{"id":69232,"date":"2026-03-17T18:17:32","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T12:47:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=69232"},"modified":"2026-03-17T18:27:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T12:57:41","slug":"news-in-short-17-03-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/17-03-2026\/news-in-short-17-03-2026","title":{"rendered":"News In Short 17-03-2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Tribal Arts in Conversation<\/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>The Tribes Art Fest 2026, held at <strong>Travancore Palace in New Delhi<\/strong>, showcased India\u2019s rich tribal artistic heritage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Major Tribal Art Forms Highlighted<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Warli Painting:<\/strong> It originates from <strong>Maharashtra<\/strong> and is practised by the <strong>Warli tribe.<\/strong> It has roots possibly dating back to the Neolithic period (2500\u20133000 BC). <strong>Key features are;<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use of <strong>white pigment <\/strong>made from <strong>rice paste<\/strong> on mud walls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Representation through basic <strong>geometric shapes (circles, triangles, squares).<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Themes<\/strong> include agriculture, rituals, hunting, and Tarpa dance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"6d4f26\" data-has-transparency=\"true\" style=\"--dominant-color: #6d4f26;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"337\" height=\"223\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-96.png\" alt=\"tribal arts in conversation\" class=\"has-transparency wp-image-69234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-96.png 337w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-96-300x199.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 337px) 100vw, 337px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Rabha and Tamang Masks: <\/strong>Mask-making is central to the <strong>Rabha tribe of Assam and North Bengal.<\/strong> Masks are made using <strong>wood, bamboo, gourd, or clay<\/strong>, and painted in vibrant colours.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They depict <strong>gods, spirits, animals, and mythological beings<\/strong>, used in ritual dances and folk theatre.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Similar traditions exist among the <strong>Tamang community <\/strong>of the Himalayan region.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gond Art: <\/strong>Gond painting originates from central India, especially <strong>Madhya Pradesh<\/strong>. It has received a <strong>GI tag, <\/strong>ensuring legal protection and recognition. <strong>Key features are;<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use of dots and lines to create intricate patterns.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Themes rooted in folklore, animals, forests, and ecology.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"7d5b4b\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #7d5b4b;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"262\" height=\"194\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-95.png\" alt=\"gond art\" class=\"not-transparent wp-image-69233\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bhil Painting:<\/strong> It is practised by the Bhil tribe, one of India\u2019s largest indigenous groups mainly from <strong>Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Rajasthan<\/strong>. It is considered among the <strong>oldest tribal art traditions. Key features are:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Use of thousands of coloured dots,<\/strong> symbolising seeds and nature\u2019s rhythm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Themes include <strong>deities, animals, forests, and daily life.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"828486\" data-has-transparency=\"true\" style=\"--dominant-color: #828486;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"315\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-97.png\" alt=\"bhil painting\" class=\"has-transparency wp-image-69235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-97.png 315w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-97-300x193.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 315px) 100vw, 315px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2240480&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Nor&#8217;wester Season<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS1\/Geography<\/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 severe Nor\u2019wester struck Odisha recently.<\/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 \u201cNor\u2019wester\u201d (short for northwester) refers to a specific type of violent <strong>pre-monsoon thunderstorm <\/strong>common in parts of South Asia, especially in eastern India and Bangladesh.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is a sudden, short-lived but intense storm that typically occurs during <strong>March to May.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is known locally in eastern India (especially West Bengal) as <strong>\u201cKalbaisakhi\u201d.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is Caused by intense heating of land during summer.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When the hot, dry air meets the cool, moist air, it creates instability in the atmosphere.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The warm air rises rapidly (convection), forming towering thunderclouds (cumulonimbus).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This leads to heavy rain, strong winds, lightning and thunder.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/two-killed-as-severe-norwester-hits-mayurbhanj-district-in-odisha\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>AIR<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Fujairah Port<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS1\/Geography<\/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 targeted drone attack happened at the <strong>Port of Fujairah<\/strong> in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).<\/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>It is the only multi-purpose maritime facility on the east coast of the United Arab Emirates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strategically located just <strong>70 nautical miles outside the Strait of Hormuz<\/strong>, the Port provides an essential economic link between Europe and Asia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Other Ports in the News Due to Ongoing West Asia Conflict<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ras Tanura (Saudi Arabia)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jebel Ali (UAE)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Umm Qasr (Iraq)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-dominant-color=\"c9dbde\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-98-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"fujairah port\" class=\"not-transparent wp-image-69236\" style=\"--dominant-color: #c9dbde; width:418px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-98-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-98-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-98-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-98-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-98-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-98.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/world\/middle-east\/dubai-news-watch-fire-erupts-again-at-fujairah-port-in-uae-harbour-suspends-oil-loadings\/articleshow\/129604704.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TOI<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>NMDC Iron Ore Production<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS1\/Geography; 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><strong>NMDC Limited<\/strong> has become India\u2019s first mining company to achieve <strong>50 million tonnes (MT) <\/strong>of iron ore production in a single financial year (FY 2025\u201326).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Iron Ore<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Iron ore refers to <strong>rocks and minerals <\/strong>from which metallic iron is extracted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Iron ore is categorized into<strong> four main types based on iron content and quality<\/strong>: <strong>Magnetite <\/strong>(best quality, >70% iron), <strong>Hematite<\/strong> (most important industrial ore, 60-70% iron), <strong>Limonite<\/strong> (lower grade, 40-60% iron), and <strong>Siderite<\/strong> (poor quality, &lt;40% iron).\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>India is the 4th largest producer<\/strong>, after Australia, Brazil, and China.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Odisha leads in production<\/strong>, followed by Chhattisgarh and Karnataka.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About NMDC<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Established in <strong>1958<\/strong> to develop India\u2019s iron ore resources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>India\u2019s <strong>largest iron ore producer<\/strong> and a <strong>Navratna CPSE<\/strong> under the <strong>Ministry of Steel<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Production increased from <strong>~10 MT (1978)<\/strong> to <strong>50 MT (FY26)<\/strong>, reflecting sustained growth.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Supports India\u2019s target of 300 MT steel production capacity by 2030.<\/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=2240031&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Gynandromorphy<\/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 rare case of gynandromorphy has been reported in a freshwater crab species <strong>Vela carli <\/strong>from <strong>Silent Valley National Park<\/strong> in the Western Ghats.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is Gynandromorphy?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gynandromorphy refers to the <strong>presence of both male and female characteristics in a single organism.<\/strong> It occurs due to;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Errors in cell division <\/strong>(mitosis\/meiosis).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chromosomal anomalies <\/strong>during early development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is different from;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hermaphroditism:<\/strong> Organism has functional reproductive organs of both sexes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Intersex conditions:<\/strong> Mixed sexual characteristics but not distinct male\/female halves.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\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>Silent Valley National Park<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is located in the<strong> Nilgiri hills, Kerala.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Silent Valley was declared as a <strong>National Park in 1984 <\/strong>and formally inaugurated in the year <strong>1985.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The<strong> Bhavani River,<\/strong> a tributary of the Kaveri River, and <strong>Kunthipuzha River<\/strong>, a tributary of Bharathapuzha river, originate in the vicinity of Silent Valley.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>indigenous tribal groups<\/strong> that live within park boundaries include<strong>Irulas, Kurumbas, Mudugas and Kattunaikkars.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/energy-and-environment\/crab-in-silent-valley-found-displaying-both-male-and-female-biological-traits\/article70751063.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\u2019s First National Report (NR1) on Nagoya Protocol<\/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 recently submitted its <strong>first National Report (NR1) on Nagoya Protocol<\/strong> implementation to the <strong>CBD Secretariat<\/strong>, marking a key milestone in biodiversity governance.<\/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 report, prepared by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in collaboration with the National Biodiversity Authority, covers the period from November 2017 to December 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>During the reporting period (2017\u20132025), India issued 12,830 Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) approvals, including 5,913 approvals by the National Biodiversity Authority and 6,917 approvals by State Biodiversity Boards (SBBs\/UTBCs) for commercial utilisation of biological resources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is the Nagoya Protocol?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adopted on October 29, 2010, in Nagoya, Japan, and effective from October 12, 2014, it ensures <strong>fair access to genetic resources and benefit-sharing (monetary or non-monetary) <\/strong>via prior informed consent and mutually agreed terms.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>India ratified it in 2012, aligning with its <strong>Biological Diversity Act, 2002<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>India&#8217;s Framework<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India\u2019s ABS framework operates under the<strong> Biological Diversity Act, 2002<\/strong>, supported by the Biological Diversity Rules, 2024 and the ABS Regulations, 2025, through a <strong>three-tier institutional structure<\/strong> comprising the National Biodiversity Authority, State Biodiversity Boards\/Union Territory Biodiversity Councils, and Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs) at the local level.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>India issued 3,556 IRCCs globally, over 60% of the total.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2240577&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PIB<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Nominations for Padma Awards-2027 Begins<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: Miscellaneous<\/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 Centre has opened nominations and recommendations for the Padma Awards 2027, one of the country\u2019s highest civilian honours.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The nomination process began on March 15 and will remain open until July 31, 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Padma Awards<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Padma Awards are among India\u2019s highest civilian honours instituted in 1954.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They<strong> <\/strong>are presented in <strong>three categories<\/strong>: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00a0\u2018Padma Vibhushan\u2019 is awarded for exceptional and distinguished service;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2018Padma Bhushan\u2019 for distinguished service of high order and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00a0\u2018Padma Shri\u2019 for distinguished service in any field.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The awards recognise \u201cwork of distinction\u201d and are given for exceptional achievements or service across a wide range of fields, including art, literature and education, sports, medicine, social work, science and engineering, public affairs, civil service, trade and industry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All individuals are eligible for the awards regardless of race, occupation, position or gender.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>However, government servants, including employees of public sector undertakings, are generally not eligible, except for doctors and scientists.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The government is committed to transform Padma Awards into \u201cPeople\u2019s Padma\u201d, encouraging citizens to nominate deserving individuals.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Self-nominations are also allowed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The nominations must include detailed information about the nominee\u2019s distinguished achievements in their respective fields<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>nominations will be accepted only through the online Rashtriya Puraskar Portal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The awards are announced on the occasion of Republic Day every year.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>These Awards are conferred by the President of India at ceremonial functions which are held at RashtrapatiBhawan usually around March\/ April every year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source :<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2240371&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PIB<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><strong> Context <\/strong><\/p>\n<li class=\"ms-5\"> The Tribes Art Fest 2026, held at Travancore Palace in New Delhi, showcased India\u2019s rich tribal artistic heritage. <\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong> Major Tribal Art Forms Highlighted <\/strong><\/p>\n<li class=\"ms-5\"> Warli Painting: It originates from Maharashtra and is practised by the Warli tribe. It has roots possibly dating back to the Neolithic period (2500\u20133000 BC). Key features are; <\/li>\n<li class=\"ms-5\"> Use of white pigment made from rice paste on mud walls. <\/li>\n<li class=\"ms-5\"> Representation through basic geometric shapes (circles, triangles, squares). <\/li>\n<p><a href=\" https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/17-03-2026\/news-in-short-17-03-2026 \" 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-69232","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\/69232","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=69232"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69232\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":69243,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69232\/revisions\/69243"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=69232"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=69232"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=69232"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}