The UNESCO International Literacy Prizes 2026: UNESCO presented the 2026 International Literacy Prizes during the International Literacy Day global celebrations held in Chiapas, Mexico, under the theme Literacy for people, the planet and prosperity.The premier global awards honoring excellence, innovation, and measurable impact in advancing foundational and functional literacy worldwide. Each laureate receives a cash […]
Tag: 10th Sep 2026
Badingilo-Boma Landscape
Badingilo-Boma Landscape: The Boma-Badingilo Migratory Landscape was officially inscribed as South Sudan’s first-ever UNESCO World Heritage Site.A contiguous transboundary wilderness and wildlife corridor network centered on Boma National Park and Badingilo National Park. Managed under a 10-year co-management agreement between the Government of South Sudan and the conservation nonprofit African Parks, it anchors the broader […]
Mount Anak Krakatau
Mount Anak Krakatau: A series of intense volcanic eruptions at Indonesia’s Mount Anak Krakatau blanketed Jakarta and surrounding provinces in dense ash clouds.An active volcanic island and stratovolcano featuring a pyroclastic cone. Its name translates to Child of Krakatoa in Indonesian.Located in Situated in the Sunda Strait between the major islands of Java and Sumatra, […]
Cell Broadcast System : Resumed
Cell Broadcast System: Resumed The Cell Broadcast System (CBS) has been resumed in India, by the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DoT). Cell Broadcast System is a telecom-enabled public warning system that enables authorities to broadcast simultaneous, geo-targeted alerts to mobile devices within a defined area. It is indigenous technology developed by the Centre for […]
5th e-FAST India Summit 2026
5th e-FAST India Summit 2026: NITI Aayog launched the Platform for Aggregating Clean Transport (PACT) at the 5th e-FAST India Summit 2026. The e-FAST India (Electric Freight Accelerator for Sustainable Transport – India) is a NITI Aayog government–industry platform focused on moving medium- and heavy-duty freight towards zero-emission vehicles. It brings together government and industry […]
Mindoro bleeding-heart Pigeon
Mindoro bleeding-heart Pigeon: Mindoro bleeding-heart pigeon was reappeared after 20 years which confirmed that it is still surviving in the wild. Mindoro bleeding-heart Pigeon is a ground-dwelling pigeon endemic to Mindoro, Philippines. It is one of seven species of bleeding-hearts, or “bleeding-heart” doves, five of which are endemic to the Philippines. It is ground-dwelling and […]
Digital Hawala
Digital Hawala: The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has flagged the growing use of digital hawala for money laundering and terror financing.Its latest report notes that nearly 70% of surveyed jurisdictions have detected the use of new technologies in underground banking networks. Digital hawala is the technology-enabled evolution of the traditional informal hawala system, where […]
The OPEC Plus
The OPEC Plus: Seven core OPEC+ nations decided in a virtual meeting to keep their crude oil output targets unchanged for October.The decision came amid global economic uncertainties and continuing supply disruptions across the Middle East and the Strait of Hormuz. OPEC+ is an expanded coalition comprising member states of the Organization of the Petroleum […]
LORA Missile
LORA Missile: Germany successfully tested the LORA missile in the North Atlantic overnight, military officials said recently. The LORA (Long Range Artillery) is a short-range, road-mobile, ground- and sea-launched ballistic missile developed and operated by Israel. It is believed to have entered service in Israel in 2007. It is designed to strike high-value targets deep […]
The El Alamein International Airshow
The El Alamein International Airshow: The Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Sarang Helicopter Display Team reached Egypt to participate in the second edition of the El Alamein International Airshow. A premier international aerospace, defence, and commercial aviation exhibition serving Africa and the Middle East, showcasing static and flying aircraft displays alongside high-level industry conferences. Host: […]
