International Mobile Equipment Identity Number: India’s active wireless mobile subscriber base reached 1,204.01 million in July 2026 and it brings new security challenges i.e the misuse of the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number or IMEI tampering. It is a unique 15-digit number that identifies a mobile device on a telecom network. The first eight […]
What is the Great Cormorant?
What is the Great Cormorant? A Hyderabad-born Canadian birder spotted a rare Great Cormorant at Ameenpur Lake near BHEL recently. Great Cormorant is a large waterbird and a member of the cormorant family of seabirds. Scientific Name: Phalacrocorax carbo They are probably the most widespread member of the cormorant family with a range that includes […]
Emi Koussi Volcano
Emi Koussi Volcano: A 2024 astronaut photo captured an unusual salt patch shining like snow on top of northern Chad’s imposing Emi Koussi volcano, which is covered with ancient lava, hidden vents and shadowy waterways. Emi Koussi Volcano is a large shield volcano located in the central Sahara in the north of the Republic of […]
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO)
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO): The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation recently called for rational, safe and responsible use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, used commonly to relieve pain and inflammation, and antibiotics. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) is the National Regulatory Authority (NRA) of India for pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and cosmetics. It is […]
Garamantes Civilization
Garamantes Civilization: A recent study using satellite imagery and aerial photographs has revealed previously undocumented fortified farms, walled villages and fortified towns in Libya’s Fezzan region, providing new evidence of the Garamantes civilization and its extensive settlement network. They were an ancient civilization that thrived in the Sahara Desert from approximately 500 BCE to 200 […]
Koel River : In News
Koel River : In News Four teenagers recently drowned in the Koel River in Jharkhand’s Palamu district while immersing materials used for Karma Puja Koel River is an important river flowing through the states of Jharkhand and Odisha. It originates from the Palamau Tiger Reserve, Jharkhand, and flows in the western part of Palamu District. […]
World Rhino Day 2026
World Rhino Day 2026: World Rhino Day was observed on 22nd September to raise awareness about the conservation of the world’s five remaining rhinoceros species. The 2026 theme, “Keep the Five Alive”, focuses on protecting rhino habitats, preventing poaching and curbing illegal rhino horn trade.On this occasion, the International Rhino Foundation (IRF) released its 2026 […]
11th Ayurveda Day
11th Ayurveda Day: The 11th Ayurveda Day was celebrated by the Ministry of Ayush in Nagpur with the theme “Ayurveda for a Healthy Future.”The celebrations witnessed the release of Safety Dossiers on Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris) and Chandrashura (Lepidium sativum), Standard Treatment Guidelines for dermatological disorders, and the “From Traditional Wisdom to Global Leadership: Ayush Vision […]
World Circular Economy Forum 2026
World Circular Economy Forum 2026: The World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) 2026 was held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, under the theme “Circular Economy: Transition for People and Prosperity”. It was the first time WCEF was hosted in South Asia, focusing on practical and scalable circular economy solutions.The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Ministry of Environment, […]
9th India International Water Week 2026
9th India International Water Week 2026: The 9th India International Water Week (IIWW) 2026 was inaugurated at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, focusing on climate-resilient water management and global cooperation for water security.IIWW 2026: Organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti from 22nd–26th September 2026 on the theme “Climate Resilient Water Management,” the event has evolved […]
