Current Affairs · 20 May 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 20 May 2026.
India and South Korea Sign Strategic Defence and Cyber MoU
India and South Korea signed a strategic MoU in Seoul on cybersecurity and defence information sharing during the Defence Minister's visit.
Jannik Sinner Completes Career Golden Masters
Italy's Jannik Sinner won the Italian Open to become the second male player to complete the Career Golden Masters (all nine ATP Masters 1000 titles).
Trichy Panjappur bus terminal night service gap: TNPSC focus on urban transport and district-level administration
Trichy’s Panjappur integrated bus terminal has only 3 city buses at night, raising questions on urban transport planning and connectivity.
Kodaikanal’s 63rd flower show opened on May 20, 2026; 6 lakh plants and 12-day event
Kodaikanal’s 63rd flower show began on May 20, 2026 at Bryant Park with 6 lakh plants and 85 varieties on display.
India-Italy strategic partnership: 2029 trade target of €20 billion and EU FTA push
India and Italy reaffirmed in May 2026 that bilateral ties will deepen across key sectors, with a €20 billion trade target by 2029.
Puducherry Class 10 private school results: 97.83% pass rate, 123 schools score 100%
Puducherry and Karaikal private schools recorded 97.83% pass in the March-April 2026 Class 10 public exam, with 123 schools achieving centum pass.
Jharia coal fires: uncontrolled underground fires and greenhouse-gas emissions in India
A 2026 science report on Jharia coal fires said fugitive emissions from uncontrolled coal fires are often excluded from global greenhouse-gas audits.
April 2026 IMD data: minimum temperatures rose 0.5°C above normal, faster than maximum temperatures
IMD’s April 2026 data showed minimum temperatures averaging 0.5°C above normal, while maximum temperatures stayed near normal.
Rupee hits record low of 96.90 per U.S. dollar: key forex fact for TNPSC
On 20 May 2026, the rupee fell to 96.90 per U.S. dollar in interbank trade, a record low that is relevant for economy-based MCQs.
Aavin milk procurement price demand in Tamil Nadu: farmers seek higher rate amid ₹44/litre promise reference
Tamil Nadu dairy farmers sought a higher Aavin milk procurement price, citing a ₹44 per litre promise linked to the TVK manifesto.
Manipur hostage rescue operation: over 38 abducted in Kangpokpi and Senapati on May 13
Security forces launched a search operation in Manipur after more than 38 people were abducted in Kangpokpi and Senapati districts on May 13.
CBSE three-language rule for Classes 9 and 10 from July 1: Union Education Ministry move
The Union Education Ministry has made three-language study mandatory in CBSE schools for Classes 9 and 10 from July 1.
Karunanidhi’s 1952–57 Tamil Nadu minority government: coalition politics and Assembly convention
A TNPSC-relevant look at Tamil Nadu’s 1952 coalition context and Karunanidhi’s later minority-government model.
India-Italy strategic partnership: Indo-Mediterranean corridor and €20-billion trade target by 2029
PM Narendra Modi and Giorgia Meloni outlined a 2029 roadmap for India-Italy cooperation, including an Indo-Mediterranean corridor and €20-billion trade target.
Supreme Court on caste census: Census 2027, backwardness data and judicial limits
The Supreme Court said caste enumeration is not wrong and noted that deciding its inclusion in Census 2027 is not within the court’s domain.
Tamil Nadu Class 10 results 2026: 94.3% pass rate, Pudukottai tops with 97.57%
Tamil Nadu recorded a 94.3% pass rate in the Class 10 board exam results, with Pudukottai, Sivaganga and Thanjavur leading the districts.
Election Commission repoll security: 8 CAPF personnel per booth in Falta, West Bengal
For the Falta repoll in West Bengal, the Election Commission doubled security and deployed eight CAPF personnel at each polling booth.
AMRUT 2.0 and Hyderabad Metro Phase II: 50:50 Centre-State funding, 39 STPs sanctioned for Musi cleanup
The Centre said Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase II can proceed on a 50:50 cost-sharing basis, and 39 sewage treatment plants were sanctioned under AMRUT 2.0 for the Musi river basin.
DRDO’s ULPGM-V3 precision missile completes final trials near Kurnool in 2026
DRDO completed the final trials of the ULPGM-V3 precision missile near Kurnool in 2026, with Bharat Dynamics and Adani Defence named for production.
Supreme Court hearing on KG Basin gas migration dispute: RIL, foreign firms and Centre-linked arbitration issue
The Supreme Court began final hearing on 19 May 2026 in the KG Basin gas migration dispute involving RIL, two foreign firms and the Centre.