Current Affairs · 2 June 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 2 June 2026.
AIIMS Delhi study maps how PM pollution crosses placenta and affects foetal growth
An ICMR-funded AIIMS Delhi study in EMBO Molecular Medicine explains the molecular pathway by which urban particulate matter crosses the placenta and harms foetal growth.
India’s UN peacekeepers in South Sudan receive Medal of Honour: 565 personnel, including 53 women
On 1 June 2026, 565 Indian peacekeepers, including 53 women, received the UN Medal of Honour in South Sudan’s Malakal city.
WHO Ebola update in DR Congo: 321 confirmed, 116 suspected; Uganda reports 9 cases
WHO on 2 June 2026 said DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak had 321 confirmed cases and 116 suspected cases, with 48 deaths and 9 confirmed cases in Uganda.
Cuddalore district launches AI training for officials to improve governance workflows
The Cuddalore district administration and GUVI launched a two-day AI training programme for officials to use generative AI in governance.
India’s LPG consumption fell 19.2% in May 2026; petrol and diesel rose
Provisional PPAC data showed India’s LPG consumption fell 19.2% in May 2026, while petrol and diesel consumption increased.
IMD says southwest monsoon likely to reach Kerala around June 4, 2026
The IMD on June 1, 2026 said the southwest monsoon is likely to set in over Kerala around June 4, after missing its earlier May 26 forecast.
Madras High Court on undertrial prisoners’ right to private hospital treatment and Article 21
The Madras High Court held that an undertrial prisoner may be treated at a private hospital of choice if no prejudice is caused, linking the issue to Article 21.
Tamil Nadu signs MoU for Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 extension till December 2028
On June 2, Tamil Nadu signed an MoU with the Union government to implement Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, extended up to December 2028.
IMD’s June 2026 Kerala monsoon forecast and onset criteria for TNPSC
IMD said on June 1, 2026 that the southwest monsoon is likely to reach Kerala around June 4, after revising its earlier May 26 forecast.
Government to replace WPI with PPI; revised WPI series from June 15, 2026
India will phase out WPI over five years and introduce a new Producer Price Index series from June 15, 2026.
Supreme Court orders eviction plan for encroachments in Agasthyamalai ecological landscape
The Supreme Court ordered a time-bound eviction plan for encroachments in the Agasthyamalai ecological landscape across Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
ADR report on Tamil Nadu Assembly election: 220 winners got under 50% vote share
ADR and TNEW said 220 winners in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election secured less than 50% of votes polled in their constituencies.
Centre-Tamil Nadu sign MoU for Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 till December 2028
Tamil Nadu signed an MoU with the Centre for Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, which has been extended till December 2028.
Tamil Nadu Delimitation Commission reviews ward delimitation for local bodies
On Tuesday in Chennai, the Tamil Nadu Delimitation Commission discussed ward delimitation and member strength for 11 district panchayats, 40 panchayat unions and 177 village panchayats.