocarpus-trees-101756491232696.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HT<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Exercise Achook Prahar<\/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>The Indian Army and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) wrapped up a high-altitude exercise <strong><em>Achook Prahar<\/em><\/strong> in Arunachal Pradesh.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About the Exercise<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It was conducted under <strong>simulated combat conditions<\/strong>, the drill tested <strong>interoperability<\/strong> between Army and ITBP, reaffirming the <strong>combat readiness<\/strong> of Armed Forces and CAPFs in safeguarding the nation\u2019s frontiers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It reinforces India\u2019s <strong>layered defence architecture<\/strong> and <strong>rapid-response capability<\/strong> in the sensitive eastern sector bordering<strong> China<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It follows a series of recent integrated exercises \u2014 such as <strong>Prachand Prahar<\/strong> and <strong>Poorvi Prahar<\/strong>\u2014 that have tested India&#8217;s tri-service capabilities in the high-altitude terrain of Arunachal Pradesh.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/guwahati\/army-itbp-drill-in-arunachal-as-pm-modi-heads-for-china\/articleshow\/123590540.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TH<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>SCOPE Eminence Awards<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus :Miscellaneous&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>President Droupadi Murmu presented the SCOPE Eminence Awards 2022\u201323 in New Delhi, lauding the pivotal role of Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs) in India\u2019s development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>SCOPE Eminence Awards<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It\u00a0 is an endeavour to commemorate the remarkable achievements and contributions of PSEs across multiple domains and represents one of the highest honours for the Public Sector.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is part of SCOPE\u2019s continued efforts towards recognizing the <strong>Public Sector\u2019s role as nation builders.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fff2cc\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Standing Conference of Public Enterprises (SCOPE)<\/strong><br>&#8211; It was established in 1973, promotes competitiveness and excellence among Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs) and was formally given recognition as an apex body of Central Public Sector Enterprises in November 1976.<br>&#8211; It focuses on four key pillars: <strong>Policy Advocacy, Programs &amp; Workshops, Capacity Building, and Skill Development &amp; Brand Building<\/strong>.<br>&#8211; It has been representing employers\u2019 organizations on international forums such as the International Labour Organization (ILO); United Nations (UN); Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and International Organization of Employers (IOE).<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Source :PIB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<h3><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">In Jammu and Kashmir, the annual three-day Mela Patt, commenced at the ancient Khakhal Mohalla in Doda district.\u00a0<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Mela Patt<\/strong><\/h3>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">It is dedicated to Lord Vasuki Nag, the presiding deity of Bhaderwah Valley.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">The festival is rooted in the Nag culture,which\u00a0 marks the historic meeting between Mughal Emperor Akbar and King Nag Pal of Bhaderwah.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">The festival has been celebrated since the 16th century.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">It was first celebrated by King Nag Pal when Bhaderwah was known as Bhadarkashi.<\/li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/30-08-2025\/news-in-short-30-august-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-52692","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\/52692","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=52692"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52692\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":52699,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52692\/revisions\/52699"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=52692"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=52692"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=52692"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}