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KAUST Scientists Create Electricity-Free Cooler That Drops Temperature to 3.6°C

May 12, 2026

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Scientists in Saudi Arabia have made a cooling system that does not need electricity. It is called Nescod. The name stands for No Electricity and Sustainable Cooling on Demand. The system uses ammonium nitrate and water. When the salt dissolves in water, it absorbs heat and makes the surroundings cold. This is a big help for hot and dry places where electricity is not always available.

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PM MITRA Park Inaugurated in Warangal-A Mega Hub for India’s Textile Industry

May 12, 2026

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The Prime Minister of India recently opened a new PM MITRA Park in Warangal, Telangana. PM MITRA stands for Pradhan Mantri Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel. This is a large textile hub. It brings all steps of textile production into one place. Spinning, weaving, dyeing, printing, and garment making – everything happens at the same location. Seven such parks are being built across India. The Ministry of Textiles runs this scheme.

 

 

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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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