Current Affairs · 23 May 2026

TNPSC current affairs published on 23 May 2026.

Science TechnologyThe Hindu

ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 wins 2026 AIAA Goddard Astronautics Award in Washington DC

ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 received the 2026 AIAA Goddard Astronautics Award on 21 May 2026 in Washington DC.

DefenceThe Hindu

Nibe Limited test-fires Suryastra Universal Rocket Launcher at Chandipur

Nibe Limited successfully test-fired the Suryastra Universal Rocket Launcher at Chandipur, Odisha, on 18–19 May 2026.

Reports IndicesThe Hindu

BWSSB ranks among the world’s top five water utilities at Global Water Summit 2026

BWSSB was recognised among the top five global water utilities at the Global Water Summit 2026 in Madrid from 18 to 20 May 2026.

EconomyThe Hindu

ICRA cuts India’s FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6.2%

ICRA lowered India’s FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6.2% on 19 May 2026, citing West Asia crisis and supply stickiness.

EconomyThe Hindu

UN lowers India’s 2026 GDP growth forecast to 6.4% amid West Asia crisis

The UN cut India’s 2026 GDP growth forecast to 6.4% on 20 May 2026, citing West Asia crisis-related shocks.

EconomyThe Hindu

NCDEX launches RAINMUMBAI, India’s first exchange-traded rainfall weather derivative

NCDEX launched RAINMUMBAI on 21 May 2026 as India’s first exchange-traded weather derivative contract for Mumbai rainfall.

SchemesThe Hindu

MSJE launches JEEVAN app and SHATAYU dashboard for senior citizen care

The Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment launched JEEVAN and SHATAYU on 22 May 2026 to strengthen elderly care services.

Science TechnologyThe Hindu

ICAR-CRRI develops Plant-OpenCRISPR1, the world’s first AI-designed plant genome-editing tool

ICAR-Central Rice Research Institute announced Plant-OpenCRISPR1 on 22 May 2026 as the first AI-designed genome-editing tool for plants.

Tamil NaduThe Hindu

Odisha mandates EVs for official duties and virtual meetings for government work

On 22 May 2026, Odisha ordered EV use for official duties and virtual meetings to improve administrative efficiency.

Science TechnologyThe Hindu

SpaceX Starship test flight: biggest redesigned mega rocket launched in 2026

SpaceX launched its biggest redesigned Starship on a test flight in 2026, making it a relevant science and technology development for exam preparation.

Science TechnologyThe Hindu

SpaceX Starship test flight in 2026: biggest redesigned rocket, Elon Musk and private space launch milestone

SpaceX launched its biggest redesigned Starship on a test flight in May 2026, two days after Elon Musk said he was taking the company public.

NationalThe Hindu

Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference 2026 to be held in Vadodara: Central Gujarat manufacturing share and 10-district coverage

Vadodara will host the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in June 2026, with Central Gujarat covering 10 districts and contributing 28% of the state’s manufacturing output.