Current Affairs · 31 May 2026

TNPSC current affairs published on 31 May 2026.

EnvironmentThe Hindu

IMD’s June 4 Kerala monsoon forecast: onset criteria, 14 stations and 60% rainfall rule

IMD said on June 1, 2026 that the southwest monsoon is likely to set in over Kerala around June 4, after missing its May 26 forecast window.

Tamil NaduThe Hindu

TNEA 2026 registration extended to June 5; Tamil Nadu polytechnic counselling begins

The TNEA 2026 registration deadline was extended to June 5, while polytechnic counselling began and key admission dates were announced.

Science TechnologyThe Hindu

Cuddalore district launches AI training for officials on governance and disaster communication

Cuddalore district administration and GUVI launched a two-day AI training programme for government officials on Tuesday.

Tamil NaduThe Hindu

TN Delimitation Commission reviews ward delimitation for 11 district panchayats and 177 village panchayats

The Tamil Nadu Delimitation Commission met in Chennai to finalise member numbers for local bodies and speed up ward delimitation.

Tamil NaduThe Hindu

TN appoints new Collectors for Vellore and Tiruvannamalai in May 2026

P.S. Leela Alex and Vandana Garg assumed charge as Collectors of Vellore and Tiruvannamalai districts on Sunday.

Tamil NaduThe Hindu

Tamil Nadu orders online-only building plan approvals with zero tolerance for delay

On 26 May 2026, Tamil Nadu directed municipalities and corporations to process building plan approvals only online and warned of disciplinary action for delays or manual intervention.

Tamil NaduThe Hindu

Madras High Court: undertrial prisoner can seek private hospital treatment of choice with custody safeguards

In May 2026, the Madras High Court allowed an undertrial in a ₹600-crore default case to receive 10 weeks of treatment at a private hospital of his choice, while remaining in custody.

EnvironmentThe Hindu

Supreme Court orders time-bound eviction plan for Agasthyamalai encroachments

The Supreme Court ordered a time-bound eviction plan for encroachments in the Agasthyamalai ecological landscape and action against 118 government servants.

Tamil NaduThe Hindu

ADR report on Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026: 220 winners got under 50% vote share

ADR and Tamil Nadu Election Watch said 220 winners in the 2026 Assembly election secured less than 50% of votes in their constituencies.

EconomyThe Hindu

RBI Annual Report 2025-26 projects 6.9% GDP growth for India in FY27

The RBI’s Annual Report 2025-26 said India’s economy may grow 6.9% in 2026-27 despite West Asia conflict-related risks.

EconomyThe Hindu

GST collections rise 3.2% in May 2026; gross mop-up crosses ₹1.94 lakh crore

India’s gross GST collections rose 3.2% in May 2026 to over ₹1.94 lakh crore, with strong domestic supplies and higher import-linked IGST.

EconomyThe Hindu

UPI hits record ₹29.90 lakh crore in May 2026 on NPCI data

UPI transactions touched a record ₹29.90 lakh crore in value and 23.2 billion in volume in May 2026.

EconomyThe Hindu

India to replace WPI with Producer Price Index from June 15, 2026

The government will release a revised WPI series and a new Producer Price Index from June 15, 2026.

Tamil NaduThe Hindu

Tamil Nadu finances White Paper: likely Assembly presentation and key fiscal burden figures

Tamil Nadu is finalising a White Paper on state finances, with major welfare promises and fiscal estimates under discussion.

SchemesThe Hindu

Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 extension in Tamil Nadu: Centre-State MoU till December 2028

The Centre and Tamil Nadu signed an MoU for Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, with the scheme extended till December 2028.