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211. IEW 2026 inaugurated by PM Modi; major India-EU trade boost announced
- On January 27, 2026, the Prime Minister of India virtually inaugurated India Energy Week (IEW) 2026 from New Delhi/South Goa, highlighting India’s energy opportunities and announcing progress on a major India-EU Free Trade Agreement.
- The Prime Minister of India led the opening of IEW 2026 and described the India-EU Free Trade Agreement as the “Mother of all deals,” underscoring its development through extensive negotiations between India and the European Union to boost economic ties.
- IEW 2026 drew global delegates; Modi spoke of India’s refining capacity (260 million tonnes) and energy investment potential, and he praised the trade pact’s expected benefits for manufacturing, services, and global supply chains.
212. Minister Byrathi Suresh inaugurates Mahakalipadpu Railway Underbridge in Mangaluru
- On January 26, 2026, the long-awaited Mahakalipadpu Railway Underbridge was inaugurated in Mangaluru, aiming to improve city connectivity and ease traffic congestion.
- Urban Development Minister of Karnataka inaugurated the underbridge, built under the Mangaluru Smart City project at an approximate cost of ₹50 crore, with additional works of ₹7 crore by the Urban Development Department.
- The project began in 2018, serves as a key entry from Kerala and southern regions, and dovetails with broader development funding and future civic works, including elections for six city corporations.
213. NLC India commissions 300 MW solar project in Rajasthan, Boosts Renewable Capacity to 1.77 GW
- On January 25, 2026, in Bikaner district, Rajasthan, NLC India Limited commissioned the entire 300 MW Barsingsar Solar Power Project under the MNRE’s CPSU Scheme.
- NLC India Limited completed the project using domestically manufactured high-efficiency solar PV modules, supplying all generated power to Rajasthan, and expanding capacity in phases since August and November 2025.
- The project raised NLCIL’s renewable capacity to 1,766 MW and total power capacity to 7,726 MW; CMD Prasanna Kumar Motupalli and Minister G. Kishan Reddy hailed it as a step toward 500 GW non-fossil capacity by 2030.
214. Guwahati: MERD, CSRBOX sign MoU to boost healthcare initiatives in Assam
- On January 25, 2026, in Guwahati, Assam, the Medical Education and Research Department signed an MoU with CSRBOX to facilitate strategic corporate social responsibility investments in the state’s healthcare sector.
- MERD Commissioner and Secretary Siddharth Singh and CSRBOX Founder-CEO Bhomik Shah signed the agreement, aiming to implement need-based CSR projects through coordinated planning, partnerships with corporates, and alignment with public healthcare priorities.
- The partnership targets health infrastructure, water, sanitation and hygiene, nutrition, cancer screening, and community health interventions to strengthen public healthcare systems and improve health outcomes across Assam, in the presence of senior officials and allied departments.
215. Shivraj Singh Chouhan approves procurement of 3.37 lakh metric tons of tur in Maharashtra
- On January 25, 2026, in New Delhi (Delhi), Union Agriculture Minister approved procurement of 3.37 lakh metric tons of tur in Maharashtra under the Price Support Scheme at an MSP worth about ₹2,696 crore.
- Union Agriculture Minister directed NAFED and NCCF, with Maharashtra officials, to conduct transparent, tech-enabled direct procurement, increase centres if needed, register farmers digitally, and coordinate with the state to ensure genuine farmers receive benefits.
- The move supports farmer welfare despite heavy central financial burden, removes middlemen, ensures fair MSP, and involves senior officials including Jaykumar Rawal and Devesh Chaturvedi; Chouhan also criticised Rahul Gandhi over the VB-G RAM G Act.
216. Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia lays foundation stone of Rs 80 crore Agarwood Value Chain Development scheme
- On January 25, 2026, in North Fulkabari, South Tripura district, Tripura, Union Minister laid the foundation stone for the ₹80 crore Agarwood Value Chain Development Scheme to strengthen regional agarwood production and trade.
- Union DoNER and Communications Minister launched the scheme by establishing two Central Processing Centres in Golaghat (Assam) and Tripura, digitising permissions, increasing export quotas, and linking farmers directly with global buyers to remove intermediaries.
- The scheme aims to raise Tripura’s agarwood output by 50%, secure a GI tag, boost exports six-fold, and create a ₹2,000 crore annual market within 3–4 years, supporting “Local to Global,” ODOP, and Atmanirbhar Bharat goals.
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217. PM Modi distributes appointment letters to more than 61,000 newly recruites at 18th Rozgar Mela
- On 24 January 2026, the Prime Minister of India distributed over 61,000 appointment letters to newly recruited youth at the 18th National Rozgar Mela virtually from New Delhi.
- The Prime Minister of India addressed recipients via video conferencing; the Rozgar Mela was held simultaneously at 45 locations nationwide, with appointments across central government ministries and departments.
- The Prime Minister highlighted job creation and global opportunities for youth through trade and mobility agreements, and noted that Rozgar Melas have already issued over 11 lakh letters since inception.
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218. India’s textile industry hits ₹16 lakh crore as exports jump 25%
- On January 24, 2026, it was reported that the textiles sector in India has seen tremendous growth in the last decade - from Rs 8.4 lakh crore in 2014 to around Rs 16 lakh crore today, becoming one of the biggest platforms for generating employment, according to the government.
- The domestic market also increased from Rs 6 lakh crore to Rs 13 lakh crore in 2025, while the country’s exports also witnessed over 25 per cent rise post-pandemic.
- The minister further informed that in Argentina, we grew by 77 per cent, Egypt by 30 per cent, Poland and Japan by 20 per cent and Sweden and France by 10 per cent, which is a very encouraging sign.
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219. Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurates, lays foundation stones for development projects in Tripura
- On January 24, 2026 in Agartala, Tripura, Union Minister of Communications of India inaugurated and laid foundation stones for multiple development projects worth ₹365 crore, aimed at boosting state infrastructure and connectivity.
- The initiatives were led by the Union Minister of Communications of India, with the Tripura Chief Minister, involving the completion and launch of new road links and energy projects using central funding and state coordination.
- Projects include improved rural roads, solar microgrid energy expansion, and connectivity upgrades to tribal and remote areas, enhancing access to markets, healthcare, and education under broader North East development efforts.
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220. Incharz and NPCL Inaugurate High-Capacity EV Charging Plaza in Greater Noida
- On January 24, 2026, Incharz and Noida Power Company Limited inaugurated a high-capacity EV charging plaza in Greater Noida West, Uttar Pradesh (near Paramount Golfforeste Villas/Tilpata) to enhance fast-charging infrastructure.
- Incharz (Servotech’s EV infrastructure brand) and NPCL partnered to install 60 kW fast and 120 kW ultra-fast DC chargers plus AC chargers, supporting wide EV segments with quicker turnaround times.
- Facility supports two-, three-, four-wheelers, buses, trucks, boosts charging capacity for fleets and private users, and aligns with broader EV adoption and sustainable mobility goals in the National Capital Region.