Current Affairs · 17 January 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 17 January 2026.
BHEL wins major international refinery contract in Nigeria: defence-industrial and economy relevance
BHEL secured a major international contract for a refinery project in Nigeria, a useful fact for economy and industry revision.
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit appointed next Vice Chief of the Air Staff
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit was named the next Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force, a defence appointment relevant for exams.
Sangeet Natak Akademi honours 51 artists in Lucknow: awards update
The Sangeet Natak Akademi conferred honours on 51 artists in Lucknow, an awards-related current affairs item.
PM Modi to launch ₹12,421 crore national highway projects in Surat, Gujarat in January 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate national highway projects worth ₹12,421 crore in Surat, Gujarat, in January 2026.
Antarctic climate history: marine microfossils as a key scientific tool
Marine microfossils were highlighted as important for understanding Antarctica’s climate history, a science topic for exams.
India ranks top among founders of US unicorn startups, a startup ecosystem fact for TNPSC
India has been reported to rank first among founders of US unicorn startups, a useful fact for economy and innovation questions.
NASA ends MAVEN mission in 2026; key Mars exploration milestone for science and technology
NASA has declared the MAVEN mission ended in 2026, making it a notable space-science development for exam preparation.