Current Affairs · 15 May 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 15 May 2026.
Supreme Court on independent Election Commissioners: Article 324, selection panel and free elections
The Supreme Court in 2026 questioned the neutrality of the Prime Minister-led panel for appointing Election Commissioners under Article 324.
Supreme Court reserves verdict in Sabarimala review petitions: 9-judge Constitution Bench and key arguments
The Supreme Court’s 9-judge Constitution Bench reserved its verdict in the Sabarimala review petitions after hearing arguments on religion, custom and constitutional limits.
NEET UG 2026 re-exam on 21 June: NTA schedule, leak-linked cancellation and exam details
NTA has scheduled the NEET UG 2026 re-examination for 21 June 2026 after cancelling the 3 May exam over paper leak allegations.
Hormuz Strait transit of 2 LPG ships to India amid West Asia tensions
Two Indian LPG ships, Saimi and N.V. Sunshine, crossed the Hormuz Strait and are heading to India amid West Asia tensions.
Stalin urges ordinance to fill medical seats on Class 12 marks amid NEET 2026 controversy
M.K. Stalin wrote to PM Modi seeking an ordinance to let states fill medical seats using Class 12 marks for 2026-27 after NEET 2026 was cancelled.
Virat Kohli’s 9th IPL century and RCB’s 194/4 chase: pressure-performance lesson for TNPSC sports current affairs
RCB beat KKR by 6 wickets in Raipur as Virat Kohli scored 105 off 60 balls, his 9th IPL century.
India bans sugar exports till 30 September 2026 to curb domestic shortage and prices
The Centre has banned sugar exports until 30 September 2026, with limited exemptions for EU and US quota shipments.
Centre raises paddy procurement prices by ₹72/quintal; TN debate on MSP and input costs
The Union Cabinet approved a ₹72/quintal increase in paddy procurement prices, taking common paddy to ₹2,441 and grade-A paddy to ₹2,461.
NEET-UG to shift to CBT from next year; 21 June re-test announced after leak probe
The Centre said NEET-UG will be conducted as a CBT from next year, while the re-test is fixed for 21 June after the 3 May paper-leak controversy.
Puducherry nursing CET on June 14: 558 government quota BSc Nursing seats and CENTAC application window
Puducherry will conduct the nursing common entrance test on June 14, with CENTAC applications open from May 18 to June 1 for BSc Nursing government quota seats.
India’s Russian crude imports and U.S. waiver expiry: key external affairs and energy facts
India’s Russian oil imports rose to about 1.96 million barrels per day in May as the U.S. waiver on Russian crude purchase was set to expire on May 16, 2026.
World Bank says Lebanon’s financial losses reached $70 billion, with $11 billion added by 2024 war
World Bank data cited in May 2026 highlights Lebanon’s $70 billion financial-sector losses and an additional $11 billion from the 2024 Israel-Hezbollah war.
NSA arrest after Dewas firecracker factory blast: key legal and safety facts
In May 2026, the death toll in the Dewas firecracker factory explosion rose to five, and the licensed owner was arrested under the National Security Act.
Supreme Court action on Chambal riverine sanctuary and illegal sand mining
In 2026, the Supreme Court summoned Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh officials over illegal sand mining in the Chambal sanctuary, India’s first tri-State riverine protected area.
Election Commission’s SIR in Punjab: July 1, 2026 qualifying date and voter-roll revision process
Punjab’s voter-roll revision under the SIR campaign has July 1, 2026 as the qualifying date, making it relevant for election administration questions.
Manipur violence probe panel gets 6-month extension till November 2026
The Centre extended the Manipur violence probe commission’s time to submit its report by November 2026.
Rathindra Bose elected Bengal Assembly Speaker: first leader from north Bengal to hold the post
Rathindra Bose, the MLA from Cooch Behar Dakshin, was elected Speaker of the West Bengal Assembly, marking the first time a leader from north Bengal has held the post.
India reiterates UNSC reform push at BRICS foreign ministers’ conclave in New Delhi, 2026
India said lack of UN Security Council reform constrains the global body at the BRICS foreign ministers’ conclave in New Delhi.
India-Iran talks on West Asia, energy security and maritime stability in 2026
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar discussed West Asia, energy security and maritime stability with Iran’s Abbas Araghchi in 2026.
Nilgiris Rose Show 2026: 4,301 rose varieties and QR-enabled bird displays
The Nilgiris Rose Show runs till 18 May 2026 at the rose garden with 4,301 rose varieties and QR codes near bird displays.