{"id":116595,"date":"2024-06-25T19:55:40","date_gmt":"2024-06-25T14:25:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/?post_type=current-affairs&p=116595"},"modified":"2024-06-25T22:15:21","modified_gmt":"2024-06-25T16:45:21","slug":"news-in-shorts-25-june-2024","status":"publish","type":"current-affairs","link":"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/current-affairs\/news-in-shorts-25-june-2024","title":{"rendered":"News in Shorts- 25 June 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Kozhikode\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/td>\n

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  • Recently, UNESCO designated Kozhikode as India’s first<\/span> ‘City of Literature,’<\/b> recognizing it under the literary category of the<\/span> UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN).<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Kozhikode<\/b><\/p>\n

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    • Contemporary Significance: <\/b>Kozhikode has a strong literary foundation, featuring over 500 libraries and more than 70 publishers.<\/span>\n
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      • It is also known for its high level of literary education.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • In 2012, the city earned the title “City of Sculptures” (Shilpa Nagaram) due to the numerous architectural sculptures scattered throughout the city.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        About UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN)<\/b><\/p>\n

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        • Origins:<\/b> Established in 2004, the UCCN promotes cooperation among cities that have identified creativity as a strategic factor for sustainable urban development.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Cities Covered:<\/b> The network includes 350 cities worldwide.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Seven Creative Fields Covered:<\/b> Crafts and Folk Art, Design, Film, Gastronomy, Literature, Media Arts, and Music.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Significance:<\/b> The UCCN designation provides global recognition and boosts tourism.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Other Indian Cities on UCCN:<\/b><\/li>\n
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          • Music:<\/b> Gwalior, Chennai, Varanasi<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Film:<\/b> Mumbai<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Gastronomy:<\/b> Hyderabad<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Crafts and Folk Art:<\/b> Jaipur and Srinagar<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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e-SAKSHI Portal<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/td>\n

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  • A hands-on training workshop on the e-SAKSHI Portal was conducted to familiarize participants with the revised fund flow procedures under the MPLAD Scheme.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    e-SAKSHI Portal:<\/b><\/p>\n

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    • About<\/b>: Launched for the revised fund flow procedure under the<\/span> Members <\/b>of <\/span>Parliament Local Area Development (MPLAD) Scheme.<\/b><\/li>\n
    • Benefits<\/b>: This initiative promises a multitude of benefits, transforming how MPs oversee and engage with development projects in their constituencies.<\/span>\n
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      • It <\/span>offers convenience and accessibility<\/b>, empowering MPs to propose, track, and manage projects seamlessly.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • This real-time access <\/span>improves decision-making processes, <\/b>enabling quick responses to emerging needs or issues.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
      • Aim:<\/b>\u00a0 The application aims <\/span>to enhance communication between MPs and relevant authorities<\/b>, ensuring efficient information exchange.<\/span>\n
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        • It <\/span>promotes transparency <\/b>by providing MPs with immediate updates on the status and progress of their proposed projects.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
        • It<\/span> includes features for budget management<\/b>, allowing MPs to monitor expenditures effectively.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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INS Sunayna<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/td>\n

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  • Recently, INS Sunayna docked at Port Louis, Mauritius.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    INS Sunayna:<\/b><\/p>\n

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    • About:<\/b> INS Sunayna, a Saryu-class Offshore Patrol Vessel, was commissioned at Kochi and operates under the Southern Naval Command.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Features: <\/b>Designed for fleet support operations, coastal and offshore patrolling, <\/span>ocean surveillance, monitoring Sea Lines of Communication<\/b>, protecting offshore assets, and performing escort duties.<\/span>\n
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      • Capable of reaching speeds of up to 25 knots.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Features an automatic power management system.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Equipped with state-of-the-art navigation, communication, and electronic support systems.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Other vessels in the Saryu class include INS Sumitra and INS Sumedha.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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New safety standards for electric vehicles<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/td>\n

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  • Recently, the<\/span> Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) <\/b>has implemented two new safety standards for electric vehicles, namely IS 18590: 2024 and IS 18606: 2024.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) new safety standards:<\/b><\/p>\n

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    • EV Safety Standards:<\/b> These standards ensure that the powertrain, a critical component of electric vehicles in categories L, M, and N, meets rigorous safety requirements.\u00a0<\/span>\n
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      • They also prioritize the performance and security of electric vehicle batteries.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
      • Safety Standard for E-Rickshaws and E-Karts<\/b>: BIS has introduced a new standard, IS 18294: 2023, tailored for E-rickshaws and E-Karts. This standard encompasses construction and functionality to guarantee the safety of drivers and passengers alike.<\/span>\n
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        • BIS now encompasses a comprehensive set of 30 standards for electric vehicles and their accessories, which includes charging systems.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
        • Significance:<\/b> These new standards play a crucial role in advancing India’s sustainable, eco-friendly, and efficient transportation infrastructure.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Srinagar\u2019s \u2018World Craft City\u2019 tag<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/td>\n

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