Current Affairs · 11 June 2026

TNPSC current affairs published on 11 June 2026.

SchemesThe Hindu - Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu announces ₹134.83 crore Kuruvai Special Package for 2026 paddy cultivation

Tamil Nadu announced a ₹134.83 crore Kuruvai Special Package in June 2026 to support paddy cultivation in delta and non-delta districts.

Science TechnologyThe Hindu - Science

IN-SPACe selects 3 startups, including 2 Bengaluru firms, for Technology Adoption Fund support

IN-SPACe selected three Indian startups, including Astrobase Space Technologies and SatSure Analytics from Bengaluru, for funding under its Technology Adoption Fund.

Science TechnologyThe Hindu - Science

NASA names Artemis III crew for 2026 docking test of SpaceX Starship and Blue Origin Blue Moon

NASA on June 9, 2026 named four astronauts for Artemis III, a low-Earth-orbit docking mission to test SpaceX Starship and Blue Origin Blue Moon.

EnvironmentThe Hindu - Environment

Supreme Court sets up expert panel to review Aravalli definition and protection criteria

The Supreme Court formed a high-powered committee to independently review the Centre’s Aravalli definition report and submit findings by August 31, 2026.

Tamil NaduThe Hindu - Tamil Nadu

Praveen Chakravarty elected unopposed to Tamil Nadu Rajya Sabha seat

Congress nominee Praveen Chakravarty was declared elected unopposed to the lone Rajya Sabha seat from Tamil Nadu on June 11, 2026.

Tamil NaduThe Hindu - Tamil Nadu

EC starts bypoll preparations for 5 vacant Tamil Nadu Assembly seats after resignations

The Election Commission began preparatory steps for bypolls to five vacant Assembly seats in Tamil Nadu after resignations in May 2026.

EconomyThe Hindu - Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu SEZ region posts record ₹2.2 lakh crore exports in 2025-26

Tamil Nadu–Andaman and Nicobar Islands–Puducherry SEZ region recorded ₹2.2 lakh crore exports in 2025-26, led by IT and ITES.

Tamil NaduThe Hindu - Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu to move nearly 90% of property registration online within six months

Tamil Nadu plans to take nearly 90% of the property registration process online within six months to reduce corruption and crowding.

InternationalThe Hindu - Economy

India-Oman CEPA enters into force on June 1, 2026

The India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement came into force on June 1, 2026, boosting trade access for Indian exporters.

SchemesThe Hindu - Economy

PM Ujjwala Yojana subsidised LPG refills cut from 9 to 4 a year

The Centre reduced subsidised LPG refills under PMUY from 9 to 4 a year amid global supply pressure.

EconomyThe Hindu - Economy

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

DPIIT will release a revised WPI series with base year 2022-23 and a new PPI series from June 15, 2026.

EconomyThe Hindu - Economy

India’s FY 2025-26 GDP growth estimated at 7.7%; Q4 at 7.8%

Government data released on June 5, 2026 estimated India’s FY 2025-26 GDP growth at 7.7% and Q4 growth at 7.8%.

EconomyThe Hindu - Economy

GST collections rise 3.2% in May 2026 to over ₹1.94 lakh crore

Gross GST collections rose 3.2% in May 2026 to over ₹1.94 lakh crore, with strong domestic supplies and import-linked IGST growth.

EconomyThe Hindu - Economy

UPI hits record ₹29.90 lakh crore in May 2026 with 23.2 billion transactions

NPCI data showed UPI reached a record ₹29.90 lakh crore in value and 23.2 billion transactions in May 2026.

EconomyThe Hindu - Economy

RBI MPC keeps repo rate at 5.25% and trims FY27 growth to 6.6%

On 5 June 2026, the RBI MPC left the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% and revised FY27 growth to 6.6% while raising inflation projection to 5.1%.