Current Affairs · 19 May 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 19 May 2026.
Tamil Nadu school reopening on 1 June 2026: key calendar fact for TNPSC
Tamil Nadu schools will reopen on 1 June 2026 after the summer vacation, as announced in the astrology calendar item.
Constitutional provisions cited on ministerial appointment of persons under investigation
An AIADMK MP cited Article 163, the Tenth Schedule and Article 142 while discussing ministerial appointment of a person facing investigation.
Tamil Nadu power review: 200-unit scheme, consumer grievance redress and farm supply priority
On 18 May 2026, Chief Minister Vijay reviewed Tamil Nadu’s power generation, demand, distribution and the 200-unit electricity scheme in Chennai.
Tamil Nadu cabinet background: 3 key profiles from Vijay-led TVK ministry, including Bussy Anand, Aadhav Arjuna and Arunraj
A 2026 Tamil Nadu political report profiles three TVK leaders who entered Vijay’s cabinet, with their electoral, organisational and service backgrounds.
PM Modi receives Sweden and Norway highest civilian honours; 32nd international award
In May 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Sweden’s Royal Order of the Polar Star and Norway’s Royal Norwegian Order of Merit, taking his total to 32 international awards.
Petrol and diesel prices rise again in India on 19 May 2026; Chennai rates cross ₹104 and ₹96
On 19 May 2026, public sector oil companies raised petrol and diesel prices by 90 paise per litre, with Chennai rates at ₹104.49 and ₹96.11.
Citizenship Rules amendment: CAA applicants must declare passport status and surrender foreign passports
The Home Ministry notified an amendment to the Citizenship Rules requiring CAA applicants to declare passport status and surrender foreign passports.
India-Norway Green Strategic Partnership: blue economy, shipping and diplomacy in May 2026
In May 2026, India and Norway upgraded ties to a Green Strategic Partnership, with focus on green shipping and the blue economy.
Mullivaikkal memorial marks 17th anniversary of 2009 final war deaths in Sri Lanka
On 18 May 2026, Sri Lanka observed the 17th anniversary memorial at Mullivaikkal for those killed in the final phase of the 2009 civil war.
India introduces 7-minute subcutaneous Tecentriq injection for NSCLC treatment
Roche Pharma India has introduced Tecentriq, a subcutaneous immunotherapy injection that can be administered in about 7 minutes for non-small cell lung cancer patients in India.
Bombay High Court quashes Maharashtra school disqualification GRs issued on April 1 and 2, 2026
The Bombay High Court’s Kolhapur bench held that two Maharashtra government resolutions issued on April 1 and April 2, 2026 were not applicable to the petitioner schools.
KSRTC strike warning highlights legal bar on transport employees’ strike under Act provisions
Karnataka’s KSRTC warned employees on May 20, 2026 against joining an indefinite strike, citing statutory restrictions on transport corporation staff.
Census 2027 self-enumeration in Maharashtra: 11 lakh households, Pune tops districts
Maharashtra reported over 11 lakh households completing Census 2027 self-enumeration, with Pune leading among districts.
Mumbai Coastal Road project: 45,000 mangroves at centre of environment protest
Protests continued in Mumbai over the proposed felling of 45,000 mangroves for the second phase of the Coastal Road project.
NTK to contest 2026 Lok Sabha polls alone: Seeman signals Tamil Nadu electoral strategy
Seeman said NTK will contest the next Lok Sabha elections alone after its Assembly vote share fell by 50% in Tamil Nadu.