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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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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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