Russian ambassador  to India Alexander Kadakin  passed away 

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  • On 26th January 2017, Russian ambassador to India Alexander Kadakin was passed away after a brief illness. He was 67 years old and he held this position from 2009.
  • He played a major role in ties of India and Russia. He was fond of Indian Culture and Language. He also authored and translated many books from English and Hindi.

Power Grid Corporation of India inked MoU with - Abu Dhabi Water & Electricity Authority

  • Central Power Sector PSU Power Grid Corporation of India inked Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Abu Dhabi Water & Electricity Authority (ADWEA). Managing Director of Abu Dhabi Distribution Co (UAE) Saeed Al Suwaidi and Executive Director- International Business of POWERGRID Mr Anil Mehra in the presence of IS Jha, CMD of POWERGRID.
  • As per MoU both companies will work together in the fields of capability development and training in the field of Operation & Maintenance (O&M), Asset Management, Project Management, Power Transmission & Distribution, etc.

First ever Women's Football Professional League was launched by - AIFF

  • All India Football Federation (AIFF) launched first ever Women Professional Leauge in India at New Dehli.
  • AIFF President Praful Patel launched this event while Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Youth Affairs and Sports Vijay Goel and 2016 Summer Olympics wrestling bronze medalist Sakshi Malik were also present in the event.

New system to manage air traffic has been launched by - AAI

  • On 26th January 2017, Airports Authority of India launched Central - Air Traffic Flow Management (C-ATFM) on the occasion of 68th Republic Day. 
  • AAI chairman Guruprasad Mohapatra opened a dedicated C-ATFM facility at Delhi's new Air Traffic Services Complex and soon this system will be replicated at all the airports and in entire Indian airspace.