Infrastructure & Energy Current Affairs — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Sat, 08 Nov 2025
PM Modi flags off four new Vande Bharat Express trains from Varanasi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off four new Vande Bharat Express trains from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, on 8 November 2025: Banaras–Khajuraho, Firozpur–Delhi, Lucknow–Saharanpur and Ernakulam–Bengaluru.
Manohar Lal opens National Urban Conclave 2025; launches Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme and UiWIN
Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal inaugurated the two-day National Urban Conclave 2025 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, on 8 November 2025 and launched the Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme (DRAP) and the Urban Invest Window (UiWIN).
Fri, 07 Nov 2025
IWAI hands over Kalughat terminal in Bihar to PPP operator; cargo starts at Haldia MMT
The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) said on 7 November 2025 that the Kalughat Intermodal Terminal in Saran district, Bihar, had been handed over to a PPP operator and that cargo operations had begun at the Haldia Multi-Modal Terminal in West Bengal, both under the Jal Marg Vikas Project on National Waterway-1.
NHPC marks 51st Raising Day and 50 years; Manohar Lal releases 'My Stamp'
NHPC Limited, a Navratna enterprise of the Government of India, celebrated the completion of 50 years and its 51st Raising Day on 7 November 2025 at its Corporate Office in Faridabad, Haryana, where Power Minister Manohar Lal released a customised 'My Stamp' issued by India Post.
Glitch in Delhi airport's ATC message switching system delays and cancels flights; AAI restores it
A technical fault in the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS) used by Air Traffic Control at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, which began on 6 November 2025 and continued into 7 November, disrupted flight plan processing and led to delays and cancellations of 46 flights.
Thu, 06 Nov 2025
Manohar Lal releases ₹50 commemorative coin for NHPC's Golden Jubilee
Union Power Minister Manohar Lal released a ₹50 commemorative coin marking 50 years of NHPC Limited in New Delhi on 6 November 2025.
NITI Aayog holds national workshop on reuse of treated wastewater in Bengaluru
NITI Aayog, with the Government of Karnataka and the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB), held a two-day National Workshop on 'Reuse of Treated Wastewater in India' in Bengaluru on 6–7 November 2025.
Sat, 01 Nov 2025
Coal India marks 50 years and enters its 51st year; Coal Atlas released
Coal India Limited (CIL), a Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Coal, completed 50 years and stepped into its 51st year on 1 November 2025, with foundation day celebrations at its Kolkata headquarters.
Scindia lays foundation of Integrated Sohra Tourism Circuit under PM-DevINE in Meghalaya
DoNER Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia laid the foundation stone for the Integrated Sohra Circuit Development under the PM-DevINE scheme and launched DoNER projects worth ₹233 crore in Meghalaya on 1 November 2025, in the presence of Chief Minister Conrad Sangma.
Thu, 30 Oct 2025
First regional meeting of Urban Development Ministers of southern states held in Bengaluru
Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal chaired the first regional meeting of Urban Development Ministers of southern states and UTs in Bengaluru on 30 October 2025.
NHAI cuts cost of toll collection by ₹2,062 crore in FY 2024-25
The National Highways Authority of India said on 30 October 2025 that its cost of toll collection at public-funded plazas fell by ₹2,062 crore in FY 2024-25.
Wed, 29 Oct 2025
India's installed power capacity crosses 500 GW; non-fossil sources over 51%
The Ministry of Power said on 29 October 2025 that India's installed electricity capacity reached 500.89 GW as of 30 September 2025, with non-fossil sources making up over 51%.
PM addresses Maritime Leaders Conclave at India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Maritime Leaders Conclave and chaired the Global Maritime CEO Forum at India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai on 29 October 2025.
14th round of commercial coal mine auctions launched with Underground Coal Gasification provisions for the first time
The Ministry of Coal launched the 14th round of commercial coal mine auctions on 29 October 2025, offering 41 mines and including Underground Coal Gasification provisions for the first time.
India and Nepal sign agreements for two 400 kV cross-border transmission lines
POWERGRID and the Nepal Electricity Authority signed agreements in New Delhi on 29 October 2025 to build the Inaruwa-New Purnea and Lamki (Dododhara)-Bareilly 400 kV cross-border transmission systems.
Coal Ministry launches Koyla Shakti dashboard and CLAMP land portal
Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy launched the Koyla Shakti dashboard and the CLAMP coal land acquisition portal on 29 October 2025.
NHAI issues SOP to curb air pollution from highway works in Delhi-NCR
NHAI said on 29 October 2025 that it has issued a Standard Operating Procedure to its Delhi-NCR field offices to curb air pollution from National Highway construction and related activities.
Tue, 28 Oct 2025
President Murmu inaugurates 8th ISA Assembly in New Delhi, first President to address the Assembly
President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the opening plenary of the Eighth Session of the International Solar Alliance Assembly at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 28 October 2025, the first address by an Indian President to the Assembly.
Severe Cyclonic Storm Montha crosses Andhra Pradesh-Yanam coast near Narsapur
Severe Cyclonic Storm Montha crossed the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts near Narsapur, between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam, around midnight of 28-29 October 2025, IMD said.
SECL releases India Post special cover for Coal India's Golden Jubilee and its own Ruby Jubilee
South Eastern Coalfields Limited released an India Post special cover on 28 October 2025 marking Coal India's Golden Jubilee and SECL's Ruby Jubilee (40 years).
Mon, 27 Oct 2025
Sun, 26 Oct 2025
India to host Asia Pacific Accident Investigation Group meeting for the first time
The Civil Aviation Ministry said on 26 October 2025 that India, through the AAIB, will host the Asia Pacific Accident Investigation Group (APAC-AIG) meeting and workshop for the first time, from 28 to 31 October 2025.
LBSNAA and DoLR hold national workshop for District Collectors on NAKSHA urban land survey
The Department of Land Resources and LBSNAA announced on 26 October 2025 a two-day workshop in Mussoorie on 27-28 October to prepare District Collectors for the NAKSHA urban land survey pilot in 28 states and 3 UTs.
Sat, 25 Oct 2025
Fri, 24 Oct 2025
Winter Schedule 2025: 26,495 weekly domestic departures from 126 airports; four new airports added
The Civil Aviation Ministry finalised the Winter Schedule 2025 for domestic airlines, with 26,495 departures a week from 126 airports between 26 October 2025 and 28 March 2026.
BRO's Project Arunank marks 18th Raising Day in Arunachal Pradesh
Project Arunank of the Border Roads Organisation celebrated its 18th Raising Day at Naharlagun, Arunachal Pradesh, on 24 October 2025.
Wed, 22 Oct 2025
NHAI to deploy Network Survey Vehicles over 20,933 km of National Highways in 23 states
NHAI will deploy Network Survey Vehicles (NSVs) in 23 states covering 20,933 km of National Highways to collect road inventory and pavement condition data, PIB reported on 22 October 2025.
Coal India and IIT Madras sign MoU to set up Centre for Sustainable Energy
On 22 October 2025, Coal India Limited signed an MoU with IIT Madras to establish a 'Centre for Sustainable Energy' at IIT Madras in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.