Current Affairs · 29 January 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 29 January 2026.
India’s FY 2025-26 GDP growth at 7.7%: key economy fact for current affairs
India’s GDP growth for FY 2025-26 was reported at 7.7%.
Indian Army to procure indigenous software-defined radios: defence communications upgrade
The Indian Army will procure the first indigenously manufactured software-defined radios in 2026.
HAL-GE engine deal for LCA Mk1A: defence manufacturing milestone in 2026
HAL signed a deal with GE in January 2026 for Light Combat Aircraft Mk1A engines.
ICMR SHINE initiative: public health research and innovation focus in 2026
ICMR launched the SHINE initiative in January 2026 to strengthen health research and innovation.
Tamil Nadu’s first deeptech startup policy: key features, 2026 launch and startup ecosystem push
Tamil Nadu launched India’s first deeptech startup policy in January 2026 to support advanced technology startups.
Ladakh’s Fotu La tunnel project approved to strengthen year-round connectivity on the strategic highway
The Fotu La tunnel project in Ladakh has been approved to improve year-round connectivity, a useful infrastructure and geography current affair.
BHEL wins major international contract for Nigeria refinery project, a key PSU and energy-sector update
BHEL has secured a major international contract for a refinery project in Nigeria, making it relevant for economy, PSUs and international business current affairs.
Padma Shri 2026: 92-year-old Kollakkayil Devaki Amma recognised for green activism
Kollakkayil Devaki Amma, aged 92, was awarded the Padma Shri in 2026 for green activism, making it a notable awards-and-environment current affair.
BSF begins training Indian dog breeds like Rampur Hound and Mudhol Hound for K9 units
BSF has taken the lead to train Indian dog breeds such as Rampur Hound and Mudhol Hound for K9 units, a defence and indigenous-breeds current affair.
India extends Astra Mk-2 missile range beyond 200 km; key DRDO air-to-air upgrade for defence exams
DRDO’s Astra Mark 2 air-to-air missile has been extended beyond 200 km, making it a high-value defence and science-and-technology current affair.
Sangeet Natak Akademi honours 51 artists in Lucknow: national cultural award fact
Sangeet Natak Akademi conferred honours on 51 artists in Lucknow in January 2026.
68,000-year-old hand art discovery in Indonesia: important prehistoric art finding
A 68,000-year-old hand art discovery in Indonesia was highlighted in January 2026.