Current Affairs · 11 July 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 11 July 2026.
JAXA reusable rocket test marks Japan’s entry into cost-cutting launch technology
JAXA’s prototype reusable rocket completed a first lift-off and landing test in July 2026.
India-New Zealand strategic partnership, ₹35,000 crore trade target by 2030 after Modi-Luxon talks
India and New Zealand elevated ties to a strategic partnership and set a ₹35,000 crore bilateral trade target by 2030.
Tamil Nadu considers ₹10 cess on liquor and changes to bottle-return scheme under VAT law
Tamil Nadu is examining a ₹10 cess on liquor and amendments to VAT rules linked to the bottle-return scheme.
INS Mahendragiri joins Eastern Fleet: 75% indigenous warship, AI-era naval security and Atmanirbhar Bharat
In July 2026, INS Mahendragiri joined the Eastern Fleet at Visakhapatnam, highlighting India’s indigenous warship-building and naval security.
Vietnam boat capsizes: 15 Indian tourists dead, Indian mission sets up control room
A tourist boat capsized near Phu Quoc in southern Vietnam, killing 15 Indian tourists and prompting Indian embassy support.
India-New Zealand ties: Modi highlights Indian diaspora, 2026 sports centenary and strategic cooperation
PM Modi said the Indian diaspora is a pillar of India-New Zealand ties during his 2-day visit to Auckland.
Madurai student’s bacteria-powered Mars energy project selected for NASA’s Cubes in Space 2026
A Class XII student from Madurai was selected for NASA-supported Cubes in Space 2026 for a bacteria-based electricity project using Martian regolith analogue.
Manas Tiger Reserve loses 43.59% grassland cover due to invasive plants and habitat change
Manas Tiger Reserve in Assam lost 43.59% of its grassland cover between 1990 and 2019, with 14 invasive plant species cited as a major factor.
UN rapporteurs flag India’s SIR process, voter deletion concerns and minority rights issues
Three UN Special Rapporteurs questioned India’s SIR process, citing alleged mass deletion of minority voters and possible ICCPR violations.
Assam to amend service rules to dismiss polygamist employees and bar welfare benefits
Assam proposed dismissal of government employees practising polygamy and denial of welfare benefits to male polygamists under its 2026 Budget measures.
INS Mahendragiri commissioned in Visakhapatnam in July 2026 as India’s sixth P17A stealth frigate
The Indian Navy commissioned INS Mahendragiri, the sixth P17A stealth frigate, in Visakhapatnam on July 11, 2026.
TASMAC empty bottle buyback scheme: ₹10 deposit proposal, MRP change and legal amendments in 2026
On July 10, 2026, TASMAC told the Madras High Court it is considering adding a ₹10 refundable deposit to liquor bottle MRP under the buyback scheme.
Madras High Court and Section 151A: TN byelections in five constituencies stayed till July 31, 2026
On July 10, 2026, the Madras High Court restrained the ECI from notifying byelections in five Tamil Nadu constituencies until July 31.
Pamban Bridge inaugurated in April 2025: India’s first sea bridge replaced by a new rail link to Rameswaram
PM Modi inaugurated the new Pamban Bridge on April 6, 2025, replacing the 110-year-old sea bridge to Rameswaram.
Odisha orders criminal probe into 1,600 textbook errors for classes 1 to 8
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi ordered a criminal investigation after over 1,600 errors were found in 55 textbooks for classes 1 to 8.