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, 06 Jun 2026
Fri, 05 Jun 2026
PM Modi launches projects worth over ₹18,800 crore in Surat
On 5 June 2026 in Surat, Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones for projects worth over ₹18,800 crore in the road, power and industrial sectors.
PM Modi launches projects worth around ₹2,970 crore in Daman; opens Namo Airport terminal
On 5 June 2026 in Daman, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched projects worth around ₹2,970 crore and inaugurated a modern terminal building at Namo Airport and the Namo Hospital.
18 Namo Oxygen Parks inaugurated in Delhi on World Environment Day
On 5 June 2026 at Namo Oxygen Park, Maidangarhi, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav and Delhi CM Rekha Gupta inaugurated 18 Namo Oxygen Parks across Delhi.
E85 fuel rollout begins at 48 public sector OMC outlets
On 5 June 2026 in New Delhi, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri launched E85 fuel, with the rollout starting at 48 retail outlets of public sector oil marketing companies.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026
Hardeep Puri launches India's first flex-fuel passenger vehicle by Maruti Suzuki
On 4 June 2026 in New Delhi, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri launched India's first flex-fuel passenger vehicle, made by Maruti Suzuki, in the presence of Nitin Gadkari.
PM Surya Ghar marks two years; 75 lakh households targeted by December 2026
On 4 June 2026, marking two years of PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said the scheme has crossed 40 lakh households and targets 75 lakh by December 2026.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026
Cabinet approves ₹10,000 crore Price Stabilisation Fund for ATF pricing for Scheduled Indian Airlines
On 3 June 2026, the Union Cabinet approved one-time budgetary support of up to ₹10,000 crore, as interest-free advances to Oil Marketing Companies, to stabilise ATF prices for Scheduled Indian Airlines amid fuel price volatility from the West Asia crisis.
Cabinet approves 4-laning of Armoor–Jagtial–Mancherial (NH-63) and Jagtial–Karimnagar (NH-563) in Telangana
On 3 June 2026, the CCEA approved widening of the Armoor–Jagtial–Mancherial section of NH-63 (Hybrid Annuity) and the Jagtial–Karimnagar section of NH-563 (BOT-Toll) to four lanes in Telangana: 190.76 km at ₹7,597.16 crore.
Cabinet approves Rameshwar–Paradeep coastal highway in Odisha at ₹8,300.79 crore on Hybrid Annuity Mode
On 3 June 2026, the CCEA approved a new coastal highway from Rameshwar to Paradeep in Odisha in two packages on Hybrid Annuity Mode at a capital cost of ₹8,300.79 crore.
Cabinet approves 4-laning of Khagaria–Purnea section of NH-31 and NH-231 in Bihar at ₹3,936.05 crore
On 3 June 2026, the CCEA approved upgrading the 143.529-km Khagaria–Purnea section of NH-31 and NH-231 in Bihar to four lanes on BOT (Toll) mode at ₹3,936.05 crore, with a 6.729-km greenfield Purnea bypass.
Nitin Gadkari and Hardeep Puri address launch of Hero MotoCorp's first flex-fuel motorcycles
On 3 June 2026 in New Delhi, Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari and Hardeep Singh Puri addressed the launch of Hero MotoCorp's first flex-fuel motorcycles.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026
Bullet train: MT-07 mountain tunnel breakthrough in Palghar on 1 June 2026
On 1 June 2026, NHSRCL achieved the breakthrough of the 417-metre Mountain Tunnel-07 at Ambesari village, Dahanu taluka, Palghar district, Maharashtra, for the Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project.
BRO's Project Udayak marks 37th Raising Day at Doomdooma, Assam
On 1 June 2026, the Border Roads Organisation's Project Udayak celebrated its 37th Raising Day at Doomdooma, Assam; it maintains over 1,457 km of roads in eastern Arunachal Pradesh and parts of Assam.
Sun, 31 May 2026
Sat, 30 May 2026
Digi Yatra crosses 10 crore journeys across 38 airports
The Digi Yatra app crossed 10 crore uses across 38 airports with over 2.4 crore downloads, the Ministry of Civil Aviation said on 30 May 2026.
NH-753L Boregaon–Shahpur four-lane section to boost MP's banana belt (Khandwa–Burhanpur)
The Boregaon–Shahpur section of NH-753L in Madhya Pradesh, being built as a four-lane corridor under Bharatmala Pariyojana at about ₹944 crore over nearly 47 km, is 85% complete.
Fri, 29 May 2026
India's first 'SkyCast' aviation weather system inaugurated at IGI Airport, Delhi
On 29 May 2026 Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated India's first 'SkyCast' integrated aviation weather monitoring system at IGI Airport, New Delhi, developed under Mission Mausam; India is the 19th country with such a system.
Mizoram commits to cut AT&C losses to 25% by March 2027 at Centre's power review in Aizawl
At a review with Union Power Minister Manohar Lal in Aizawl on 29 May 2026, Mizoram committed to bring AT&C losses down to 25% by March 2027 and complete smart meter installation by June 2027.
Thu, 28 May 2026
NHAI finalises tentative list of 17 highway projects (1,692.5 km) for monetisation in FY 2026–27
NHAI has finalised a tentative list of 17 National Highway stretches totalling 1,692.5 km across nine States for monetisation through Toll-Operate-Transfer (TOT) and InvIT modes in FY 2026–27.
Kazipet Rail Manufacturing Unit in Telangana nears completion; to build 200 intercity trains in 5 years
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on 28 May 2026 that the Kazipet Rail Manufacturing Unit in Telangana is nearly complete and will initially manufacture 200 intercity trains over five years.
Wed, 27 May 2026
Government says India's refining surplus ensures full petrol and diesel supply; capacity 258.1 MTPA
The Petroleum Ministry said on 27 May 2026 that India, the world's fourth-largest refiner with 258.1 MTPA capacity across 22 refineries, has more than adequate petrol and diesel supplies.
Indian Railways approves first indigenous hydrogen train on Jind–Sonipat section
Indian Railways has approved a 10-car hydrogen fuel cell trainset with a 1,200 kW propulsion system to run at up to 75 kmph on the Jind–Sonipat section in Haryana, the Railway Ministry said on 27 May 2026.
PM chairs 51st PRAGATI meeting; reviews ₹30,000 crore projects and Ken-Betwa link
PM Narendra Modi chaired the 51st PRAGATI meeting on 27 May 2026, reviewing seven Railways, Power and Road projects worth about ₹30,000 crore in nine States, the Ken-Betwa Link Project and SBM-Urban 2.0.
Tue, 26 May 2026
Mon, 25 May 2026
MNRE: no blanket extension of ALMM List-II for solar PV cells beyond 1 June 2026
On 25 May 2026 the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy decided that no blanket extension of the 1 June 2026 deadline for ALMM List-II for solar PV cells is needed, offering case-to-case relief instead.
LPG control order amended: PNG users can surrender LPG within 30 days or take a transfer voucher
On 25 May 2026 the Government notified the LPG (Regulation of Supply and Distribution) Amendment Order, 2026, letting consumers who get a PNG connection either end their LPG connection within 30 days or obtain a transfer voucher to restore it later in a non-PNG area.
Gadkari reviews quality and maintenance of national highways in Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh
On 25 May 2026 Union Minister Nitin Gadkari reviewed the quality and maintenance of national highways covering 10,064 km in Rajasthan and 1,947 km in Himachal Pradesh, based on inputs from media and social media.
Sun, 24 May 2026
GATC Rules amended: test centres can now verify CNG, LNG and hydrogen dispensers
The Department of Consumer Affairs has amended the Legal Metrology (Government Approved Test Centre) Rules, 2013, letting GATCs verify five types of fuel dispensers, including CNG, LNG and hydrogen dispensers, as announced on 24 May 2026.
Mandaviya inaugurates new facilities, including a Para Athlete Hostel, at SAI NCoE Gandhinagar
On 24 May 2026 Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated new facilities at SAI National Centre of Excellence, Gandhinagar, including a Para Athlete Hostel, and called it an emerging high-performance hub for para sports.