Current Affairs · 23 February 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 23 February 2026.
BHEL wins major international contract for Nigeria refinery project: industry and defence-linked PSU fact
BHEL secured a major international contract for a refinery project in Nigeria, a useful economy and industry fact.
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit named next Vice Chief of Air Staff: defence appointment
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit was named the next Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force, an important defence appointment.
PM Modi to launch ₹12,421 crore national highway projects in Surat, Gujarat; infrastructure update for TNPSC
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch national highway projects worth ₹12,421 crore in Surat, Gujarat, highlighting a major infrastructure push in 2026.
Fotu La tunnel project approved in Ladakh to strengthen year-round connectivity; key infrastructure update
The Fotu La tunnel project in Ladakh has been approved to improve all-weather connectivity, making it a strategic infrastructure item.
India ranks first among founders of US unicorn startups; startup ecosystem fact for TNPSC
India topped the list of founders of US unicorn startups, a useful fact for economy and innovation current affairs.
NASA ends MAVEN mission in 2026; important space-science update for TNPSC
NASA has declared the MAVEN mission ended in 2026, a notable space-science development relevant to exams.