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, 19 Jun 2026
Thu, 18 Jun 2026
Qadian–Beas railway line revived after nearly 100 years: 39.68 km at about ₹1,400 crore
On 18 June 2026, MoS Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu announced the revival of the Qadian–Beas New Railway Line in Punjab's Majha region, a 39.68-km broad-gauge corridor costing about ₹1,400 crore.
INST scientists develop electrolyte additive for safer, longer-lasting aqueous zinc batteries
The Department of Science and Technology said on 18 June 2026 that scientists at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology have developed an electrolyte additive, BDIM, for aqueous zinc ion batteries.
Bharat Buildcon 2026 opens at Yashobhoomi under the theme 'One Nation, One Expo'
On 18 June 2026 at Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, New Delhi, Bharat Buildcon 2026, an exhibition for the building materials and construction industry, was inaugurated under the theme 'One Nation, One Expo'.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026
Pralhad Joshi launches Green Hydrogen Certification Portal of India
On 17 June 2026, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi launched the Green Hydrogen Certification Portal of India (GHCI) at an MNRE workshop on the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
Railways approves ₹493 crore doubling of 49-km Adipur–Bhuj section in Kutch, Gujarat
On 17 June 2026, the Ministry of Railways announced approval of the doubling of the 49-km Adipur–Bhuj section of Western Railway in Gujarat at a cost of ₹493 crore.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026
NCR Planning Board's 42nd meeting retains NCR extent, proposes four 'Namo Cities' under Regional Plan-2041
On 16 June 2026 in New Delhi, the 42nd meeting of the National Capital Region Planning Board, chaired by Manohar Lal, decided to retain the existing extent of the NCR and proposed four semi-greenfield 'Namo Cities' under Regional Plan-2041.
Railways approves ₹755 crore Champa–Korba third line on key coal corridor
On 16 June 2026, the Ministry of Railways announced approval of the 42-km Champa–Korba Third Line of South East Central Railway at an estimated cost of ₹755 crore.
NHAI moves towards predictive asset management for National Highway maintenance
On 16 June 2026, NHAI announced a shift to predictive asset management for operations and maintenance of National Highways, anchored on large-scale asset condition monitoring.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026
Kavach sanctioned on 811 route km of Northern Railway's Ambala Division at ₹201 crore
Indian Railways has approved Kavach on the balance broad-gauge sections of the Ambala Division of Northern Railway, covering 811 route km at a cost of ₹201 crore.
Kavach 4.0 sanctioned on 598 route km of Ahmedabad Division in Gujarat at ₹140 crore
Indian Railways has approved Kavach Version 4.0 on 598 route km covering 48 block sections of Western Railway's Ahmedabad Division in Gujarat, at ₹140 crore.
Sun, 14 Jun 2026
Sat, 13 Jun 2026
Fri, 12 Jun 2026
AAIB issues interim statement on one year of Air India Flight AI-171 accident investigation
On 12 June 2026, one year after the Air India Flight AI-171 accident, the AAIB issued an interim statement on its investigation under the 2017 rules and ICAO Annex 13.
Government notifies order to curb diesel hoarding at retail outlets, with a 200-litre cap
On 12 June 2026, the Petroleum Ministry announced that it has notified the Motor Spirit and High-Speed Diesel (Temporary Regulation of Supply through Retail Outlets) Order, 2026, to curb black marketing and hoarding of diesel.
13th BRICS Urbanisation Forum concludes in New Delhi with Ministerial Declaration
On 12 June 2026, the 13th BRICS Urbanisation Forum concluded at Sushma Swaraj Bhavan, New Delhi, with a Ministerial Declaration on inclusive, resilient and people-centred urban development.
Department of Posts launches drone-based mail between Mandi and Rehardhar in Himachal Pradesh
From 12 June 2026, the Department of Posts began drone-based transmission of mail and parcels between Mandi Head Post Office and Rehardhar Branch Post Office in Himachal Pradesh, cutting transit time to about seven minutes.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026
Centre, Assam and Nagaland sign tripartite MoU to facilitate mineral oil operations in boundary areas
On 11 June 2026, in the presence of Home Minister Amit Shah, the Government of India, Assam and Nagaland signed a tripartite MoU to facilitate mineral oil operations in the Assam–Nagaland boundary areas.
Coal Ministry holds roadshow on coal and lignite gasification projects in Hyderabad
On 11 June 2026 in Hyderabad, the Ministry of Coal held a roadshow on coal and lignite gasification projects, with Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy delivering the keynote.
20 kW Akashvani FM transmitter inaugurated at Ramgarh, Jaisalmer
On 11 June 2026, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated a 20 kW Akashvani FM transmitter at Ramgarh, Jaisalmer, raising the number of FM transmitters in Rajasthan to 39.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026
Cabinet approves Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2A (Koteshwar Road–Airport) at ₹2,169.04 crore
On 10 June 2026, the Union Cabinet approved Phase 2(A) of the Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project, a 6.032 km corridor with five stations linking the city to the airport.
CSIR-CRRI signs MoA with Uttar Pradesh to implement CAQM framework on paving and greening of urban roads
On 10 June 2026 at CSIR-CRRI, New Delhi, CSIR-CRRI signed an MoA with the PWD, Government of Uttar Pradesh and SPA New Delhi to implement the CAQM standard framework for paving and greening of urban roads in UP's NCR areas.
Cabinet approves first General Pool Residential Accommodation at Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh
On 10 June 2026, the CCEA approved construction of General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) at the New Capital City, Amaravati, the first GPRA project in Andhra Pradesh, at an estimated ₹1,234.91 crore.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026
Main tunnel breakthrough achieved at Zojila Tunnel Project, Minamarg (Kargil)
On 9 June 2026 at Minamarg in Kargil district, Ladakh, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari witnessed the breakthrough of the main tunnel at the eastern portal of the Zojila Tunnel, which will give all-weather connectivity between J&K and Ladakh.
Raksha Mantri approves first large-scale solar power project on defence land at Sitapur, UP
On 9 June 2026, the Defence Ministry announced that Rajnath Singh had approved a 250 MW Solar Power Project with Battery Energy Storage at Sitapur (Ex-Cantonment), Uttar Pradesh, on about 850 acres of vacant defence land.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026
Piyush Goyal launches BHAVYA Portal for 100 industrial parks under Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana
On 8 June 2026 in New Delhi, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal launched the BHAVYA Portal to operationalise the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana, which aims to develop 100 investment-ready industrial parks.
Indian Railways approves ₹220 crore Mararikulam–Alappuzha doubling in Kerala
On 8 June 2026, Indian Railways approved doubling of the 10.65 km Mararikulam–Alappuzha section of Southern Railway at a sanctioned cost of ₹220.51 crore.
Railways sanctions 2x25 kV traction upgrade on Bengaluru–Tumkur section, Karnataka
On 8 June 2026, Indian Railways sanctioned conversion of the Bengaluru–Tumkur section of South Western Railway from 1x25 kV to 2x25 kV electric traction over 120 track km at ₹162.57 crore.
Sun, 07 Jun 2026
Telangana CM lays foundation for ₹1,511 crore Malkajgiri works and launches CURE-1 app
On 7 June 2026 at Uppal Bhagayath, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy laid foundation stones for ₹1,511 crore of works in Medchal–Malkajgiri district and launched the CURE-1 app.
Indian households pay among the lowest cooking gas prices in the world: Petroleum Ministry
On 7 June 2026, the Petroleum Ministry said an Ujjwala beneficiary pays an effective ₹642 for a 14.2 kg LPG cylinder and a general Delhi consumer ₹942, against a supply cost of over ₹1,600.