Infrastructure & Energy Current Affairs — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026
Wed, 25 Feb 2026
₹797 crore green hydrogen jetty approved at Paradip Port
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways approved a ₹797.17 crore dedicated jetty for green hydrogen, ammonia and other liquid cargo at Paradip Port, Odisha, on 25 February 2026.
Revamped RAJMARG PRAVESH portal launched for highway NOCs
Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari launched the upgraded RAJMARG PRAVESH portal on 25 February 2026 for online No Objection Certificates for access and utilities along National Highways.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026
Cabinet approves ₹1,677 crore expansion of Srinagar airport civil enclave
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the development of the Civil Enclave at Srinagar International Airport at an estimated cost of ₹1,677 crore on 24 February 2026.
Cabinet approves GIFT City–Shahpur extension of Ahmedabad Metro
The Union Cabinet approved a 3.33-km extension of the Gujarat Metro's North-South corridor from GIFT City to Shahpur, with three elevated stations, at a cost of ₹1,067.35 crore on 24 February 2026.
Cabinet approves three railway multitracking projects worth ₹9,072 crore
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved three railway multitracking projects worth about ₹9,072 crore across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand on 24 February 2026, adding about 307 km to the network.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026
Nirmala Sitharaman launches National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0 with ₹16.72 lakh crore potential
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0 (NMP 2.0) in New Delhi on 23 February 2026, estimating an aggregate monetisation potential of ₹16.72 lakh crore over FY 2026 to FY 2030.
Sarbananda Sonowal launches projects worth over ₹1,500 crore at V.O. Chidambaranar Port, Tuticorin
Union Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated and laid the foundation of projects worth more than ₹1,500 crore at V.O. Chidambaranar Port, Tuticorin (Tamil Nadu), on 23 February 2026.
PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana crosses 30 lakh households with rooftop solar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 23 February 2026 hailed the milestone of 30 lakh households across India adopting rooftop solar under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.
PMAY-Urban 2.0 committee sanctions 2.88 lakh more houses, taking total to 13.61 lakh
The Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban 2.0 sanctioned 2,87,618 houses in 16 States and UTs at its 6th meeting in New Delhi on 23 February 2026, taking total sanctions to over 13.61 lakh.
Ranchi–Delhi air ambulance crashes in Jharkhand's Chatra district, all seven on board killed
A Redbird Airways Beechcraft C90 air ambulance (VT-AJV) flying from Ranchi to Delhi crashed in Chatra district, Jharkhand, on the evening of 23 February 2026, killing all seven people on board.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026
PM Modi dedicates full 82-km Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat corridor and launches Meerut Metro
Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the full 82-km Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat corridor, India's first Regional Rapid Transit System, to the nation and launched the Meerut Metro at Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, on 22 February 2026.
New integrated terminal of Guwahati's LGBI Airport begins commercial operations
The new integrated terminal at Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LGBIA), Guwahati, began commercial operations on 22 February 2026, with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma formally inaugurating operations.
Digital Bharat Nidhi and Andhra Pradesh sign pact for Amended BharatNet; ₹2,432 crore approved
Digital Bharat Nidhi and the Government of Andhra Pradesh signed a Memorandum of Cooperation for faster rollout of the Amended BharatNet Programme in the State at Tadepalle, Guntur district, on 22 February 2026, with ₹2,432 crore of central support approved.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026
Thu, 19 Feb 2026
CeNS Bengaluru develops new 1T-MoS₂ cathode for aqueous zinc-ion batteries for grid storage
Researchers at the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), Bengaluru, have developed a sulfur-vacancy-induced 1T-phase molybdenum disulfide (1T-MoS₂) cathode for aqueous zinc-ion batteries, the Department of Science and Technology announced on 19 February 2026.
Civil Aviation Ministry updates on AAIB probe into Learjet 45 crash at Baramati
The Ministry of Civil Aviation said on 19 February 2026 that the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has downloaded the flight data recorder of the Learjet 45 (VT-SSK) that crashed at Baramati, Maharashtra, on 28 January 2026.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026
CMA CGM and Cochin Shipyard sign contract for six LNG-fuelled container vessels
French shipping major CMA CGM and Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) signed a contract in New Delhi on 18 February 2026 for six 1,700 TEU LNG-fuelled feeder container vessels to be built in Kochi, Kerala.
India–UK Offshore Wind Taskforce launched; Pralhad Joshi calls it a 'Trustforce'
New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi addressed the launch of the India–UK Offshore Wind Taskforce on 18 February 2026, in the presence of UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026
NHAI to develop first-of-its-kind 'Bee Corridors' along National Highways
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) announced on 17 February 2026 a first-of-its-kind initiative to develop pollinator or 'Bee Corridors' along National Highways.
Modi and Macron virtually inaugurate H125 helicopter final assembly line at Vemagal, Karnataka
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron virtually inaugurated, from Mumbai, the Tata Advanced Systems final assembly line of the Airbus H125 light utility helicopter at Vemagal, Karnataka, on 17 February 2026.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026
Sun, 15 Feb 2026
Sat, 14 Feb 2026
PM Modi inaugurates the Northeast's first Emergency Landing Facility at Moran, Dibrugarh, landing aboard an IAF C-130J
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) of the Northeast on the Moran Bypass in Dibrugarh district, Assam, on 14 February 2026, landing on it aboard an Indian Air Force C-130J aircraft.
International Conference on Dam Safety 2026 held at IISc Bengaluru; DAMCHAT and design flood guidelines launched
The International Conference on Dam Safety (ICDS 2026) was held at the J.N. Tata Auditorium, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, Karnataka, on 13–14 February 2026 under the Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP) Phase II and III.
PM Modi inaugurates Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu across the Brahmaputra in Guwahati
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu, a six-lane bridge across the Brahmaputra connecting Guwahati with North Guwahati, Assam, on 14 February 2026.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026
Cabinet approves ₹1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund to drive market-led urban transformation
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the Urban Challenge Fund with Central Assistance of ₹1 lakh crore on 13 February 2026, expected to unlock ₹4 lakh crore of urban investment over five years.
PM Modi inaugurates Seva Teerth, the new Prime Minister's Office complex, and Kartavya Bhavan-1 & 2 in New Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the name and inaugurated Seva Teerth, the new complex housing the Prime Minister's Office, along with Kartavya Bhavan-1 & 2 in New Delhi on 13 February 2026.
CCEA approves three rail multitracking projects worth ₹18,509 crore: Kasara–Manmad, Delhi–Ambala and Ballari–Hosapete
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved three railway multitracking projects worth about ₹18,509 crore across Delhi, Haryana, Maharashtra and Karnataka on 13 February 2026, adding about 389 km to the network.
CCEA approves ₹18,662 crore Gohpur–Numaligarh corridor with India's first underwater road-cum-rail tunnel under the Brahmaputra
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved a ₹18,662 crore four-lane Gohpur–Numaligarh corridor in Assam, including a 15.79-km road-cum-rail tunnel under the Brahmaputra, on 13 February 2026.