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221. Jenburkt Pharmaceuticals Launches India's First 10 Cancer Screening Van in Gujarat
- On January 23, 2026, Jenburkt ASHA Van, India’s first mobile cancer screening unit, was launched in Gujarat to extend early cancer detection services to rural populations.
- Jenburkt Pharmaceuticals Limited, in partnership with the Indian Red Cross Society Bhavnagar District, deployed the van with advanced diagnostic equipment, ensuring coordinated screening services.
- The van screens for 10 cancer types (including breast, cervical, oral, liver, and lung), offers counseling, specialist consults, referral support, and aims to improve early detection.
222. India launches GEC Phases 3 & 4 to add 150 GW renewables
- On January 21, 2026, India launched GEC Phases 3 and 4 to expand the Green Energy Corridor across the country, boosting renewable power transmission capacity and grid integration.
- The Government of India, led by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, initiated these phases, planning extensive transmission infrastructure development to evacuate renewable energy to the national grid.
- Phases 3 and 4 aim to support up to 150 GW of renewable energy evacuation, a major increase from earlier phases, aiding India’s goal of 500 GW non-fossil power capacity by 2030.
223. SDHI bags India’s first chemical tanker order in $227 million shipbuilding deal
- On January 23, 2026, Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited (SDHI) has secured India’s first-ever chemical tanker order, signing a $227 million contract to build six IMO Type II chemical tankers for Norway-based shipowner Rederiet Stenersen AS.
- The deal, one of the largest single commercial shipbuilding orders awarded to an Indian shipyard, marks SDHI’s first new build contract since the revitalisation of its Pipavav shipyard in Gujarat under new management.
- The vessels, measuring around 150 metres in length with a beam of approximately 23 metres, will be designed by Marinform AS and StoGda Ship Design & Engineering, and classed by DNV. Built to Ice Class 1A standards, the tankers will feature LNG-ready dual-fuel hybrid propulsion systems and advanced automation, allowing multiple operating modes.
224. Mizoram signs MoU with NDDB to boost dairy sector under ‘White Revolution 2.0’
- On January 22, 2026, MULCO and the NDDB signed an MoU in Aizawl, Mizoram to strengthen the state’s dairy sector under the White Revolution 2.0 initiative.
- The agreement was signed by officials of MULCO, the NDDB, and the Government of Mizoram, aligning dairy development plans and technical support to be implemented across the state.
- The MoU aims to enhance milk production, dairy processing, and farmer incomes by integrating modern practices and technology in a state with the lowest daily milk production in Northeast India.
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225. India’s First Major Semiconductor Win As US Chipmaker Micron’s Gujarat Facility Set To Start Commercial Production Next Month
- On January 23, 2026, it was reported Micron Technology will begin commercial production at its $2.75-billion assembly and test facility in Sanand next month, marking the first major success of the India Semiconductor Mission; the 93-acre plant will assemble, test, mark, and package DRAM and NAND memory chips for global markets.
- Spanning 500,000 sq ft of cleanroom space, the facility was completed in record time using modular construction and will convert wafers into memory packages, modules, and SSDs, with 50% central government support and 20% state incentives from Gujarat.
- According to Ashwini Vaishnaw, Micron is among four companies—including CG Power, Kaynes Technology, and Tata Electronics-set to commence commercial chip manufacturing in 2026, with the Sanand plant expected to generate 5,000 direct and 15,000 indirect jobs and serve as a litmus test for India’s semiconductor ambitions.
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226. Amit Shah inaugurates Patanjali Emergency and Critical Care Hospital in Haridwar
- On January 22, 2026, the Patanjali Emergency and Critical Care Hospital was inaugurated in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, expanding access to integrated emergency and critical healthcare services.
- The inauguration was carried out by the Union Home and Cooperation Minister, who formally launched the facility and reviewed its integrated healthcare model combining multiple medical systems.
- Managed by Patanjali Yogpeeth, the hospital provides emergency and critical care by integrating allopathy with yoga, Ayurveda, and naturopathy, aiming for holistic treatment and improved patient outcomes.
227. Indian Railway rolls out first-ever humanoid robot ‘ASC Arjun’ at Visakhapatnam station to boost safety
- On January 23, 2026, East Coast Railway deployed the humanoid robot ‘ASC Arjun’ at Visakhapatnam Railway Station to support passenger safety and security operations.
- The Railway Protection Force (RPF) introduced the robot, developed locally with AI and IoT capabilities, to assist in surveillance, crowd management, and passenger support at the busy station.
- 'ASC Arjun’ enhances crowd analysis, platform patrol, cleanliness monitoring, and multilingual announcements, marking a technological upgrade and RPF’s modernization push in railway safety.
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228. PM Modi launches Amrit Bharat trains, unveils key infrastructure projects in Kerala
- On January 23, 2026, the Prime Minister of India launched Amrit Bharat train services and key infrastructure projects in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, strengthening connectivity and regional development.
- The Prime Minister of India inaugurated the initiatives through official functions and flag-off ceremonies, demonstrating government efforts to improve public transport and local growth.
- Projects include multiple Amrit Bharat trains, economic-boosting infrastructure, startup hub plans for Thiruvananthapuram, and rail connectivity improvements for Kerala.
229. Under VB–G Ram G, Centre to bear 90% cost for Assam, Northeast: MoS Margherita
- On january 22, 2026, Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Textile defended the newly enacted Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rojgar and Ajeevika Mission Grameen (VB–G Ram G Act), asserting that the legislation fulfils Mahatma Gandhi’s long-cherished vision of empowering India’s villages.
- Margherita announced a special financial arrangement for Assam and other northeastern and Himalayan foothill states under the G Ram G Act.
- The Minister said the new Act has replaced the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), extending guaranteed rural employment from 100 days to 125 days. He described the decision as “historic and meaningful”.
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230. MATTER launches India's first AI-defined vehicle platform; outlines a multi-segment roadmap
- On January 22, 2026, Ahmedabad-based electric mobility firm MATTER unveiled country's first AI-Defined Vehicles (AIDV) platform at its Technology Day 3.0, marking what the company called a structural shift in how electric two-wheelers are designed, engineered and evolved.
- With the launch, MATTER is positioning intelligence as the core layer of next-generation two-wheelers, signalling an ambition to lead the industry’s transition beyond software-defined vehicles toward intelligence-driven mobility.
- The AIDV platform lays out a scalable technology and product roadmap for the next 36–48 months, spanning multiple two-wheeler segments. The company noted that its journey toward AIDVs began with AERA, its electric motorcycle platform, which it describes as SDV 1.0.