{"id":113289,"date":"2024-06-11T20:54:12","date_gmt":"2024-06-11T15:24:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/?post_type=current-affairs&p=113289"},"modified":"2024-06-12T15:22:29","modified_gmt":"2024-06-12T09:52:29","slug":"news-in-shorts-11-june-2024","status":"publish","type":"current-affairs","link":"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/current-affairs\/news-in-shorts-11-june-2024","title":{"rendered":"News in Shorts- 11 June 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n
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New Caledonia<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Recently, massive protests and riots broke out in New Caledonia following the French parliament’s decision to modify the voters’ list.<\/span><\/p>\n
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  • About: <\/b>New Caledonia, located in the Pacific, is a French overseas territory.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Naming:<\/b> In 1774, British explorer James Cook gave\u00a0 the name New Caledonia upon the island, drawing inspiration from the Latin term for Scotland.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Background:<\/b> France annexed the island in 1853, and it officially became a French overseas territory in 1946.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Geography: <\/b>New Caledonia comprises the island where the capital, Noumea, is situated, along with the Loyalty Islands, the Belep Islands, and the Ile des Pins.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Diverse Reefs: <\/b>New Caledonia’s lagoons, renowned for their diverse reefs and associated ecosystems, received UNESCO World Heritage status in 2008.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • River: <\/b>The Diahot River holds the distinction of being the longest river in New Caledonia.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Ethnic Composition: <\/b>Melanesians constitute over two-fifths of the population, while Europeans account for approximately one-third.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Kanak and Caldoche Ways of Life:<\/b><\/li>\n
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    • Kanak Identity: <\/b>Rooted in clan affiliation, familial networks, and land tenure rights.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Caldoche Lifestyle<\/b>: Integrated within a cash-based economy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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AIM \u2013 ICDK Water Challenge 4.0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/td>\n

Recently, <\/span>NITI Aayog’s<\/span><\/a> Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) unveils\u00a0 the ‘AIM \u2013 ICDK Water Challenge\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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  • About:<\/b> The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) has launched the fourth edition of the Water Challenge in collaboration with the Innovation Centre Denmark (ICDK) at the Royal Danish Embassy in India.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Aim: <\/b>This challenge seeks innovative solutions for critical water issues. It is part of a unique partnership between India and Denmark centered on green and sustainable strategies.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Eligibility: T<\/b>he challenge is open to students and young entrepreneurs under 35. It particularly encourages early-stage startups, researchers, and young innovators dedicated to environmental sustainability to apply.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/td>\n

A meeting of the<\/span> National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) was chaired by the Union Cabinet Secretary<\/b> to review the preparedness to deal with heat waves and forest fires.<\/span><\/p>\n

About : <\/b>The NCMC is set up by the Government of India for<\/span> disaster preparedness and effective coordination and implementation of relief measures and operations and providing support to states<\/b> during a natural calamity.<\/span><\/p>\n