Current Affairs · 3 January 2026

TNPSC current affairs published on 3 January 2026.

Awards AppointmentsThe Hindu

Sangeet Natak Akademi honours 51 artists in Lucknow: award fact for TNPSC

The Sangeet Natak Akademi conferred honours on 51 artists in Lucknow, a national-level awards fact.

EconomyThe Hindu

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

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

NationalThe Hindu

Fotu La tunnel project approved in Ladakh to strengthen year-round connectivity: key infrastructure and strategic fact

The Fotu La tunnel project in Ladakh has been approved to improve year-round connectivity in a strategically important region.

Science TechnologyThe Hindu

NASA ends MAVEN mission: Mars orbiter shutdown is a science and technology current-affairs point

NASA has declared the MAVEN mission ended, marking an important space-science update for exam preparation.

NationalThe Hindu

PM Modi to launch ₹12,421 crore national highway projects in Surat: key infrastructure facts for TNPSC

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch national highway projects worth ₹12,421 crore in Surat, Gujarat, on 2026-01-03.

InternationalThe Hindu

BHEL wins international refinery contract for Nigeria project; exam focus on PSU exports and energy infrastructure

BHEL secured a major international contract linked to Nigeria’s refinery project, highlighting India’s PSU role in overseas energy infrastructure.

EconomyThe Hindu

India ranks top among founders of US unicorn startups: startup ecosystem fact for economy and innovation

India topped the list of founders among US unicorn startups, a key fact for economy, innovation, and entrepreneurship questions.