{"id":68105,"date":"2026-03-05T20:50:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T15:20:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=68105"},"modified":"2026-03-05T21:32:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T16:02:31","slug":"news-in-short-05-03-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/05-03-2026\/news-in-short-05-03-2026","title":{"rendered":"News In Short 05-03-2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Golestan Palace<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS1\/ Art &amp; Culture<\/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>Tehran&#8217;s Golestan Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, sustained damage from shockwaves and debris caused by US-Israel airstrikes.<\/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>Golestan Palace is a historic royal complex that served as the official residence of the <strong>Qajar dynasty <\/strong>and is one of the oldest historic monuments in Tehran.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The origins of the complex date back to the <strong>Safavid Dynasty<\/strong>, when Tehran first gained importance as a political centre. Later rulers expanded and renovated the palace complex.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Golestan Palace reflects a blend of traditional <strong>Persian architecture and Western influences <\/strong>introduced during the 19th century.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Inscribed by UNESCO in 2013<\/strong>, it preserves cultural archives, early Iranian photography, and sites of historic coronations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Important Structures within the Complex<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Shams-ol-Emareh (Edifice of the Sun):<\/strong> One of the most famous buildings in the palace complex.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It was built in the 1860s by Naser al-Din Shah Qajar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Marble Throne Hall (Takht-e-Marmar): <\/strong>Used for royal coronations and official ceremonies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mirror Hall:<\/strong> Famous for extensive mirror mosaics and luxurious decoration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Museum Buildings:<\/strong> The complex houses several museums displaying Qajar-era paintings &amp; royal gifts and artefacts.<\/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>High Chances of El Ni\u00f1o After July: WMO<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS1\/Geography<\/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 World Meteorological Organization forecasts a high likelihood of El Ni\u00f1o developing in the latter half of 2026, following the fading of the current La Ni\u00f1a into ENSO-neutral conditions.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>El Ni\u00f1o-Southern Oscillation (ENSO)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is a recurring natural phenomenon characterised by fluctuating ocean temperatures in the equatorial Pacific, coupled with changes in the atmosphere, which have a major influence on climate patterns in various parts of the world.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phases\u00a0 :\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>El Ni\u00f1o:<\/strong> It refers to an abnormal Warming of the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean. It is known to suppress monsoon rainfall.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It weakens easterly winds or reverses them; reduces rainfall over Indonesia and increases it over the tropical Pacific.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>La Ni\u00f1a \u2013<\/strong> Cooling of the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean; strengthens easterly winds; increases rainfall over Indonesia and decreases it over the central tropical Pacific.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Neutral <\/strong>\u2013 Sea surface temperatures are near average; neither El Ni\u00f1o nor La Ni\u00f1a dominates, though sometimes ocean and atmosphere conditions may not fully align.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Impacts on India <\/strong>: In India, El Ni\u00f1o is associated with decreased rainfall and higher temperatures, while La Ni\u00f1a is associated with increased rainfall and hence lower temperatures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source :<a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/india\/high-chances-of-el-nino-after-july-says-world-meteorological-organization-10563898\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS2\/IR<\/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 Iranian frigate <strong>IRIS Dena<\/strong> was reportedly sunk off the south-western coast of <strong>Sri Lanka<\/strong> after a torpedo strike by a <strong>United States Navy<\/strong> submarine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About About United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>UNCLOS is a comprehensive international treaty that establishes the legal framework for governance of oceans and seas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adopted in 1982 at Montego Bay, Jamaica and entered into force in 1994.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It defines:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Maritime boundaries of coastal states<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rights and duties of states in maritime zones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rules for navigation, resource exploitation, and environmental protection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Because of its extensive scope, it is commonly referred to as the <strong>\u201cConstitution of the Oceans.\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Membership:<\/strong> 168 parties, including the European Union.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Countries such as India, Japan, and China are parties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The United States has signed but not ratified the convention.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Maritime Zones under UNCLOS<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>UNCLOS divides the oceans into several legal zones, each with different rights and responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Territorial Sea:<\/strong> Extends up to 12 nautical miles from a coastal state&#8217;s baseline. The coastal state has full sovereignty over these waters. Foreign ships enjoy the right of innocent passage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contiguous Zone: <\/strong>Extends 12\u201324 nautical miles from the baseline. Coastal states can enforce laws relating to Customs, immigration, sanitation &amp; security.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ):<\/strong> Extends up to 200 nautical miles. The coastal state has exclusive rights over natural resources. However, other states retain freedom of navigation and overflight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>High Seas (International Waters):<\/strong> Areas beyond the EEZ of any state. No country has sovereignty over them. Governed by international law and UNCLOS principles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: TH<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>India renews Bilateral Swap Arrangement with Japan<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS2\/ International Relation<\/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 has renewed its Bilateral Swap Arrangement (BSA) with Japan with effect from 28th February, 2026.<\/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>A currency swap involves exchanging cash flows in one currency for another under predefined terms, here facilitating rupee-yen-USD conversions. It acts as a safety net, deterring speculative attacks on currencies and enhancing RBI&#8217;s exchange rate management.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>India maintains multiple Currency Swap Arrangements (CSAs) including the SAARC framework (2024-27, $2 billion total), India-UAE ($50 billion equivalent), and India-Sri Lanka ($4 billion). The Japan pact underscores deepening Indo-Japanese economic ties under their Special Strategic Partnership.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Renewal complements IMF facilities, boosts investor confidence, and supports regional financial resilience without altering the original 75 billion USD limit from prior agreements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/india-renews-bilateral-swap-arrangement-with-japan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>AIR<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS2\/ International Organisation<\/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 Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA has said that there has been no evidence of Iran building a nuclear bomb.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It was established in 1957 as the world\u2019s \u201cAtoms for Peace\u201d organisation within the UN, and governed by its own founding treaty, the Statute of the IAEA.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It serves as the UN&#8217;s nuclear watchdog, promoting peaceful atomic energy use while verifying safeguards against proliferation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Headquartered in Vienna, the body got the 2005 Nobel Peace Prize for non-proliferation efforts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The IAEA has 178 member states, India being one of the founding members of it.<\/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>Nucleic Acid Test (NAT)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS2\/ Health<\/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 of India has agreed to examine a petition seeking mandatory Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT) in all blood banks, viewing safe blood transfusion as part of the right to life under Article 21.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About NAT<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>NAT is a molecular technique that amplifies and detects viral RNA or DNA directly, identifying infections like HIV, Hepatitis B, and C earlier than antibody-based ELISA tests.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It reduces transfusion-transmitted infections (TTIs) risks by screening during the window period when antibodies are absent.<\/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>Project HANUMAN<\/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><strong>Project HANUMAN<\/strong> is a new initiative by the Andhra Pradesh government to mitigate human-wildlife conflicts through advanced rescue, monitoring, and community protection measures.<\/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>Its full name is <strong>Healing and Nurturing Units for Monitoring, Aid and Nursing of Wildlife<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It targets <strong>forest-fringe areas prone to incidents<\/strong> like elephant raids and snake bites, promoting coexistence via scientific tools and local involvement.<\/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>100 GPS-enabled vehicles, 93 rapid response units and 7 wildlife ambulances for quick rescues and aid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Four rescue centers in Visakhapatnam, Rajamahendravaram, Tirupati, and Birlut (or Byrluti).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8216;Vajra&#8217; volunteer teams at village level for minor incidents like snake rescues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AI systems for tracking animal movements and early warnings to settlements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HANUMAN app for reporting conflicts and coordination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhanced compensation like \u20b910 lakh for human deaths, \u20b92 lakh for injuries, market value for livestock.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: DTE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>\u200bSungudi Saris<\/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>Sungudi sarees are gaining popularity among consumers looking for distinctive and eco-friendly fashion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sungudi saris<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sungudi saris are traditional cotton saris which are Perfected by the <strong>Saurashtrian community<\/strong>, who migrated from Gujarat to Madurai (Tamil Nadu) in the 17th century.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It feature<strong>s intricate tie-and-dye patterns<\/strong> inspired by the night sky. Each sari, woven on a base cloth with a zari border.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is hand-knotted, dyed, washed, starched, and sun-dried, often revealing over 15,000 delicate white dots.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>process <\/strong>takes more than 15 days, producing breathable, culturally rich garments prized across generations.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Madurai Sungudi sari received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag in December 2005.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-dominant-color=\"8d4e37\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"810\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-15.png\" alt=\"\u200bsungudi saris\" class=\"not-transparent wp-image-68106\" style=\"--dominant-color: #8d4e37; aspect-ratio:1.5000837100284614;width:377px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-15.png 810w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-15-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-15-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Source :<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/photos\/in-frames-sungudi-shimmer\/article70690551.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TH<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><strong> In News <\/strong><\/p>\n<li class=\"ms-5\"> Tehran&#8217;s Golestan Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, sustained damage from shockwaves and debris caused by US-Israel airstrikes. <\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong> About <\/strong><\/p>\n<li class=\"ms-5\"> Golestan Palace is a historic royal complex that served as the official residence of the Qajar dynasty and is one of the oldest historic monuments in Tehran. <\/li>\n<li class=\"ms-5\"> The origins of the complex date back to the Safavid Dynasty, when Tehran first gained importance as a political centre. Later rulers expanded and renovated the palace complex. <\/li>\n<li class=\"ms-5\"> Golestan Palace reflects a blend of traditional Persian architecture and Western influences introduced during the 19th century. <\/li>\n<p><a href=\" https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/05-03-2026\/news-in-short-05-03-2026 \" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-sm float-end\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":68126,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-68105","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-current-affairs"],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2026\/03\/upsc-news-in-short-5-march-2026.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68105","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=68105"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68105\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":68112,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68105\/revisions\/68112"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/68126"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=68105"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=68105"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=68105"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}