News: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) recently busted a an illegal Alprazolam manufacturing unit in Valsad, Gujarat, under “Operation White Cauldron.” About Alprazolam Alprazolam is a psychotropic substance regulated under the Narcotics, Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. Drug Class: It belongs to the class of drugs called benzodiazepines. Uses: It is primarily… Continue reading Alprazolam
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Project Suncatcher
News: Google unveiled Project Suncatcher to explore space-based AI compute using solar-powered satellites. About Project Suncatcher It is a research initiative exploring how constellations of solar-powered satellites could host data centres in space. Initiative of: it is an initiative of Google. Aim: To examine whether future AI computing can be powered by solar energy harnessed… Continue reading Project Suncatcher
Emission Gap Report 2025
News: UNEP’s “Emission Gap Report 2025: Off Target” says updated climate pledges slightly reduce warming projections but still leave the world exposed to serious risks. About Emission Gap Report 2025 It is an annual assessment that measures the gap between pledged emission cuts and pathways needed to meet the Paris Agreement temperature goals. Published by:… Continue reading Emission Gap Report 2025
Ramman Festival
News: President Droupadi Murmu received a Ramman mask at a special Uttarakhand Assembly session, spotlighting this centuries-old Garhwal festival. About Ramman Festival It is a multiform cultural event that reflects the community’s environmental, spiritual, and cultural concepts and recounts its founding myths. Location associated with: Twin villages of Saloor-Dungra in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli. It strengthens community… Continue reading Ramman Festival
Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS
News: NASA confirmed water’s chemical fingerprint on interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, reshaping ideas on comet evolution and ingredients for life. About Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS 3I/ATLAS is an interstellar comet – the third known object from outside our solar system. Naming: The prefix “3I” marks it as the third confirmed interstellar object after: 1I/ʻOumuamua– identified in 2017… Continue reading Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS
Contempt of Court in India
News: Recent alleged derogatory remarks against the Chief Justice of India and the Supreme Court triggered calls for contempt proceedings to protect judicial authority. About Contempt of Court in India Contempt of court is a legal tool used to protect the dignity and functioning of courts by addressing conduct that lowers their authority or obstructs… Continue reading Contempt of Court in India
Subsidiary Body on Article 8(j) and Other Provisions (SB8J)
News: Recently, the first meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Article 8(j) and Other Provisions (SB8J) issued recommendations on its functioning to ensure meaningful IPLC participation in CBD decision-making. About Subsidiary Body on Article 8(j) and Other Provisions (SB8J) It is the first permanent body of its kind under any multilateral environmental agreement, providing a… Continue reading Subsidiary Body on Article 8(j) and Other Provisions (SB8J)
Umngot River
News: Meghalaya’s Umngot River is in news as soil dumping into a feeder rivulet turned its crystal-clear waters muddy, prompting government intervention. About Umngot River It also called Dawki River or Wah Umngot. Origin: It originates from the Eastern Shillong Peak, which is located 1,800 m above sea level. Location : It flows through Dawki… Continue reading Umngot River
World Cooperative Monitor (WCM) Report 2025
News: Union Minister of Cooperation has congratulated Amul and Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) for occupying the first two ranks among the top ten cooperatives in the world. About World Cooperative Monitor (WCM) Report 2025 It is the 13th edition of a comprehensive global study on cooperatives and mutual enterprises. Released by: International Cooperative… Continue reading World Cooperative Monitor (WCM) Report 2025
Key Facts About Cameroon
News: Cameroon’s security forces killed 48 civilians during protests over President Paul Biya’s re-election. Key Facts About Cameroon Location: It is located in Central and West Africa on the Bight of Bonny, part of the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean. Capital: Yaoundé is the capital. Boundary: It shares land borders with six countries:… Continue reading Key Facts About Cameroon
