Current Affairs · 11 May 2026

TNPSC current affairs published on 11 May 2026.

Important DaysThe Hindu

National Technology Day Observed (11 May)

National Technology Day was observed on 11 May to commemorate India's Pokhran-II nuclear tests (Operation Shakti) of 1998 and celebrate scientific achievements.

Tamil NaduThe Hindu

Tamil Nadu gets C Joseph Vijay as Chief Minister; 234-member Assembly and Article 164 in focus

On 10 May 2026, C Joseph Vijay was sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister at Chennai, with Article 164 and the 234-member Assembly in focus.

NationalThe Hindu

Supreme Court seeks women-only Vice-President post in SCBA from 2027-28 term

The Supreme Court asked the SCBA to create a permanent women-only Vice-President post from the 2027-28 term and kept the Secretary post reserved for women in 2026-27.

DefenceThe Hindu

IAF and MBDA sign pact for indigenous MICA missile maintenance hub in India

The Indian Air Force and MBDA signed an agreement to set up a local MRO facility for MICA missiles in India.

Science TechnologyThe Hindu

India introduces QR-code verification for nearly 30 lakh Census 2027 enumerators

India launched QR-code verification for nearly 30 lakh enumerators for Census 2027, with the first phase running from 1 April to 30 September 2026.

SchemesThe Hindu

Odisha tops India in PMAY-U 2.0 house completions with 24,625 sanctioned units

Odisha ranked first nationwide in PMAY-U 2.0 urban housing completions from March 2025 to March 2026, with 24,625 sanctioned houses.

EconomyThe Hindu

Maharashtra approves 2026 CBG policy with ₹500 crore support and 24 plants in operation

On 5 May 2026, Maharashtra approved its State Compressed Biogas Policy 2026 with ₹500 crore support and a three-tier implementation system.

NationalThe Hindu

West Bengal gets first BJP Chief Minister as Suvendu Adhikari takes oath in Kolkata

On 9 May 2026, Suvendu Adhikari took oath as West Bengal’s first BJP Chief Minister at Brigade Parade Ground, Kolkata.

NationalThe Hindu

PM Modi inaugurates Dhyan Mandir in Bengaluru and launches ₹9,400 crore projects in Telangana

On 10 May 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Dhyan Mandir in Bengaluru and launched infrastructure projects worth ₹9,400 crore in Telangana.

Science TechnologyThe Hindu

Maritime India Foundation signs MoUs with IIT Madras, IIT Bombay and IMU Chennai for innovation hubs

The Maritime India Foundation signed MoUs with IIT Madras, IIT Bombay and IMU Chennai to create Maritime Innovation Hubs under MoPSW.

NationalThe Hindu

Aizawl hosts first regional cooperative reform conference under Sahkar se Samriddhi

The Ministry of Cooperation held the first regional cooperative reform conference in Aizawl, Mizoram, to advance Sahkar se Samriddhi.

Tamil NaduThe Hindu

Karnataka appoints Justice Ramachandra D Huddar as chairperson of Admissions Overseeing Committee

On 8 May 2026, Karnataka appointed retired High Court judge Justice Ramachandra D Huddar as chairperson of the Admissions Overseeing Committee.