Current Affairs · 19 June 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 19 June 2026.
Retail inflation rises to 3.9% in May 2026; food prices push CPI higher
CPI inflation climbed to 3.9% in May 2026, driven mainly by food prices and higher fuel-linked costs.
WPI inflation hits 9.7% in May 2026; new PPI series launched
Wholesale inflation rose to 9.7% in May 2026 as the Commerce Ministry released a new WPI series and first PPI editions.
India’s FY 2025-26 GDP growth revised to 7.7%; Q4 at 7.8%
Government data on 5 June 2026 estimated India’s FY 2025-26 GDP growth at 7.7% and Q4 growth at 7.8%.
Supreme Court upholds NGT ruling: landlord not liable for tenant’s environmental violations
The Supreme Court on June 8, 2026 upheld an NGT order that a landlord in Gujarat cannot be held liable for a tenant’s pollution violations.
India presses climate finance and adaptation agenda at Bonn UNFCCC talks
At the June 2026 Bonn climate talks, India urged dedicated agenda space for climate finance and adaptation under the Paris Agreement.
India’s reservoirs can host 102 GW floating solar capacity: NISE national assessment
NISE’s first national assessment estimates 102.18 GW floating solar potential on India’s reservoirs, with Karnataka among top states.
IN-SPACe Technology Adoption Fund backs 3 startups for 800 kN engine, EO-AI model and star tracker
IN-SPACe selected three Indian startups in June 2026 for Technology Adoption Fund support to develop space technologies.
PM Ujjwala Yojana subsidised LPG refills cut from 9 to 4 a year
The Centre reduced PMUY subsidised refills from nine to four cylinders a year amid global LPG supply pressure.
RBI surplus transfer of ₹2.87 lakh crore in FY26 raises questions on central bank’s fiscal role
The RBI approved a record ₹2.87 lakh crore surplus transfer to the Union government for FY26, the highest so far.
Tamil Nadu’s Mekedatu stand: why the State wants a tribunal under the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act
Tamil Nadu has sought a new tribunal on the Mekedatu project, arguing it falls under the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956.
Madras High Court asks Tamil Nadu to examine 65-year retirement age for university faculty
The Madras High Court has asked the Tamil Nadu government to decide on a representation seeking retirement age of university faculty to be raised from 60 to 65 years.
Tiruvallur ammonia leak: 2 dead, 60+ hospitalised; BNS Section 105 invoked
An ammonia leak at a shrimp processing unit in Tiruvallur district killed two workers and led to over 60 hospitalisations, with arrests under BNS Section 105.
Tamil Nadu to recruit fireman drivers directly; 4:1 ratio with promotion in TNFRS
Tamil Nadu will amend rules to directly recruit fireman drivers in TNFRS with a 4:1 ratio between direct recruitment and promotion.
Tamil Nadu transfers 10 IAS officers; key postings in tourism, transport and districts
The Tamil Nadu government transferred 10 IAS officers, including key postings in MTC, tourism, Co-optex and district collectors.
Tamil Nadu IPR policy to back GI products, 43 GI applications filed in 2025-26
Tamil Nadu is finalising an IPR policy that will cover GI products, with 43 GI applications filed in 2025-26.