Infrastructure & Energy Current Affairs — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026
CCEA approves three highway projects: NH-160A in Maharashtra, NH-56 in Gujarat and NH-167 in Telangana
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved three national highway projects in Maharashtra, Gujarat and Telangana worth about ₹11,079 crore on 13 February 2026.
Cabinet approves 11.56-km Noida Metro extension from Sector 142 to Botanical Garden with 8 stations
The Union Cabinet approved an 11.56-km extension of the Noida Metro from Sector 142 to Botanical Garden with eight elevated stations on 13 February 2026.
Wed, 11 Feb 2026
Tue, 10 Feb 2026
Mon, 09 Feb 2026
NHAI's public InvIT Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust wins five highway assets for ₹9,500 crore
NHAI said on 9 February 2026 that it had accepted the ₹9,500 crore offer of Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust for five National Highway sections spanning over 260 km in Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
Ashwini Vaishnaw flags off Sairang–Silchar train and opens blended hospitality services at Guwahati station
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off a new Sairang–Silchar train linking Mizoram's capital with Assam's Barak Valley and inaugurated blended hospitality services at Guwahati station on 9 February 2026.
Sun, 08 Feb 2026
Sat, 07 Feb 2026
Fri, 06 Feb 2026
Sonowal reviews ₹22,672 crore plan to transform Mumbai Port's Eastern Waterfront
Union Ports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal reviewed Mumbai Port Authority's projects on 6 February 2026 and reaffirmed a ₹22,672 crore transformation of Mumbai's Eastern Waterfront into a maritime, logistics and tourism hub.
FASTag Annual Pass crosses 50 lakh users within six months of launch
The FASTag Annual Pass crossed 50 lakh users with over 26.55 crore transactions within six months of its launch on 15 August 2025, the Road Transport Ministry said on 6 February 2026.
V.O. Chidambaranar Port becomes India's first port to start installing an anti-drone system
V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, became the first port in India to initiate an anti-drone security system, signing an agreement with Central Electronics Limited (CEL) on 6 February 2026.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026
Tue, 03 Feb 2026
MoU signed to set up Bharat Container Shipping Line; ₹15,000-crore VOC Outer Harbour financing tied up
Six public entities signed an MoU on 3 February 2026 to establish the Bharat Container Shipping Line (BCSL), in the presence of Union Ministers Sarbananda Sonowal and Ashwini Vaishnaw.
Bullet train project achieves second mountain tunnel breakthrough (MT-6) in Palghar
The Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train project achieved the breakthrough of its second mountain tunnel, the 454-metre MT-6 in Palghar, Maharashtra, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on 3 February 2026.
India and Bhutan discuss Punatsangchhu projects, Sankosh and cross-border transmission till 2040
Bhutan's Energy Minister Lyonpo Gem Tshering met Union Power Minister Manohar Lal in New Delhi on 3 February 2026 to discuss Punatsangchhu-I and II, the Sankosh project and cross-border transmission links till 2040.
Mandaviya lays foundation for six Khelo India sports projects, opens two facilities at NIS Patiala
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya virtually laid foundation stones for six sports infrastructure projects and inaugurated two athlete facilities at NS NIS Patiala on 3 February 2026, involving ₹120 crore in all.
Mon, 02 Feb 2026
NHAI's IHMCL signs MoU with NFSU for cyber forensics in highway management
Indian Highways Management Company Limited (IHMCL), promoted by NHAI, signed an MoU on 2 February 2026 with the Gandhinagar-headquartered National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) on cyber forensics and digital security.
Goa CM inaugurates Government Hospital and Research Centre at Tuem
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant inaugurated the Government Hospital and Research Centre (GMC Link) at Tuem in Pernem taluka, North Goa, on 2 February 2026.
SAIL and RITES sign MoU for diesel locomotive leasing and maintenance
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) signed an MoU with RITES on 2 February 2026 for leasing and maintenance of diesel locomotives at its plants and mines.
Sun, 01 Feb 2026
Budget 2026-27 raises public capex to ₹12.2 lakh crore, sets up Infrastructure Risk Guarantee Fund
The Union Budget 2026-27, presented on 1 February 2026, raised public capital expenditure to ₹12.2 lakh crore and announced an Infrastructure Risk Guarantee Fund and CPSE REITs.
Budget 2026-27: record ₹2.93 lakh crore rail capex, seven high-speed corridors, Dankuni–Surat freight corridor
The Union Budget 2026-27, presented on 1 February 2026, gave Indian Railways a record capital expenditure of ₹2,93,030 crore and announced seven high-speed rail corridors and a new Dankuni–Surat dedicated freight corridor.
PM inaugurates Halwara Airport terminal; Adampur Airport renamed Shri Guru Ravidass Maharaj Ji Airport
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a terminal building at Halwara Airport near Ludhiana, Punjab, on 1 February 2026, the day Adampur Airport was renamed Shri Guru Ravidass Maharaj Ji Airport on Sant Ravidass Jayanti.
Sat, 31 Jan 2026
Fri, 30 Jan 2026
Railways commission record 472.3 km of Kavach 4.0 in a day; total reaches 1,306.3 route km
On 30 January 2026 Indian Railways commissioned 472.3 route km of Kavach 4.0 on three sections in a single day, the highest ever, taking Kavach 4.0 coverage to 1,306.3 route km across five zones.
India Energy Week 2026 concludes in Goa
India Energy Week (IEW) 2026, organised in Goa from 27 to 30 January 2026, concluded with Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri saying India is the world's third-largest energy consumer and fourth-largest refiner.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026
Economic Survey 2025-26: airports up to 164, high-speed corridors 5,364 km, 23 IITs, 21 IIMs, 20 AIIMS
The Economic Survey 2025-26 reports that airports rose from 74 (2014) to 164 (2025), high-speed corridors grew from 550 km (FY14) to 5,364 km, and India now has 23 IITs, 21 IIMs and 20 AIIMS.
100-m 'Make in India' steel bridge over Ahmedabad metro tunnel completed for bullet train project
A 100-metre 'Make in India' steel bridge over the underground metro tunnel between Kalupur and Shahpur stations in Ahmedabad was completed for the Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train — the 13th of 17 steel bridges planned in Gujarat.
Assam Petro-Chemicals and Deendayal Port sign MoU for 150 TPD e-methanol plant at Kandla
On 29 January 2026 Assam Petro-Chemicals Ltd (APL) and Deendayal Port Authority signed an MoU in Dibrugarh to set up a 150 tonnes-per-day e-methanol plant at Kandla Port, Gujarat, with over ₹1,200 crore investment.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026
Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 notified; four-stream segregation mandatory from 1 April 2026
The Environment Ministry notified the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, replacing the 2016 rules; they make four-stream segregation at source mandatory and come into force on 1 April 2026.
PM addresses Wings India 2026 in Hyderabad; India is world's third-largest domestic aviation market
Addressing Wings India 2026 at Hyderabad, Telangana by video on 28 January 2026, PM Modi said India is now the world's third-largest domestic aviation market and the number of airports has risen from 70 in 2014 to more than 160.