Current Affairs · 22 May 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 22 May 2026.
International Day for Biological Diversity Observed (22 May)
The International Day for Biological Diversity was observed on 22 May to raise awareness about conserving biodiversity and ecosystems.
Bharat Singh Chauhan re-elected Commonwealth Chess Association chairman for four-year term
Bharat Singh Chauhan was unanimously re-elected as Commonwealth Chess Association chairman on 17 May 2026 for four years.
Medha Vishram Kulkarni appointed chairperson of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science and Technology
Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan nominated Medha Vishram Kulkarni on 18 May 2026 to head the science and environment standing committee.
NISM and IICA sign MoU in Mumbai for governance, ESG and capital market training
NISM and IICA signed an MoU in Mumbai on 19 May 2026 to strengthen corporate governance, ESG and capital markets training.
Indian War Memorial inaugurated at Imjingak Park, Seoul on Korea War 75th anniversary
India and South Korea inaugurated the Indian War Memorial at Imjingak Park, Seoul on 21 May 2026.
Sanghmitra NGOPV launched at GRSE Kolkata under 11-ship naval contract
The NGOPV Sanghmitra was launched at GRSE, Kolkata on 20 May 2026 as part of an 11-ship contract.
Mission on Arunachal Kiwi launched with ₹167 crore outlay for organic cultivation
Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia launched the Mission on Arunachal Kiwi on 20 May 2026 with a ₹167 crore allocation.
Bharat Tex 2026 mobile app launched ahead of July expo at Bharat Mandapam
The Ministry of Textiles launched the Bharat Tex 2026 mobile app on 20 May 2026 for the July 14-17 expo in New Delhi.
CBI launches ABHAY AI helpbot to verify official notices and curb digital arrest scams
CBI launched ABHAY on 15 May 2026 as a real-time notice verification tool against cyber fraud and fake notices.
India notifies E30 petrol standards; 30% ethanol blending allowed from 2026
The Government of India notified new petrol standards on 22 May 2026 to permit E30 fuel and other ethanol blends.