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Current Affairs 21 January 2026

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  • India's First Sleeper Vande Bharat Train Flagged Off Between Howrah and Guwahati
  • PM Modi Lays Foundation Stone of ₹6,957 Crore Kaziranga Elevated Corridor in Assam

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India's First Sleeper Vande Bharat Train Flagged Off Between Howrah and Guwahati

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train on January 20, 2026, at Malda town railway station in West Bengal, connecting Howrah and Guwahati (Kamakhya) in Assam. The train has a journey time of approximately 14 hours and operates six days a week. This launch was part of PM Modi's visit to West Bengal and Assam from January 17-18, 2026, during which he dedicated multiple rail and road infrastructure projects worth ₹3,250 crore to the nation. The Vande Bharat Sleeper Train represents a significant milestone in India's Make in India initiative and railway modernization efforts, enhancing connectivity between eastern and northeastern India.

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Which two cities are connected by India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train flagged off in January 2026?

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PM Modi Lays Foundation Stone of ₹6,957 Crore Kaziranga Elevated Corridor in Assam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the ₹6,957 crore Kaziranga Elevated Corridor in Assam on January 18, 2026, as part of his infrastructure development initiative in the Northeast region. The project aims to reduce wildlife-vehicle conflicts while improving connectivity through the Kaziranga National Park area. Simultaneously, PM Modi flagged off two Amrit Bharat Express trains, further enhancing regional transport infrastructure. This corridor project represents a significant investment in addressing the dual challenges of wildlife conservation and infrastructure development in ecologically sensitive areas. The initiative demonstrates the government's commitment to balancing environmental protection with developmental needs in the Northeast.

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What is the primary objective of the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor project launched in January 2026?

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