Current Affairs · 12 May 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 12 May 2026.
New Rural Employment Mission to Replace MGNREGA
A new rural employment scheme — the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission — was announced to replace MGNREGA, raising guaranteed work from 100 to 125 days a year.
Tamil Nadu Constitutes 'Singappen' Women's Safety Task Force
The Tamil Nadu government constituted a dedicated women's safety police unit named 'Singappen' Special Task Force, with sanctioned posts headed by senior police officers.
Jan Suraksha Social Security Schemes Complete 11 Years
The three Jan Suraksha schemes — PMJJBY, PMSBY and Atal Pension Yojana — completed 11 years, with crores of enrolments and thousands of crores in claims settled.
Two Botswana Cheetahs Released in Kuno National Park
Two cheetahs from Botswana were released into Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh, as part of Project Cheetah; the park's cheetah population rose to around 57 including cubs.
India to Host 4th India–Africa Forum Summit
India announced it will host the 4th India-Africa Forum Summit in New Delhi; India has expanded its diplomatic presence in Africa to 46 missions with bilateral trade around $85 billion.
India Hosts Asian Weightlifting Championships in Gandhinagar
India hosted the Asian Weightlifting Championships in Gandhinagar, Gujarat — its first time in 44 years — featuring about 180 athletes from 28 countries.
MGNREGA to be replaced by VB-G RAM G from July 1, 2026 with 125-day rural job guarantee
The Rural Development Ministry notified VB-G RAM G Act, 2025 on May 11, 2026 to replace MGNREGA from July 1, 2026.
GSTAT Principal Bench in New Delhi empowered as National Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling
The Finance Ministry on May 8, 2026 empowered the GSTAT Principal Bench in New Delhi to act as the National Appellate Authority for Advance Rulings.
Jan Suraksha schemes complete 11 years with PMJJBY, PMSBY and Atal Pension Yojana milestones
PMJJBY, PMSBY and Atal Pension Yojana completed 11 years on May 9, 2026 with large enrolment and claim-settlement figures.
India appoints Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani as next CDS and Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan as Navy Chief
The Government of India on May 9, 2026 named Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani as CDS and Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan as Navy Chief.
National Technology Day 2026 marked Pokhran-II, Trishul missile and Hansa-3 milestones
India observed National Technology Day on May 11, 2026, recalling Pokhran-II, Trishul missile and Hansa-3 aircraft milestones.