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| Jan 01, 1970 | Daily Report |
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241. India’s national highway toll revenue may breach ₹1 trillion in FY27 on traffic
- On January 20, 2026, India’s national highway toll revenue is projected to exceed ₹1 trillion in FY27, driven by rising traffic and toll collections on national highways and expressways across the country.
- According to government projections, boosted traffic volumes, expressway expansion, and a planned satellite-based multi-lane free flow (MLFF) tolling system will significantly increase revenue.
- FASTag collections rose over 15% year-on-year; the MLFF system could add ₹6,000 crore; operational expressways grew from 93 km to 3,052 km; toll plazas may increase by 200–300
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242. Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train update: India’s 1st high-speed rail project advances towards electrification
- On January 20, 2026, India’s Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train project is progressing toward electrification, with installation of overhead electrification masts advancing along the 508-km high-speed rail corridor connecting Mumbai, Maharashtra and Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Railway Minister of India announced that Overhead Electrification (OHE) masts are being erected across key viaduct sections, enabling electric traction for India’s first high-speed rail under the Make in India initiative.
- The OHE masts will support the 2×25 kV traction system for efficient operations, and their installation is critical for safe, continuous power supply to bullet trains along all major alignment sections.
243. 6% rise in AYUSH and herbal exports, informs Health Minister JP Nadda
- India’s AYUSH and herbal exports grew by over six per cent, rising from 649 million dollars in 2023-24 to more than 688 million dollars in 2024-25.
- Union Health Minister
- The establishment of AYUSH Export Promotion Council has added fresh momentum, strengthening global outreach and increasing international demand for India’s traditional medicine and herbal products.
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244. Smartphone shipments power 37% surge in India’s electronics exports
- On January 19, 2026, it was reported India’s electronics exports crossed $47 billion (₹4.15 lakh crore) in 2025, registering a 37% jump from $34.93 billion in 2024. Smartphones accounted for nearly two-thirds (~$30 billion) of total electronics exports, underlining their central role in this milestone.
- Apple iPhones dominated smartphone exports, contributing about 75% of shipments, valued at over $22 billion. The government’s Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme emerged as the principal driver, with iPhone exports alone rising around 85% year-on-year in 2025.
- India became the second-largest mobile phone producer globally, with over 99% of domestic handset demand met through local production. With continued policy support, new semiconductor plants announced and deliberations underway to extend PLI beyond March 2026, India
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245. Boost for ‘Make in India’: AXISCADES bags Rs 100 crore defence order from DRDO-BEL programme
- On January 19, 2026, AXISCADES Technologies, through Mistral Solutions, won a ₹100 crore order under the LLTR Ashwini radar programme of Defence Research and Development Organisation and Bharat Electronics.
- Under the two-year contract, Mistral Solutions will supply advanced liquid-cooled Signal and Data Processing Units (SDPU) along with spares. These systems are critical for detecting and tracking low-flying threats such as drones, helicopters and fighter aircraft, strengthening India’s air surveillance and radar capabilities.
- The company clarified that the contract is at arm’s length, involves no related-party transactions, and that promoters have no interest in BEL. Despite the operational win, AXISCADES’ share price has declined 17.47% over three months and 7.18% over six months.
246. INS Sagardhwani flagged off for research collaboration with 8 IOR countries
- On January 18, 2026, INS Sagardhwani, a specialised oceanographic research vessel of DRDO’s Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL), was flagged off from Kochi for the fifth edition of the Sagar Maitri initiative.
- The mission aims to build sustained scientific cooperation with eight Indian Ocean Region (IOR) countries-Oman, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Myanmar—beginning collaborative oceanographic studies with Maldives.
- The initiative is a flagship collaboration between the Indian Navy and Defence Research and Development Organisation, aligned with the government’s MAHASAGAR vision. Through Sagar Maitri and its scientific component MAITRI (Marine & Allied Interdisciplinary Training and Research Initiative), NPOL seeks to promote long-term capacity building, professional exchange, and advanced ocean research cooperation among IOR nations.
- Sagar Maitri is a central pillar of DRDO’s efforts to enhance Underwater Domain Awareness for the Indian Navy.
247. PM Modi flags off 2 Amrit Bharat Express trains from poll-bound Assam
- On January 18, 2026, PM flagged off two Amrit Bharat Express trains from Guwahati (Kamakhya) and Dibrugarh, and laid the foundation stone for the Kaziranga elevated corridor across Nagaon, Karbi Anglong, and Golaghat districts.
- Prime Minister inaugurated and laid foundations through public rallies and Bhoomi Poojan, launching railway and highway projects to improve connectivity, protect wildlife during floods, and promote development with environmental balance.
- The ₹6,950 crore NH-715 project includes 86 km length, 35 km elevated wildlife corridor, bypasses at Jakhalabandha and Bokakhat, four-laning works, improved Upper Assam connectivity, reduced human-wildlife conflict, and tourism and local employment benefits.
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248. Brazil, Nigeria emerging as key export destinations for Indian pharma firms
- On January 18, 2026, during April–November FY26, India’s pharmaceutical exports rose 6.5% to $20.48 billion, according to commerce ministry data, despite global economic uncertainties.
- Nigeria emerged as one of the fastest growing export destinations, adding $179 million and accounting for over 14% of total export growth, while Brazil recorded an increase of nearly $100 million in the same period.
- The growth reflects rising healthcare access, expanding public procurement, and increasing reliance on Indian generic medicines, reinforcing India’s role as a preferred pharma supplier to high-growth, demand-intensive regions.
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249. Andaman & Nicobar Islands to emerge as hub of India’s Blue Economy: Jitendra Singh
- On January 18, 2026, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences launched several pilot initiatives, including open sea cage culture of marine fish and large-scale seaweed cultivation.
- Promotion of ocean science biotechnology convergence under the BioE3 policy, focusing on biodegradable plastic alternatives, marine-based medicinal compounds, and high-value bio-products to support the bioeconomy.
- Development of alternative marine-based nutrition, non-animal food products, waste-to-wealth technologies, and export-focused marine produce, with emphasis on self-help groups and women’s participation and potential collaboration with CSIR and biotechnology research centres.
250. PM Modi Boosts West Bengal Infrastructure with Major Rail and Port Projects
- On January 18, 2026, in Singur, Hooghly district, the Prime Minister of India unveiled infrastructure projects worth over ₹830 crore to boost connectivity and logistics in West Bengal.
- The PM inaugurated the Jayrambati–Barogopinathpur–Maynapur rail line, launched a new Maynapur–Jayrambati train service, and announced the Extended Port Gate System at Balagarh, featuring an Inland Water Transport terminal and road over bridge across 900 acres, with a 2.7 million tonne annual cargo capacity to reduce urban congestion.
- Three Amrit Bharat Express trains were flagged off to strengthen long-distance connectivity from Kolkata to New Delhi, Varanasi, and Chennai via routes including Howrah to Anand Vihar, Sealdah to Banaras, and Santragachi to Tambaram, improving regional and national transport links.