Karnataka’s new biodiversity heritage site The Karnataka government has declared a 1,495-acre forest in Mamadapur, Vijayapura district as a biodiversity heritage site. Name: The site has been named Shri Siddeshwara Swamiji Biodiversity Heritage Site. Purpose: The declaration aims to conserve the ric...
Secretary-general of International Sericulture Commission P. Sivakumar, Member-Secretary of the Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles, has been elected as the Secretary-General of the International Sericulture Commission (ISC) for the term 2025-2027. ISC Role: As Secretary-General of ISC, he will...
ITU World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly 2024 Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the ITU World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA) 2024. Event Date: October 15, 2024. Location: Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Significance: This is the first time the WTSA is being hosted i...
5th National Water Awards 2023 announced The 5th National Water Awards 2023 were recently announced, recognizing outstanding contributions to water conservation and management across India. Winners: Odisha won the top spot in the Best State category, with Uttar Pradesh securing the second position, ...
Abu Dhabi named world's wealthiest city Global SWF has crowned Abu Dhabi as the world's wealthiest city with an estimated capital of $1.7 trillion. Ranking: Abu Dhabi tops the list of the world's richest cities, surpassing competitors like Oslo, Beijing, and Riyadh. What is the primary and the highe...