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India’s Oldest Nuclear Plant Gets New Life: Safety Upgrades Clear Way for Another Decade

May 12, 2026

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India’s nuclear safety regulator gave good news on 7 May 2026. The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) approved the restart of Unit-2 at Tarapur Atomic Power Station in Maharashtra. This unit can now run for another 10 years. The plant went through major safety upgrades and refurbishment. The first unit was cleared earlier in December 2025. Both units are India’s oldest boiling water reactors.

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Two Indian Vultures Fly Over 1,000 km – From Maharashtra to Madhya Pradesh

May 12, 2026

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Two Indian vultures made a long journey. They were released in Melghat Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra. Later, people spotted them near Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. They flew more than 1,000 km. This is good news for a bird that is critically endangered. The Indian vulture once faced near extinction because of a common painkiller given to cattle.

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Tristan da Cunha: The Most Remote Inhabited Island on Earth

May 12, 2026

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Tristan da Cunha is a group of islands in the South Atlantic Ocean. It is known as the most remote inhabited chain of islands in the world. Recently, British military medics did a rare parachute mission there. They helped a person who may have hantavirus from a cruise ship. The islands have no airstrip. Only 250 people live there. Land is owned by everyone together. This topic is useful for geography and current affairs exams.

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VB-GRAMG Act 2025: New Rural Job Scheme Replaces MGNREGA from July 2026

May 12, 2026

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The Indian government has passed a new law. It is called the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025 or VB-GRAMG. This new law will replace the old MGNREGA from 1 July 2026. The new act gives more days of work to rural families. It also changes how money is shared between the Centre and states. The goal is to create better assets and fight climate change. This topic is very important for UPSC, SSC, and state exams.

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SEHAT Mission: ICMR and ICAR Join Hands for Better Health Through Farming

May 12, 2026

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On 11 May 2026, two big Indian councils came together. They are the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). They launched a new programme called SEHAT. SEHAT stands for Science Excellence for Health through Agricultural Transformation. The goal is to use farming to improve people's health. The focus is on stopping diseases before they start. This is a national mission. It will help with malnutrition and common illnesses like diabetes. This topic is useful for UPSC, SSC, and health exams.

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