Current Affairs · 14 May 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 14 May 2026.
Supreme Court’s TET review: RTE, teacher eligibility and child-centric education
The Supreme Court, in May 2026, linked teacher eligibility review with the Right to Education and child welfare.
Centre may create joint funding framework for heatwave mitigation in India
India is considering a joint Centre-State funding framework for heatwave mitigation, linking response costs to the disaster financing system.
CBSE Class 12 results 2026: pass percentage falls to 85.20%, Trivandrum tops with 95.62%
CBSE Class 12 results for 2026 showed an 85.20% national pass percentage, with Trivandrum leading at 95.62%.
NEET conduct panel flags transport, storage and human handling as weak links
A K. Radhakrishnan Committee report said transport, storage and human handling are the weakest links in NEET conduct and called for district-wise infrastructure assessment.
CBSE Class 12 2026 results: Tamil Nadu records 95.25% pass rate, girls outperform boys
Tamil Nadu recorded a 95.25% pass rate in the CBSE Class 12 results, with girls scoring 96.68% and outperforming boys.
Vijay Narayan reappointed Tamil Nadu Advocate General under two governments
Vijay Narayan was appointed Advocate General of Tamil Nadu again in 2026, after serving the same post during 2017-2021 under the AIADMK government.
Nicobar wildlife sanctuaries proposal: tribal consultation, island names and environmental clearance issue
The Nicobarese have opposed the Centre’s plan for three wildlife sanctuaries in Little Nicobar, Meroe and Menchal islands over lack of consultation.
Tamil Nadu Assembly floor test and Speaker’s role in majority proof process
The Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker said the floor test would be smooth and that letters had been received from EPS and Velumani factions.
Tamil Thai Vaazhthu protocol in Governor’s Address: TN Assembly issue and 1986 state practice
A Tamil Nadu political row highlighted the order of Tamil Thai Vaazhthu, Vande Mataram and the national anthem during official functions.
Women Ministers in Tamil Nadu: historical milestones from Madras Presidency to modern Cabinet
Tamil Nadu’s ministerial history includes women in the Cabinet even before Independence, making it a useful polity and state-history topic for TNPSC.
Tamil Nadu CBSE Class 10 and 12 pass rates: 2025 results and national comparison
Tamil Nadu recorded 98.48% in CBSE Class 12 and 99.86% in Class 10 in the May 13, 2025 results.
Tamil Nadu Assembly trust vote: Vijay’s government wins with 144 ayes in 2026 floor test
On 13 May 2026, the Tamil Nadu Assembly saw a confidence motion in which Vijay’s government secured 144 ayes amid walkout and factional voting.
Madras High Court interim order on Tirupattur MLA and Assembly trust vote: TNPSC polity angle
Madras High Court passed an interim order in May 2026 on a writ petition concerning a TVK MLA from Tirupattur and participation in an Assembly trust vote.
Tamil Nadu appoints Rickey Pandit Vettrivel as OSD (Political) to Chief Minister
Tamil Nadu appointed Rickey Pandit Vettrivel as OSD (Political) to the Chief Minister in May 2026, a governance-related appointment with political debate.
Tamil Nadu trust vote: AIADMK legislature party split and Assembly numbers
In the May 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly trust vote, the AIADMK legislature party split 25-22, making it a testable legislative-number event.
Supreme Court stay on Madras High Court order in Tamil Nadu trust-vote case: key judicial terms for TNPSC
In May 2026, the Supreme Court stayed a Madras High Court order in a Tamil Nadu trust-vote matter and made remarks on neutrality across parties.
Tamil Nadu Assembly support politics: coalition backing, majority math and floor-test relevance
A Tamil Nadu Assembly report highlights coalition support, majority arithmetic and party positions that are relevant for polity questions.
Tamil Nadu Assembly floor test: 144 votes and rebel MLAs in a key political event
A floor test in the Tamil Nadu Assembly saw 144 votes, with rebel AIADMK MLAs backing Joseph Vijay after walkouts by DMK and DMDK.
Tamil Nadu CBSE Class 12 results 2026: 95.25% pass rate, girls outperform boys
Tamil Nadu recorded a 95.25% pass rate in the CBSE Class 12 results, with girls scoring 96.68% and outperforming boys.
Vijay Narayan appointed Advocate General again in Tamil Nadu: key constitutional office and tenure facts
Tamil Nadu appointed Vijay Narayan as Advocate General again, highlighting a key constitutional law office and his earlier tenure from 2017 to 2021.