UNESCO : Agency’s Next Director Unesco’s executive board has nominated an Egyptian former tourism and antiquities minister, Khaled el-Anani, to be the agency’s next director. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations. It is dedicated to strengthening our shared humanity through the promotion of education, […]
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Indian Radio Software Architecture standard
Indian Radio Software Architecture standard: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in collaboration with the Integrated Defence Staff and the Tri-Services released Indian Radio Software Architecture (IRSA) standard 1.0. It provides a standardised software architecture defining how different radio systems communicate securely and efficiently. It is India’s first national specification defining a standardized software […]
Supermoon : Celestial Phenomenon
Supermoon : Celestial Phenomenon A rare celestial phenomenon, the supermoon, illuminated the skyline around the world. A supermoon occurs when a full moon or new moon coincides with the perigee or moon’s closest approach to the earth in its elliptical orbit. Because the moon’s orbit is not a perfect circle, its distance from the earth […]
PM-SETU Scheme : Launched
PM-SETU Scheme: Launched Prime Minister of India launched the PM-SETU (Prime Minister’s Scheme for Empowerment through Technology Upgradation). PM-SETU (Prime Minister’s Scheme for Empowerment through Technology Upgradation) is a centrally sponsored flagship initiative aimed at transforming India’s skill ecosystem through modernized, industry-driven ITIs. It envisions a “Government-owned, Industry-managed” model for vocational training to make India’s […]
India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025
India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025: Prime Minister of India inaugurated the 9th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi — Asia’s largest telecom, media, and technology forum. India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025: India Mobile Congress (IMC) is Asia’s largest digital communications and technology exhibition, serving as a global platform for […]
The Entry/Exit System (EES)
The Entry/Exit System (EES): From October 12, 2025, the European Union (EU) will begin implementing its long-delayed biometric Entry/Exit System (EES), marking a major change in how non-EU citizens, including British travellers, enter and leave the Schengen area. The EES is a biometric border control system designed to digitally record the entry and exit of […]
Indian Air Force Day 2025
Indian Air Force Day 2025: India is celebrating the 93rd Air Force Day on October 8, 2025, honouring the bravery, sacrifice, and professionalism of Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel.Air Force Day is observed annually on October 8 to commemorate the foundation of the Indian Air Force (IAF) and to honour the air warriors who safeguard […]
Nesolynx banabitanae
Nesolynx banabitanae: A new species of wasp named Nesolynx banabitanae was recently discovered in Salt Lake, West Bengal.It is a new species of wasp.It was found in the lush environs of Central Park, Salt Lake, West Bengal.It was named ‘Nesolynx banabitanae’ in honour of Banabitan, the local name for Central Park, where the wasp was […]
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla Appointed Brand Ambassador of Buildathon 2025
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla Appointed Brand Ambassador of Buildathon 2025: Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian to reach the International Space Station (ISS), has been appointed brand ambassador of Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025 India’s largest-ever school hackathon. Organised by the Ministry of Education in partnership with Atal Innovation Mission and NITI Aayog, the Buildathon […]
PayPal Onboards India’s UPI as First Payments System Partner
PayPal Onboards India’s UPI as First Payments System Partner: PayPal CEO Alex Chriss announced that India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has become the first payments system partner to be integrated into PayPal World, the company’s newly launched global payments platform. The partnership marks a significant milestone for both PayPal and India’s fintech ecosystem, further enhancing […]
