New Additions to India’s UNESCO Tentative List: The Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced the inclusion of five new heritage properties and serial transnational proposals to India’s UNESCO Tentative List. With these new additions, India’s total count on the Tentative List has increased to 78. Newly Added Sites to India’s UNESCO Tentative List: Bagh Cave […]
Tag: 1st Oct 2026
Rising Digital Frauds and the Challenge of Ensuring Cyber Justice
Rising Digital Frauds and the Challenge of Ensuring Cyber Justice: According to data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), cybercrime cases in India rose sharply by 17.9% from 2023 – 2024, moving against the broader national trend where overall registered crime fell by 6%. Concurrently, the Status of Policing in India Report (SPIR) 2026 […]
FAO Committee on Forestry
FAO Committee on Forestry: India showcased it’s forest and landscape restoration at the Twenty-eighth Session of the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) Committee on Forestry (COFO 28) held in Rome. FAO Committee on Forestry is FAO’s (Food and Agriculture Organization) highest global intergovernmental body on forestry. It guides the organisation’s work and fostering international collaboration, […]
PRAMAAN Certificate
PRAMAAN Certificate: The Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister handed over India’s first PRAMAAN certificates under the Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme (IFWCS). PRAMAAN stands for Programme for Recognition and Accreditation of sustainable Management practices for Agroforestry And Natural forestry resources. Launched by: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) It is […]
Mandar Instrument
Mandar Instrument: The traditional musical instrument Mandar, has received official recognition with a Geographical Indication tag. Mandar Instrument is a traditional musical instrument deeply rooted in the folk culture and tribal life of Jharkhand. The Mandar is a percussion instrument characterised by its distinctive cylindrical shape made from red clay, which slightly bulges in the […]
Vasundhara Lake
Vasundhara Lake: The Uttarakhand state is installing first early-warning system at Vasundhara Tal in Chamoli to monitor it in real time. Vasundhara Lake is a high-altitude glacial lake located in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. It is situated at an elevation of about 4,795 meters in the Raikana valley. It serves as an originating source for […]
Fukutoku-Okanoba Volcano
Fukutoku-Okanoba Volcano: Japan’s Coast Guard recently reported signs of activity at the Fukutoku-Okanoba submarine volcano. Fukutoku-Okanoba Volcano is an active submarine volcano that is part of the Volcano Islands of Japan in the Pacific Ocean. It is part of the Izu-Bonin arc formed by subduction of the Pacific Plate beneath the Philippine Sea Plate. Its […]
What is Galaxy Frog?
What is Galaxy Frog? The rarely sighted Galaxy frog returned to the spotlight after the Additional Chief Secretary, Environment, Climate Change and Forests Department of Tamil Nadu, shared new images of the frog, as its galaxy-like spots are being studied. Galaxy Frog is a small, nocturnal amphibian. It is one of the rarest amphibians in […]
Didymocarpus nautiyalii
Didymocarpus nautiyalii: Botanists recently discovered a new plant species in Arunachal Pradesh’s Shi-Yomi district, highlighting the rich botanical diversity of the Eastern Himalaya. Didymocarpus nautiyalii is a new plant species. It was discovered in Arunachal Pradesh’s Shi-Yomi district. It belongs to the Gesneriaceae, a family of flowering plants. The small herb grows on moist rock […]
Unified Complex Radio Antenna (UNICORN)
Unified Complex Radio Antenna (UNICORN): Japan recently called on India to fast-track internal official processing of the agreement on the UNICORN (Unified Complex Radio Antenna) naval radar system. UNICORN, also known as NORA-50, is a shipborne integrated antenna system. It is a mast with integrated communication systems that is engineered to dramatically enhance a warship’s […]
