Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026: The Indian Air Force (IAF) will host the second edition of its largest-ever multinational air exercise, Tarang Shakti-26 in Jodhpur. Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 is the multinational air exercise to be conducted in Jodhpur. Participating Countries: Eight friendly foreign countries such as Australia, Bangladesh, France, Germany, Greece, Sri Lanka, UAE and […]
Tag: 24th Sep 2026
Lord Howe Island
Lord Howe Island: A 16-year study from Lord Howe Island found record levels of plastic ingestion in fledgling sable shearwaters. Lord Howe Island is a crescent-shaped, volcanic island. It was discovered in 1788 and named for Admiral Lord Howe by Lieutenant Henry Lidgbird Ball of the British navy. About 47% of the island’s vascular plants […]
Oxyserphus narendrani
Oxyserphus narendrani: Researchers discovered the tiny insect in Dibru-Saikhowa National Park and named it Oxyserphus narendrani. Oxyserphus narendrani is a new species of parasitic wasp discovered in Dibru-Saikhowa National Park Assam. The members of the Oxyserphus genus are incredibly rare in insect collections globally and are typically only found in high-altitude areas. Dibru-Saikhowa National Park […]
International Mobile Equipment Identity Number
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 […]
National Single Window System : In News
National Single Window System: In News The National Single Window System marks a significant step towards creating a transparent, and technology-driven regulatory ecosystem. National Single Window System serves as a digital platform that guides investors in identifying and applying for the approvals required for their businesses. It is implemented by the Department for Promotion of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
