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Current Affairs for Saturday, 15 August 2026

Daily current affairs digest for August 15, 2026. This edition covers international energy policy and significant corporate funding news.

2 exam-relevant updates · 2-question quiz

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International#1

Spain extends operating licence for Almaraz nuclear power plant

The Spanish government has approved the extended operation of the Almaraz nuclear power plant until June 2030. This decision overrides the previous schedule for unit shutdowns in 2027 and 2028.

📌 Static GK link: Spain's nuclear energy policy focuses on a gradual phase-out of nuclear power in favor of renewables.

Source: World-nuclear-news ↗
Economy & Banking#2

Centricity secures Rs 280 crore in Series A funding

Centricity has raised Rs 280 crore in a Series A funding round. The investment round was led by the SMBC Asia Rising Fund.

📌 Static GK link: Series A is the first significant round of venture capital financing for a startup.

Source: Newsbizkoot.com ↗

Test yourself

2 questions on today's update — tap an option to check your answer.

  1. Q1.The Almaraz nuclear power plant, which recently received an extended operating licence until 2030, is located in which country?

  2. Q2.In venture capital terminology, what type of funding round did Centricity recently complete, led by SMBC Asia Rising Fund?

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Written by PadhoDost in exam format from the day's reported news. Facts are summarised for exam preparation, not reproduced from the original articles — follow the source links for full reports.