Current Affairs · 20 January 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 20 January 2026.
EconomyThe Hindu
BHEL wins major international refinery project for Nigeria
BHEL secured a major international contract for a refinery project in Nigeria, relevant for industry and external trade.
NationalThe Hindu
PM Modi to launch ₹12,421 crore national highway projects in Surat, Gujarat on 20 January 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate national highway projects worth ₹12,421 crore in Surat, Gujarat on 20 January 2026.
Science TechnologyThe Hindu
Antarctic climate history study highlights role of marine microfossils
Marine microfossils were highlighted as important in understanding Antarctica’s climate history, a science-and-environment fact.
EconomyThe Hindu
India ranks top among founders of US unicorn startups; key 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 current affairs.
Science TechnologyThe Hindu
NASA ends MAVEN mission in 2026; important Mars science mission fact for TNPSC
NASA has declared the MAVEN mission ended, making it a useful science-and-space current-affairs item for exam preparation.