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

May 12, 2026

Overview

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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Giri’s Geckoella: Rare Gecko Spotted in Mumbai’s Aarey Forest

May 12, 2026

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A rare gecko named Cyrtodactylus varadgirii was recently seen in Aarey forest in Mumbai. Wildlife lovers and a researcher spotted it. This gecko is also called Giri’s Geckoella. It is named after scientist Varad Giri. The gecko lives only in India. It comes out at night and eats insects. It was first discovered in 2016. Scientists still do not know much about it. This topic is useful for biology and environment exams.

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West Bengal Announces Annapurna Bhandar Scheme: Rs 3,000 Monthly for Women

May 12, 2026

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On 11 May 2026, the new BJP government in West Bengal held its first cabinet meeting. After that meeting, they announced a new scheme for women. It is called Annapurna Bhandar. Under this scheme, eligible women will get Rs 3,000 per month. The money will go directly to their bank accounts. The scheme will start on 1 June 2026. It will replace or upgrade the old Lakshmir Bhandar scheme. This topic is useful for state exams and current affairs.

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CJI Surya Kant Launches "One Case, One Data" and "Su Sahay" Chatbot at Supreme Court

May 11, 2026

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On 11 May 2026, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant launched two new digital tools at the Supreme Court. The first is called "One Case, One Data." The second is an AI chatbot named "Su Sahay." These tools will connect court data from all levels. They will help people get case information easily. The National Informatics Centre built the chatbot. This move makes Indian courts more transparent and user-friendly.

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