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National Technology Day 2026: Why India Celebrates 11 May Every Year

May 11, 2026

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India celebrates National Technology Day on 11 May every year. This day reminds us of a big achievement. On 11 May 1998, India tested nuclear bombs at Pokhran in Rajasthan. These tests were called Pokhran-II or Operation Shakti. The government declared 11 May as National Technology Day in 1999. On the same day in 1998, India also flew its first indigenous aircraft and tested a missile. The theme for 2026 is "Responsible Innovation for Inclusive Growth." This topic is very useful for UPSC, SSC, Railway, and state exams.

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Yashoda Programme-Rajasthan Breast Milk Donation Programme

May 11, 2026

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Rajasthan is doing great work to save newborn babies. The state has set up human milk banks. These banks collect breast milk from healthy mothers. Then they give it to babies whose own mothers cannot feed them. The Barmer Mother Milk Bank has already helped over 3,000 babies. The Jeevan Dhara bank in Jaipur was the first state-run milk bank in Rajasthan. The Yashoda programme runs with help from Norway. This topic is important for medical and nursing exams.

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International Day of Plant Health 2026: Date, Theme, and Why It Matters for Food Security

May 11, 2026

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Every year on 12 May, the world celebrates the International Day of Plant Health. This day reminds us why healthy plants are important. Plants give us food and oxygen. But pests and diseases harm them. The theme for 2026 is "Plant Biosecurity for Food Security." The United Nations and the Food and Agriculture Organization support this day. This topic is very useful for competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, Banking, and NABARD.

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India Activates 165-Laboratory Network to Track Hantavirus After MV Hondius Cases

May 11, 2026

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India has activated a large surveillance network of 165 laboratories to monitor hantavirus infections. The move came after reports of hantavirus cases linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship. The Union Health Ministry started precautionary monitoring to protect public health and strengthen early virus detection across the country.

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Tamil Nadu Forms Singappen Special Task Force for Women’s Safety on 11 May 2026

May 11, 2026

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On 11 May 2026, the Tamil Nadu government ordered the formation of the Singappen Special Task Force. This force is for women’s safety and preventive protection. It works under the direct supervision of Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. This is one of his first initiatives after taking oath on 10 May 2026. The first phase has 36 sanctioned posts and is headed by an Inspector General of Police.

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