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61. Engineering goods exports up 10.4% in January,2026, crosses $100 billion mark in April-January Period of FY26
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India
Economic Times
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- On February 26, 2026, it was reported that India’s engineering goods exports rose 10.4% year-on-year to US$10.40 billion in January 2026, driven by strong growth in copper, iron & steel, and motor vehicle shipments.
- During April–January FY 2025-26, exports crossed US$100 billion for the first time, reaching US$101.13 billion despite a 6.8% decline in shipments to the US. Engineering goods exports to the UAE went up 42.4% in January 2026 to US$871.48 million. In the case of Saudi Arabia, exports were up 33.3% at US$518.58 million.
- Strong growth in markets like UAE, Saudi Arabia, Germany, UK, and China supported overall export expansion, with engineering goods contributing 28.5% to total merchandise exports in January 2026.
- Among the top 25 key markets for Indian engineering goods, shipments to as many as 19 countries recorded positive growth during Jan.,2026, while in the case of six countries, the growth was negative.
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62. Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah interacts with personnel of SSB in Araria, Bihar, and inaugurates the Border Out Posts at Leti and Inderwa, along with e-inaugurating and laying the e-foundation stones for various SSB projects
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Odishatv.in
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- On February 26, 2026, Union Home Minister inaugurated and laid the foundation for SSB projects worth ₹170 crore in Bihar, including new Border Out Posts and infrastructure aimed at improving operational facilities and surveillance.
- Under the India–Nepal Border Road Project, 554 km of roads have been approved, with major progress already made to enhance border monitoring and security capabilities.
- The government reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening border management, preventing infiltration, and supporting CAPF personnel while advancing development initiatives in border regions.
63. Indian Railways launches RailParcel pilot for enhanced parcel logistics in 7 cities
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India
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- On February 26, 2026, it was reported that Indian Railways launched RailParcel as a pilot initiative across Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Guntur, Rajahmundry, Visakhapatnam, Bengaluru, and Chennai under the South Central Railway zone to digitize and improve rail-based parcel logistics operations.
- Indian Railways, with AION-Tech Solutions’ ROQIT platform, is implementing real-time parcel tracking, workflow digitization, CRIS integration, and third-party logistics readiness to enhance coordination, shipment visibility, and operational efficiency during the pilot phase.
- The PoC focuses on interoperability with existing infrastructure, multimodal logistics integration, and sustainable freight movement using the electrified rail network. Future phases may enable network optimization and data-driven decision-making based on pilot insights.
64. Swiggy expands food delivery to more railway stations across India
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India
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- On February 26, 2026, Swiggy announced that it had further expanded its partnership with IRCTC. The food delivery platform has doubled down on its 'Food on Train' service, marking a 117% growth in network expansion in just twelve months.
- Swiggy, in partnership with IRCTC, scaled operations by strengthening its supply chain, expanding transit hubs, and personalising menus using passenger data, ensuring fresh food delivery directly to train seats.
- The network grew 117% in 12 months; ‘Train Friendly Dishes’ contribute 22% of orders. Holi specials (Feb 28–Mar 8, 2026) include gujiya and festive meals, with ₹125 discounts on orders above ₹399.
65. CM lays stone for ₹264-crore infra upgrades in Mundka
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Delhi
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Hindustan Times
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- On February 24, 2026, the Chief Minister of Delhi laid the foundation for 49 development projects worth ₹264 crore in the Mundka Assembly constituency to enhance rural infrastructure in roads, water, sewerage, education, and healthcare.
- The Chief Minister of Delhi, along with leaders including the Minister of Labour of Delhi and a Member of the Lok Sabha, announced the projects under DVDB, CMDF, MLALAD, and other schemes, aiming to deliver urban-level amenities to rural Delhi through planned investment.
- Projects complement ₹1,600 crore of development launched in rural Delhi over the past year, with ₹1,000 crore allocated specifically for village development, including drainage, peripheral roads, schools, hospitals, land consolidation, and a proposed 900-bigha growth centre.
66. Government take measures to reduce out-of-pocket healthcare expenditure
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- According to National Health Accounts (NHA) Estimates, out-of-pocket expenditure (OOPE) as a percentage of total health expenditure (THE) has declined from 62.6 per cent in 2014-15 to 39.4 per cent in 2021-22.
- The government has been implementing measures to reduce OOPE while increasing government health expenditure (GHE), which has risen from 29.0 per cent in 2014-15 to 48.0 per cent in 2021-22.
- India has significantly reduced out-of-pocket health spending, with OOPE falling from 62.6% (2014-15) to 39.4% (2021-22), alongside a sharp rise in government health expenditure from 29% to 48%, according to National Health Accounts.
- This shift is driven by major public health initiatives such as the National Health Mission, free drugs and diagnostics, 1.76 lakh Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, and the PM-ABHIM infrastructure mission. Schemes like Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY, expanded to cover senior citizens above 70.
67. Delhi: MCD Revamps 161 Healthcare Facilities into Ayushman Arogya Mandirs
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Delhi
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The Times Of India
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- Municipal Corporation of Delhi has revamped 161 healthcare facilities into Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs) while another 219 centres are at various stages of rejuvenation as part of the civic body's efforts to strengthen the city's primary healthcare network.
- The centres are being developed by upgrading general dispensaries, maternity centres, and mother and child welfare centres as well as by optimally utilising public infrastructure such as community centres and vacant municipal buildings.
- Services include regular health check-ups for pregnant women, management of anaemia and hypertension during pregnancy, post-delivery and lactating mother care, and treatment of gynaecological issues.
- 60 doctors were provided by Delhi govt in addition to the existing MCD staff. Against a target of 380 AAMs, the centres being developed include 93 maternity and child welfare centres, 39 dispensaries, 31 mobile dispensaries, 18 mother and child care centres, 10 chest clinics and one leprosy home.
68. India, Liberia sign MoU to boost cooperation on medicine quality standards
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India
The Economic Times
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- India and Liberia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in the field of pharmacopoeia, marking a major step toward boosting regulatory alignment and improving access to safe and affordable medicines.
- According to the Ministry of Health, the agreement aims to promote shared quality standards between the two countries as part of broader efforts to enhance global health cooperation.
- According to the Ministry of AYUSH, the pharmacopoeias are official compendia of quality standards of the drugs being imported, manufactured for sale, stocked or exhibited for sale or distributed in India.
69. India’s Union Health Ministry inks MoU for enhanced healthcare at IMS, BHU
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Uttar Pradesh
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Health World
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- India’s Union Health Ministry has entered a tripartite memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Education and Banaras Hindu University (BHU) to provide funding and technical support to the Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS), BHU.
- The MoU enables the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to extend grants to IMS, BHU, following the model of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) established under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana.
- The MoU will also strengthen academic and research collaborations and enable exchanges of students, faculty, staff, and research professionals between the MoHFW, AIIMS, and IMS BHU.
- The additional funding aims to boost secondary and tertiary healthcare services, improve clinical care delivery, and reduce the need for patient referrals.
70. JU, ASCOMS sign MoU to strengthen access to specialized healthcare
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Jammu and Kashmir
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State Times
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- Marking an important step towards improving on-campus healthcare facilities, the University of Jammu (JU) on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Acharya Shri Chander College of Medical Sciences and Hospital (ASCOMS) to provide specialized medical services to its stakeholders.
- The partnership aims to provide specialized medical services on an Outpatient Department (OPD) basis to all employees, their families, and students of the University.
- Under the arrangement, expert medical consultations will be made available directly at the University Health Centre, ensuring convenient and timely access to quality healthcare.