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191. Miranda House, DRDO develop Made-in-India chip that warns soldiers of heart attacks
- On January 29, 2026, Miranda House College in New Delhi and DRDO unveiled a Made-in-India BioFET biological chip prototype that warns soldiers of impending heart attacks by detecting risky cardiac biomarkers.
- Miranda House researchers, led by Prof. Monika Tomar, with DRDO, created a portable BioFET sensor that analyses three blood biomarkers simultaneously from serum to alert users when levels indicate elevated cardiac risk.
- The device supports point-of-care use like a glucometer, took about five years to develop, costs 50–60% less thanks to in-house fabrication, and is now in DRDO trials before potential military adoption.
192. KPI Green Energy starts power supply from 200 MW RE project in Gujarat
- On January 29, 2026, KPI Green Energy commenced power generation and supply from its 200 MW solar power project at Khavda Solar Park, Gujarat, after successful grid synchronization and initial injection into the state grid.
- The project, executed by KPI Green Energy Ltd under a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL), uses a grid-connected 200 MW AC / 240 MW DC solar installation to feed clean energy into the network.
- Khavda’s favourable irradiation (~2 060 kWh/m²) and sunny climate support efficient generation; the project is among the first commissioned within the 1.8 GW GSECL Solar Park and will contribute to renewable capacity and revenue stability.
193. Mizoram gets independent NCC group headquarters, focus on youth discipline and integration
- On January 29, 2026, Mizoram inaugurated its independent National Cadet Corps (NCC) Group Headquarters in Aizawl, establishing a dedicated local command instead of being managed from another state.
- The Chief Minister of Mizoram inaugurated the NCC Group Headquarters, supported by the state government and NCC North Eastern Region authorities, creating a new administrative structure to run NCC activities and enhance local planning.
- Mizoram currently has four NCC units with about 8,000 cadets; the new headquarters aims to promote youth discipline, leadership, national integration, counter substance abuse, and expand training and exposure opportunities
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194. Ladakh LG inaugurates civil aviation infrastructure project in Leh
- On January 28, 2026, a civil aviation infrastructure project (Parallel Taxi Track) was inaugurated at Air Force Station, Leh, to improve runway efficiency and air connectivity in the Union Territory of Ladakh.
- The project was inaugurated by the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, in coordination with the Indian Air Force, and includes construction of a parallel taxi track, aircraft dispersal areas, and taxi links for dual civil-military use.
- Built at a cost of around ₹452 crore, the project enhances operational safety, reduces runway occupancy time, strengthens strategic aviation infrastructure, boosts tourism, and improves year-round connectivity in the high-altitude region.
195. Kandla Port Signs Deal To Set Up India’s First Port-Based Green Hydrogen Plant, Pushing Maritime Operations Towards Clean Energy
- On January 28–29, 2026, Deendayal Port Authority (Kandla Port), Gujarat signed a pact to build India’s first port-based 5 MW green hydrogen plant, advancing clean maritime operations and energy transition.
- Deendayal Port Authority partnered with Oswal Greenzo Energies (a joint venture of Oswal Energies and Greenzo Energy India), which will design, supply, install, test, and commission the plant on an EPC basis.
- The plant is expected to produce about 840 tonnes of green hydrogen annually, reduce maritime carbon emissions, support port and logistics clean fuel use, align with India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission, and propel sustainable port development.
196. Indian Railways add 202 new train stoppages across Northeast
- On January 29, 2026, Indian Railways approved 202 additional train stoppages at 82 stations under the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), covering parts of Assam, West Bengal and Bihar, to strengthen regional rail connectivity.
- The initiative, led by Indian Railways/NFR officials, will roll out the new halts phased and experimentally, adding stops for major services like Vande Bharat, Rajdhani, Mail/Express trains, to meet public demand and improve access.
- Several premium and long-distance trains (e.g., New Jalpaiguri–Guwahati Vande Bharat, Anand Vihar–Agartala Rajdhani) now halt at Rangiya, New Haflong, New Cooch Behar, Dhemaji, Sibsagar Town and more, benefiting smaller towns and emerging locations.
197. Metro propulsion systems Titagarh signs agreement with ABB for metro propulsion systems
- On January 29, 2026, Titagarh Rail Systems signed an agreement with ABB India in Kolkata to deliver 25 kV metro propulsion systems and technology transfer to bolster metro manufacturing.
- Titagarh Rail Systems and ABB India will collaborate through design, supply, testing, and phased local production of propulsion components, including technology transfer for Train Control and Monitoring Systems.
- The pact supports “Make in India” and Atmanirbhar Bharat, builds on earlier TCMS tech acquisition (750 V), adds co-production of converters/traction motors, and expands metro capabilities under India’s 2047 vision.
198. 420 e-Hospitals established under Digital India initiative
- 420 e-Hospitals have been established across the country as part of the Central government's Digital India initiative.
- The e-Hospital system aims to reduce hospital queues and improve efficiency, and has recorded over 18 crore digital transactions across participating hospitals.
- The e-Hospital is an initiative of Digital India that has made it easy for the citizens to take appointments in major hospitals. Now there is no need to stand in long queues to take appointments, when you can get it online.
199. 22 New AIIMS, 75 GMCs Approved for Upgradation Under PMSSY: JP Nadda Health informs Lok Sabha
- The upgradation of 75 Government Medical Colleges and Institutions (GMCIs), including Patliputra Medical College in Dhanbad and Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Ranchi, along with the establishment of 22 new All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS).
- Including one at Deoghar in Jharkhand, have been approved under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) to offer super speciality healthcare facilities across the country.
- Additionally, a total of 157 Medical Colleges have been approved in the country under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme for ‘Establishment of new Medical Colleges attached to existing district/referral hospitals'.
200. E-Sanjeevani platform conducts over 31 cr teleconsultations: Union Minister
- The e-Sanjeevani platform, under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), has conducted 31.86 crore teleconsultations till December 2024. Total 31.86 crores Teleconsultations has been conducted till 31.12.2024.
- The platform consists of two modules: (i) e-Sanjeevani OPD: Facilitating doctor-to-patient consultations remotely; and (ii) e-Sanjeevani AAMs: Connecting Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs) with specialist doctors for better healthcare accessibility in remote areas.
- The platform, which includes e-Sanjeevani OPD, helps reduce pressure on physical health facilities by enabling remote consultations, especially in underserved areas. The government also highlighted ongoing upgrades in public hospital equipment and quality initiatives such as the “Mera Aspataal” feedback system.