{"id":65734,"date":"2026-02-02T18:42:32","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T13:12:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=65734"},"modified":"2026-02-03T12:53:59","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T07:23:59","slug":"news-in-short-02-02-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/02-02-2026\/news-in-short-02-02-2026","title":{"rendered":"News In Short 02-02-2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Sant Guru Ravidas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS1\/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>To mark the <strong>649th birth anniversary of Sant Guru Ravidas<\/strong> the Adampur airport is renamed Sri Guru Ravidas Ji Airport, Adampur.<\/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>Guru Ravidas is a revered saint of the <strong>Bhakti movement<\/strong> in the <strong>15th and 16th centuries, <\/strong>is known for his powerful message of unity, devotion, and service to humanity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He is considered the founder of the <strong>Ravidassia religion.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Life and Teachings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>He was a staunch advocate against <strong>caste-based discrimination <\/strong>and worked tirelessly for the <strong>upliftment of marginalized communities.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He promoted the principles of human <strong>equality, love, and brotherhood, <\/strong>transcending religious and social barriers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He envisioned a society called &#8216;<strong>Beghumpura&#8217;<\/strong> (a city without sorrow), where there is no suffering, no fear, and no discrimination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He gave a very broad message of <strong>\u2018karma\u2019<\/strong> to society by coining in the popular Hindi saying <strong>\u2018Mann Changa to Kathauti Mein Ganga\u2019<\/strong> (If your mind is pure, the Ganges is in your tub).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Legacy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>His devotional verses were included in the <strong>Sikh scriptures <\/strong>known as <strong>Guru Granth Sahib.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Panch Vani text<\/strong> of the <strong>Dadu Panthi tradition<\/strong> within Hinduism also includes numerous poems of Saint Ravidas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Chief Architect of Constitution,<strong> Dr. B.R. Ambedkar<\/strong> embodied the Constitutional principles around the values expressed by Guru Ravidasji.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/punjab\/pm-modi-punjab-visit-guru-ravidass-jalandhar-airport\/article70578037.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Buddhist Circuits<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS1\/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>The Union Budget announced a <strong>pilot scheme for upskilling 10,000 guides in 20 iconic tourist sites <\/strong>and setting up of a<strong> National Institute of Hospitality to train professionals in the sector.<\/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>A National Destination Digital Knowledge Grid<\/strong> to digitally document all places of cultural, spiritual and historic significance would be set up.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The government also proposed a<strong> scheme for the development of Buddhist circuits in the region.&nbsp;<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>These States include <strong>Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Assam, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Buddhist Circuits<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In 2016, the Ministry of Tourism announced the <strong>Buddhist Circuit as the country\u2019s first transnational tourism circuit<\/strong>, covering sites in Nepal and Sri Lanka alongside those in India.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Buddhist Circuit seeks to <strong>help tourists and pilgrims experience first-hand the teachings of Lord Buddha<\/strong> and trace the footsteps of Buddha.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The main sites covered under the circuit span the life of Buddha <\/strong>from his birth to his Parinirvana and comprise <strong>Bodh Gaya, Vaishali, Rajgir, Kushinagar, Sarnath and Shravasti<\/strong>, along with<strong> Kapilavastu and Lumbini.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Four Holiest Buddhist Sites (Chaturmah\u0101sth\u0101na):&nbsp;<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lumbini (Nepal): <\/strong>Birthplace of Gautama Buddha.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bodh Gaya (Bihar):<\/strong> Attained Enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sarnath (Uttar Pradesh):<\/strong> First sermon (Dhammachakra Pravartana).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kushinagar (Uttar Pradesh):<\/strong> Mahaparinirvana (death).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fff2cc\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>Buddhism<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Buddhism <\/strong>emerged in India around the <strong>fifth-sixth centuries BC<\/strong> during a period that scholars call <strong>\u201cthe second urbanisation of India\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Core Teachings of the Buddha<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Four Noble Truths<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dukkha:<\/strong> Life is suffering or unsatisfactory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Samudaya: <\/strong>Suffering is caused by craving and attachment (tanh\u0101).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nirodha:<\/strong> The cessation of suffering is possible by letting go of craving.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Magga: <\/strong>The path to the cessation of suffering is the Eightfold Path.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Noble Eightfold Path: <\/strong>Grouped into three categories: wisdom, ethical conduct, and mental discipline.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Three Marks of Existence<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Anicca (Impermanence): <\/strong>All things are in constant change.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dukkha (Suffering):<\/strong> Existence is filled with dissatisfaction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Anatt\u0101 (Non-self): <\/strong>There is no permanent, unchanging self.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Goal: Nirvana (Nibb\u0101na)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A state beyond suffering and rebirth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Achieved through wisdom, ethical living, and mental discipline.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nirvana is the ultimate liberation and peace.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/ccidist-ws\/th\/th_international\/issues\/169029\/OPS\/GKIFH6CCE.1+G6EFH9T5E.1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Coconut, Chocolate, Cashew Get Special Attention in Budget 2026-27<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/ Economy\/ 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 Union Budget 2026\u201327 places renewed emphasis on high-value agriculture, with targeted support for<strong> coconut, cashew, cocoa, sandalwood<\/strong>, and select nut crops to enhance farmer incomes and export competitiveness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Coconut Production<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Type of Plant:<\/strong> Coconut is a perennial plantation crop and a <strong>monocotyledonous palm<\/strong> belonging to the family <strong>Arecaceae.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Coconut is native to the <strong>Indo-Pacific region<\/strong>, with its origin commonly traced to <strong>Southeast Asia.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Climatic Requirements: <\/strong>Coconut requires a warm and humid tropical climate for optimal growth. It grows best in regions with temperatures ranging between 25\u00b0C and 30\u00b0C and requires high and evenly distributed rainfall.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Soil Requirements:<\/strong> Coconut thrives in <strong>well-drained sandy loam, alluvial, laterite, <\/strong>and coastal soils.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Distribution in India: <\/strong>It predominantly grows in<strong> Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Goa, and West Bengal.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>India is the world\u2019s largest producer of coconuts,<\/strong> supporting livelihoods of nearly <strong>30 million<\/strong> people, including around <strong>10 million<\/strong> farmers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cocoa Production<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Type of Plant: <\/strong>Cocoa is an evergreen perennial tree crop belonging to the<strong> family Malvaceae.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cocoa is native to the Upper Amazon Basin of <strong>South America. <\/strong>It was introduced to Asia and Africa during the colonial period for commercial cultivation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Climatic Requirements:<\/strong> Cocoa requires a warm, humid, and equatorial type of climate. It grows best in areas with temperatures between 21\u00b0C and 32\u00b0C and with well-distributed rainfall throughout the year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Soil Requirements:<\/strong> Cocoa grows well in deep, fertile, and well-drained loamy soils rich in organic matter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cultivation Pattern in India: <\/strong>Major producing states include <strong>Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cashew Production<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Type of Plant:<\/strong> Cashew is an evergreen tropical tree crop belonging to the family <strong>Anacardiaceae.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The cashew tree (Anacardium occidentale)<\/strong> is native to the coastal regions of northeastern Brazil in South America.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Portuguese explorers introduced it to<strong> India and Africa<\/strong> in the <strong>16th century.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Climatic Requirements: <\/strong>Cashew requires a tropical climate with a pronounced dry season. It grows best in areas with temperatures between 20\u00b0C and 35\u00b0C and moderate to high rainfall.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Soil Requirements: <\/strong>Cashew can grow in laterite, red sandy, and coastal soils and performs well even on poor and degraded land.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Distribution in India:<\/strong> Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, and Tamil Nadu.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/india-news\/budget-2026-coconut-chocolate-cashew-other-items-get-special-attention-all-you-need-to-know-101769943408124.h\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>HT<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Carbon Capture Push in Union Budget 2026<\/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>The Union Budget 2026\u201327 announced a \u20b920,000 crore push for <strong>Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS)<\/strong> over five years to support India\u2019s climate transition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS)?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CCUS refers to <strong>technologies that capture carbon dioxide emissions<\/strong> from industrial processes and power generation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The captured CO\u2082 is either<strong> stored underground in geological formations or utilised in products<\/strong> such as chemicals, fuels, or construction materials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is considered a <strong>bridging technology for deep decarbonisation<\/strong> where alternatives are limited.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Need of CCUS for India<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India\u2019s emissions profile is dominated by <strong>coal-based power and energy-intensive industries.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CCUS supports India\u2019s commitment to:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reduce emissions intensity <\/strong>of GDP, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Achieve <strong>net-zero emissions by 2070<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The technology is expected to reduce emission of hard-to-abate industries such as <strong>steel, aluminium, cement and fertilizers<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If these industries decarbonise their production processes, they may escape the <strong>&nbsp;tax burden <\/strong>under Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ebecf0\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>India\u2019s Commitments Emission Reductions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India has launched the <strong>LiFE mission (Lifestyle for Environment)<\/strong> and <strong>updated its NDCs (Nationally Determined Contributions)<\/strong> under the Paris Agreement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under its updated NDC 2022, India pledges:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>45% reduction in emissions intensity<\/strong> (amount of CO\u2082 per unit of GDP) by 2030, compared to 2005 levels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>50% of installed electricity capacity<\/strong> will come from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creating a <strong>carbon sink<\/strong> of <strong>2.5 to 3 billion tonnes of CO\u2082 equivalent<\/strong> (GtCO\u2082e) by increasing forests and tree cover.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/business\/india-business\/union-budget-2026-indias-carbon-capture-utilization-and-storage-initiative-gets-rs-20000-crore-push-f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TOI<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Grain ATMs<\/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>The Bihar government recently approved the installation of \u201cgrain ATM\u201d machines in Patna to make PDS grain distribution faster, more transparent, and less prone to corruption.<\/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>World Food Programme (WFP)<\/strong> launched a grain <strong>ATM project in Odisha<\/strong> in 2024.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The WFP developed the technology behind the machine and has worked in collaboration with the Food Corporation of India and various state governments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A grain ATM or Annapurti (meaning \u201cprovider of grain\u201d) is an automated machine that dispenses <strong>food grains (wheat and\/or rice).&nbsp; <\/strong>It can release <strong>50 kg <\/strong>of grain in five minutes. It can work 24\u00d77 like ATMs, and can be powered through solar energy.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It also requires internet connectivity to access the PDS database and the individual profile of a Below Poverty Line (BPL) cardholder.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Benefits<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It can reduce waiting times by 70%. It can also address other inefficiencies in what can often be a long process requiring authentication, the weighing of grains, and other steps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source :<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/bihar-new-grain-atm-ration-card-10504044\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>IE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Moltbook Platform<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/ S&amp;T<\/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>Moltbook is a recently launched AI-only social media platform resembling Reddit, where verified AI agents interact exclusively via APIs, while humans observe passively.<\/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>Moltbook features topic-based communities called &#8220;submolts,&#8221; where AI agents powered by models like GPT, Claude, and Gemini post, comment, debate, and form groups without human intervention.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Created by Matt Schlicht of Octane AI using his OpenClaw framework (formerly Moltbot\/Clawdbot), the platform requires no coding from humans and has grown to host 30,000\u20131.4 million agents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Features<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>AI-Exclusive Access:<\/strong> Agents connect directly through APIs after human setup; no keyboard input or human posting allowed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Emergent Behaviors:<\/strong> Agents have formed mock religions, political debates, cryptocurrencies, humor, existential discussions, and even calls for private encrypted spaces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cross-Model Interactions:<\/strong> Agents from different LLMs recognize &#8220;siblings&#8221; by model lineage, coordinate societies, and simulate cultural norms unscripted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ethical\/Governance Issue<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This sparks debates on AI autonomy, alignment risks, accountability, and controllability without oversight, challenging consent and responsibility frameworks.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: TOI<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Thaipusam<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS1\/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>Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted everyone with a blessed Thaipusam.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Thaipusam<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The name \u201cThaipusam\u201d is a combination of \u201cThai\u201d (the Tamil month) and \u201cPoosam,\u201d the star at its highest point during the festival.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is celebrated on the full moon in the Tamil month of Thai.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is a Hindu festival celebrated to <strong>honour Lord Murugan<\/strong> (also known as Lord Kartikeya), the Hindu god of war, victory, and wisdom, while also being a symbol of courage, determination, and spiritual growth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is widely celebrated by the Tamil community in Tamil Nadu India and across the world, especially in Sri Lanka, Singapore and Malaysia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source :<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2221652&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PIB<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><strong> Context <\/strong><\/p>\n<li class=\"ms-5\"> To mark the 649th birth anniversary of Sant Guru Ravidas the Adampur airport is renamed Sri Guru Ravidas Ji Airport, Adampur. <\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong> About <\/strong><\/p>\n<li class=\"ms-5\"> Guru Ravidas is a revered saint of the Bhakti movement in the 15th and 16th centuries, is known for his powerful message of unity, devotion, and service to humanity. <\/li>\n<li class=\"ms-5\"> He is considered the founder of the Ravidassia religion. <\/li>\n<p><a href=\" https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/02-02-2026\/news-in-short-02-02-2026 \" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-sm float-end\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"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-65734","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\/65734","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\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=65734"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65734\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":65765,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65734\/revisions\/65765"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=65734"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=65734"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=65734"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}