Current Affairs · 11 May 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 11 May 2026.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.