Current Affairs · 29 March 2026

TNPSC current affairs published on 29 March 2026.

SportsThe Hindu

Sunil Narine Becomes Most-Capped Overseas Player in IPL

Kolkata Knight Riders' Sunil Narine surpassed Kieron Pollard to become the most-capped overseas player in IPL history, reaching 190 matches on 29 March.

EnvironmentThe Hindu

Great Barrier Reef corals hit by heat stress and black band disease: environment fact for TNPSC

Heat stress and rare black band disease were reported to devastate Great Barrier Reef corals, a climate and environment fact.

Science TechnologyThe Hindu

X8.3 solar flare in 2026: strongest flare of the year and a science current-affairs fact

The X8.3 solar flare was described as the strongest solar flare of 2026, a direct science fact for TNPSC.

EnvironmentThe Hindu

New earthworm species Drawida vazhania discovered in Kerala: biodiversity fact for environment questions

A new earthworm species, Drawida vazhania, was discovered in Kerala, making it a biodiversity fact for TNPSC.

InternationalThe Hindu

BHEL wins major international contract for Nigeria refinery project: exam facts on PSU and overseas order

BHEL secured a major international contract for a refinery project in Nigeria, a useful PSU and international business fact.

EconomyThe Hindu

India’s GDP growth at 7.7% in FY 2025-26: economy fact for TNPSC on growth rate and fiscal year

India’s GDP growth was reported at 7.7% in FY 2025-26, a direct economy fact useful for TNPSC.

EnvironmentThe Hindu

Tamil Nadu’s first Dark Sky Park at Kolli Hills: TNPSC facts on location, purpose and dark-sky conservation

Tamil Nadu launched its first Dark Sky Park in Kolli Hills, a science-and-environment initiative with MCQ-ready location and conservation facts.

Awards AppointmentsThe Hindu

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

The Sangeet Natak Akademi honoured 51 artists in Lucknow, a national awards fact with a clear number and place.

Tamil NaduThe Hindu

Bihar to establish India’s first Power Museum in Patna: governance and heritage fact

Bihar announced India’s first Power Museum in Patna, a state-specific infrastructure and heritage fact.