Current Affairs · 2 January 2026

TNPSC current affairs published on 2 January 2026.

DefenceThe Hindu

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

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit was named the next Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force, a defence appointment relevant for TNPSC.

Awards AppointmentsThe Hindu

51 artists honoured with Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards in Lucknow

Fifty-one artists received the Sangeet Natak Akademi honour in Lucknow, a useful awards-and-culture fact for TNPSC.

EconomyThe Hindu

BHEL wins major international contract for Nigeria refinery project

BHEL secured a major international contract for a refinery project in Nigeria, an important industry and international business fact.

DefenceThe Hindu

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit appointed next Vice Chief of Air Staff

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit was named the next Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force, a defence appointment fact.

Awards AppointmentsThe Hindu

Sangeet Natak Akademi honours 51 artists in Lucknow: awards fact

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

EconomyThe Hindu

India’s FY 2025-26 GDP growth at 7.7%: economy fact for TNPSC

India’s GDP growth for FY 2025-26 was reported at 7.7%, making it a key economy fact for exam preparation.

NationalThe Hindu

Fotu La tunnel project approved in Ladakh: year-round connectivity and strategic infrastructure facts

The Fotu La tunnel project in Ladakh has been approved, strengthening all-weather connectivity in a strategically important region.

NationalThe Hindu

PM Modi to launch ₹12,421 crore national highway projects in Surat: infrastructure and connectivity facts

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch national highway projects worth ₹12,421 crore in Surat, Gujarat, a key infrastructure current-affairs item.

EconomyThe Hindu

India ranks top among founders of US unicorn startups: startup ecosystem and global innovation facts

India ranks first among founders of US unicorn startups, a useful economy and innovation current-affairs fact.

Science TechnologyThe Hindu

NASA ends MAVEN mission: key facts on Mars orbiter, year and purpose

NASA has declared the MAVEN mission over, making it a science and space technology current-affairs item for TNPSC.

InternationalThe Hindu

BHEL wins international refinery contract for Nigeria: MCQ facts on PSU exports and energy projects

BHEL secured a major international contract linked to Nigeria’s refinery project, making it a relevant PSU and industrial exports current-affairs item.