Current Affairs · 30 June 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 30 June 2026.
Ammonia leak in Tiruvallur: industrial safety rules, DISH inquiry and hazardous-industry inspection
The Tiruvallur ammonia leak highlighted DISH inspection gaps, the 1994 Tamil Nadu rules, and a state plan to inspect 6,669 hazardous industries.
Tamil Nadu ammonia leak tragedy: 8 deaths, 68 hospitalised, and 6,669 hazardous units under review
Tamil Nadu’s Tiruvallur ammonia leak at St. Peter & Paul Seafood Exports Pvt. Ltd. killed 8 workers, hospitalised 68, and triggered a review of 6,669 hazardous industries.
US-India trade deal in final steps after 18 months of talks, says Sergio Gor
US Ambassador Sergio Gor said on June 30, 2026 that the India-US trade deal is in the final 1% after nearly 18 months of talks.
SIPRI’s June 2026 yearbook: 12 Indian nuclear warheads classified as operationally deployed
SIPRI’s June 2026 yearbook said 12 of India’s estimated 190 nuclear warheads are operationally deployed, while India still follows no first use.
NASA’s June 30, 2026 LINK mission to rescue Swift telescope: first-of-its-kind satellite servicing test
NASA and Katalyst launched the LINK robotic mission on June 30, 2026 to save the Swift space telescope from atmospheric re-entry.
EPFO’s centralised IT system: CITES, one national database and June 26–30 service downtime
EPFO is shifting to a centralised CITES platform with one national database, affecting member services from June 26 to July 1, 2026.
ECI Special Intensive Revision in Karnataka: no documents during house-to-house enumeration, October 1, 2026 qualifying date
Karnataka’s SIR of electoral rolls begins with no document collection during enumeration, under ECI’s phased plan across 16 States and 3 Union Territories.
ECI’s Special Intensive Revision begins in Karnataka on June 30, 2026: voter roll and citizenship questions
The Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision began in Karnataka on June 30, 2026, with door-to-door enumeration and fresh verification of electors.
Sabarimala gold theft probe cites criminal conspiracy, BNS sections and 2025 gold-plating works
Kerala High Court was told by the SIT that the 2025 Sabarimala gold-plating case involved criminal conspiracy and offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
Jharkhand appoints 1,042 teachers on June 29, 2026 to strengthen government schools
Jharkhand handed job letters to 1,042 newly appointed teachers on June 29, 2026, linking the move to government-school quality and rural education.
Food poisoning deaths in India in 2024 raise concern over Food Safety and Standards Act implementation
A 2026 data report noted 1,122 food-poisoning deaths in India in 2024 and cited recent cases in Indore and Bhiwandi.
Mallikarjun Kharge reappointed Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha in 2026
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge was again formally named Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha after taking oath as an MP from Karnataka.
Tamil Nadu wins overall title at 2026 National Senior Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar
Tamil Nadu topped the 2026 National Senior Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar with 138 points and 20 medals.
US Pacific Command restored name in 2026; India-US military exercises remain frequent
Sergio Gor said the restored name of the US Pacific Command does not change the fact that India conducts more exercises with the US than any other country.