Infrastructure & Energy Current Affairs — Last 6 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026
India's first PinS instrument approach procedure for helicopters approved at Undavalli Heliport
India's first private Point-in-Space (PinS) instrument approach procedure for helicopter operations, developed by AAI and approved by DGCA, was approved for Undavalli Heliport, the Civil Aviation Ministry said on 1 July 2026.
Cabinet approves Rs 7,145 crore Kanpur-Kabrai access-controlled highway on NH-34
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on 1 July 2026 approved the 117.7 km Kanpur-Kabrai access-controlled greenfield highway in Uttar Pradesh at a capital cost of Rs 7,145.14 crore on BOT (Toll) mode.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026
PFC and REC boards approve scheme to merge REC into PFC
The boards of Power Finance Corporation and REC Limited approved a scheme to merge REC into PFC, creating a financing entity with a loan book of over Rs 11 lakh crore, the Ministry of Power said on 30 June 2026.
Railways approves Rs 499 crore doubling of Mansi-Saharsa section in Bihar
Indian Railways approved the doubling of the 44.40 km Mansi-Saharsa section of East Central Railway in Bihar at a cost of Rs 499 crore, the Ministry of Railways said on 30 June 2026.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026
Haryana and Rajasthan sign Yamuna Water Project agreement
The governments of Rajasthan and Haryana signed an agreement in New Delhi on 29 June 2026, in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, for the Yamuna Water Project to supply about 580 MCM of Yamuna water to Rajasthan from July to October.
Cabinet approves additional Rs 30,000 crore commitment to NIIF
The Union Cabinet approved an additional Government of India investment commitment of Rs 30,000 crore to new and upcoming funds of the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund, taking the total to Rs 60,000 crore, the Finance Ministry said on 29 June 2026.
BRO's Project Brahmank marks 16th Raising Day at Ranaghat
Project Brahmank of the Border Roads Organisation celebrated its 16th Raising Day at Ranaghat, Arunachal Pradesh, on 29 June 2026; the project maintains 811 km of roads and about 86 bridges.
Sat, 27 Jun 2026
First phase of Char Dham Yatra 2026 helicopter operations concludes
The first phase of Char Dham Yatra 2026 helicopter operations in Uttarakhand, which began with the Yatra in April, concluded on 26 June 2026 after 12,032 shuttle departures carrying 67,064 pilgrims, the Civil Aviation Ministry said on 27 June.
Amit Shah launches cooperative mobility platform Bharat Taxi for Gujarat
Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah launched the cooperative-based mobility platform 'Bharat Taxi' for Gujarat at the Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar, on 27 June 2026.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026
World's first copper–chlorine hydrogen plant using nuclear heat inaugurated at IGCAR, Kalpakkam
The Department of Atomic Energy inaugurated the world's first hydrogen production facility based on the Copper–Chlorine thermochemical cycle using nuclear heat from the Fast Breeder Test Reactor at IGCAR, Kalpakkam, on 26 June 2026.
Department of Fertilizers holds pre-EOI meeting for Green Urea plants; Pudimadaka 150 TPD pilot is the benchmark
The Department of Fertilizers said on 26 June 2026 that it held a pre-Expression of Interest meeting at PDIL headquarters, Noida, for setting up Green Urea plants in India, using NTPC NETRA's 150 TPD pilot plant at Pudimadaka, Andhra Pradesh, as the benchmark.
Sonowal inaugurates Goa's new Captain of Ports Terminal Building in Panaji; Goa Water Metro gets Phase-I priority
Union Ports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated Goa's new Rs 48.87-crore Captain of Ports Terminal Building on the Mandovi river in Panaji on 26 June 2026 and announced Phase-I implementation priority for the Goa Water Metro.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026
India hosts 11th BRICS Energy Ministers' Meeting in Gurugram; BRICS Digital CoE for Smart Grids launched
India hosted the 11th BRICS Energy Ministers' Meeting in Gurugram, Haryana, on 25 June 2026 under its BRICS Chairship, adopting a Joint Communiqué and launching the BRICS Digital Centre of Excellence for Smart Grids and Energy Storage.
Mumbai Port Authority marks 154th Foundation Day with 63 projects worth Rs 5,028 crore
Mumbai Port Authority celebrated its 154th Foundation Day in Mumbai on 25 June 2026, when Union Ports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal underscored a pipeline of 63 projects worth Rs 5,028.17 crore.
India's first 'Easy Connect' hub-and-spoke international flight launched from Varanasi
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu launched India's first 'Easy Connect' flight under the Hub-and-Spoke model from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi, on 25 June 2026.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026
PM chairs 52nd PRAGATI meeting: Rs 30,000 crore projects, TB Mukt Bharat and digital arrest grievances reviewed
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 52nd PRAGATI meeting at Seva Teerth on 24 June 2026, reviewing four infrastructure projects worth about Rs 30,000 crore across four states, the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, and grievances on cyber crime and digital arrest.
Rural Development Ministry approves Rs 211.71 crore PMGSY-IV road works for Tripura; 96 habitations to get first all-weather roads
The Ministry of Rural Development said on 24 June 2026 that it has approved 96 road works of 163.872 km in Tripura under PMGSY-IV Batch-I for 2026-27 at Rs 211.71 crore, giving 96 habitations all-weather road connectivity for the first time.
DMRC begins work at Central Secretariat station for the Central Vista Metro Corridor
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation began construction at Central Secretariat Metro Station for the Central Vista Corridor on 24 June 2026, under Phase V(A) as an extension of the Magenta Line.
NMCG and NIUA complete Urban River Management Plans for 13 Ganga basin cities
The National Mission for Clean Ganga said on 24 June 2026 that, with the National Institute of Urban Affairs, it has completed Urban River Management Plans for 13 cities and is expanding them across Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar under the Namami Gange Programme.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026
Critical mineral auctions reach 56 blocks; first Centre-run critical mineral blocks auctioned in Gujarat, Uttarakhand and Telangana
The Ministry of Mines announced on 23 June 2026 that 10 critical and strategic mineral blocks were auctioned in the Seventh Tranche, taking the total to 56 out of 88 blocks.
VOC Port's first Sustainability Report shows 45% cut in net carbon emissions; Kendriya Vidyalaya opened at the port
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on 23 June 2026 highlighted V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority's first Sustainability Report, which shows net carbon emissions cut by about 45%.
NHAI signs MoU with NCAER to set up India's first permanent research centre on transport economics
NHAI announced on 23 June 2026 an MoU with NCAER to establish the NHAI Centre for Economics of Transportation, Mobility and Logistics at NCAER.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026
India becomes world's top ship recycling nation in 2025 with 35.4% share, per UNCTAD
The Ports Ministry said on 22 June 2026 that India ranked first in global ship recycling in 2025, with its share rising to 35.4% from 30.1% in 2024, according to UNCTAD.
Foundation stone laid for new CISF Headquarters building at CGO Complex, New Delhi
Union MoS Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar laid the foundation stone of the new CISF Headquarters building at CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi, on 22 June 2026.
Railways approves ₹270-crore Kavach deployment on 631 route km of East Coast Railway
Indian Railways announced on 22 June 2026 the approval of Kavach on 631 route kilometres of East Coast Railway at a cost of ₹270 crore.
Eight core industries grow 0.5% in May 2026; coal output falls 9.3%
The Index of Eight Core Industries, released on 22 June 2026, rose 0.5% (provisional) in May 2026 over May 2025, with steel, cement and electricity growing.
Sun, 21 Jun 2026
Sat, 20 Jun 2026
PM Modi launches projects worth over ₹47,600 crore at Rairangpur as Odisha government completes two years
On 20 June 2026 at Rairangpur in Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones for projects worth over ₹47,600 crore, with President Droupadi Murmu present.
Over 42,000 houses sanctioned under PMAY-U 2.0 in Madhya Pradesh; 38,000 families move in
On 20 June 2026 at Sanwer in Indore district, Madhya Pradesh, Union Housing Minister Manohar Lal issued sanctions for over 42,000 houses under PMAY-U 2.0 as 38,000 families performed grih pravesh.
Foundation stone laid for BCGCL coal-to-ammonium nitrate project at Lakhanpur, Odisha
President Droupadi Murmu and PM Narendra Modi remotely laid the foundation stone of BCGCL's coal-to-ammonium nitrate project at Lakhanpur, Jharsuguda district, Odisha, on 20 June 2026.