Current Affairs · 1 January 2026

TNPSC current affairs published on 1 January 2026.

Important DaysThe Hindu

New Year 2026 Begins (1 January)

The Gregorian calendar New Year 2026 began on 1 January, observed worldwide as the start of the new year.

EconomyThe Hindu

India’s GDP growth for FY 2025-26 reported at 7.7%

The source reports India’s GDP growth at 7.7% for financial year 2025-26.

Awards AppointmentsThe Hindu

Sangeet Natak Akademi honours 51 artists in Lucknow: important awards fact

The Sangeet Natak Akademi conferred honours on 51 artists in Lucknow, a useful awards-and-culture fact.

DefenceThe Hindu

BHEL wins a major international contract for Nigeria’s refinery project

BHEL secured a major international contract linked to Nigeria’s refinery project.

Science TechnologyThe Hindu

Antarctic climate history study highlights the role of marine microfossils

The source points to marine microfossils as important in understanding Antarctica’s climate history.

DefenceThe Hindu

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit appointed next Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit was named the next Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force.

Awards AppointmentsThe Hindu

Sangeet Natak Akademi honours 51 artists in Lucknow in 2026

The source states that 51 artists were honoured by the Sangeet Natak Akademi in Lucknow.

EconomyThe Hindu

BHEL wins a major international order for Nigeria refinery project

BHEL received a major international contract linked to a refinery project in Nigeria.

EconomyThe Hindu

India’s FY 2025-26 GDP growth reported at 7.7%: economy MCQ fact

The source notes that India’s GDP growth in FY 2025-26 stood at 7.7%.

Science TechnologyThe Hindu

Karnataka becomes first Indian state to set up a national AI research institution in 2026

Karnataka was reported as the first Indian state to establish a national Artificial Intelligence research institution.