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281. India’s First Integrated Emergency & Critical Care Hospital, Ushering a New Era of Holistic Healthcare
- On January 26, 2026, India’s first integrated emergency and critical care hospital was inaugurated at Patanjali Yogpeeth (initially in Haridwar, expanding nationally), blending modern surgery with traditional healing under one roof.
- The facility was formally inaugurated by the Union Home and Cooperation Minister, developed by Patanjali Yogpeeth, integrating allopathic emergency care with Yoga, Ayurveda and naturopathy to offer holistic treatment approaches.
- The 250-bed super-speciality hospital offers 24×7 services across surgery, cardiology, neurology, orthopaedics, ICU, advanced diagnostics and aims to bridge prevention with critical care at affordable costs.
282. Limited imaging infrastructure drives MRI growth in India
- On January 27, 2026, India’s MRI market is rapidly growing due to limited imaging infrastructure and high demand for advanced diagnostics across the country, making India a key part of the Asia-Pacific MRI market.
- According to GlobalData, the MRI systems market in India is expected to expand at about 12% CAGR as hospitals and diagnostic centres adopt more MRI units to address infrastructure gaps and rising diagnostic needs.
- India accounted for around 22% of the Asia-Pacific MRI market in 2025, driven by its large population, unmet imaging needs, and investment in healthcare diagnostics.
283. Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio Inaugurates State’s First Drone School In Kohima
- On January 26, 2026, Nagaland’s first Drone School and Drone Centre of Excellence was inaugurated at the Nagaland GIS & Remote Sensing Centre in Kohima during the 77th Republic Day celebrations.
- The Chief Minister of Nagaland inaugurated the facility, developed through the State GIS & Remote Sensing Centre under the Planning and Transformation Department to equip youth with advanced drone technology skills.
- The school will offer DGCA-compliant Remote Pilot Certificate and short courses in FPV flying, drone repair, mapping and data analysis, with free training for the first 50 sponsored trainees.
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284. Union Minister Launches 2 Major Bamboo Projects in Northeast
- On January 26, 2026, two major bamboo sector projects worth ₹82.5 crore were launched in Guwahati, Assam to strengthen the Northeast’s bamboo economy and sustainable livelihoods.
- The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region initiated both projects to transform bamboo into modern industrial goods, combining traditional artisan cluster development with engineered product facilities.
- Projects include artisan cluster revitalization, engineered bamboo product units, expected skill training for thousands, enhanced market access, and public-private partnerships with major e-commerce and industry partners.
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285. Rs. 450 Crore Matabari Tourism Circuit Launched at Dumbur Lake, Scindia Announces Rs. 750 Crore Projects for Tripura
- On January 25, 2026, Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region and Communication said the foundation of the ₹450 crore Matabari Tourism Circuit at Narkel Kunja, near Dumbur Lake in Gomati district, Tripura, to develop a spiritual and eco-tourism hub.
- The Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region and Communications, along with the state Tourism Minister and the Tripura Chief Minister (virtually), announced ₹750 crore worth of central projects and tourism infrastructure initiatives.
- The circuit connects Tripura Sundari Temple, Chabimura and Dumbur Lake, includes jetties/resorts, targets 4,000–5,000 jobs (30% women), enhances amenities and economy, and aligns with national Northeast growth goals.
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286. 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.
287. 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.
288. 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.
289. 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.
290. 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.