Current Affairs · 23 May 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 23 May 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.