Current Affairs · 30 June 2026

TNPSC current affairs published on 30 June 2026.

NationalThe Hindu - National

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 NaduThe Hindu - Environment

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.

InternationalThe Hindu - National

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.

Science TechnologyThe Hindu - Science

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.

Science TechnologyThe Hindu - Science

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.

EconomyThe Hindu - National

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.

NationalThe Hindu - National

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.

NationalThe Hindu - National

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.

NationalThe Hindu - National

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.

NationalThe Hindu - National

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.

Reports IndicesThe Hindu - National

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.

NationalHindu Tamil Thisai

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.

SportsHindu Tamil Thisai

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.

InternationalThe Hindu - International

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.