Current Affairs · 1 January 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 1 January 2026.
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.
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.
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.
BHEL wins a major international contract for Nigeria’s refinery project
BHEL secured a major international contract linked to Nigeria’s refinery project.
Antarctic climate history study highlights the role of marine microfossils
The source points to marine microfossils as important in understanding Antarctica’s climate history.
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.
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.
BHEL wins a major international order for Nigeria refinery project
BHEL received a major international contract linked to a refinery project in Nigeria.
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%.
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.