Current Affairs · 15 July 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 15 July 2026.
CAMPA approves wildlife conservation projects and extends MISHTI with ₹600 crore outlay
National CAMPA approved projects for river dolphins, snow leopards, Indian rhinoceroses and wild water buffaloes and extended MISHTI for three more years.
Anil Menon in ISS: first NASA astronaut of Malayali descent and Soyuz MS-29 mission facts
NASA astronaut Anil Menon reached the ISS on July 15, 2026 aboard Soyuz MS-29 for an eight-month Expedition 74 mission.
India-EU trade and technology talks in Brussels: 3rd TTC, FTA and security partnership
On July 14-15, 2026, S. Jaishankar’s Brussels visit for the 3rd India-EU Trade and Technology Council highlighted the January 2026 summit, FTA progress and maritime security.
India records 12.71 lakh cybercrime complaints in 6 months; Tamil Nadu reports 63,116 cases
India logged 12.71 lakh cybercrime complaints from January 1 to June 30, 2026, with Tamil Nadu accounting for 63,116 cases.
RPwD Act amended to cover acid ingestion victims; retrospective benefits enabled
The Centre told the Supreme Court that the RPwD Act, 2016 has been amended to include acid ingestion victims with internal injuries.
Centre bans paraquat dichloride under Insecticides Act, 1968 after poisoning deaths
The Centre has notified a ban on paraquat dichloride under the Insecticides Act, 1968, after concerns over poisoning deaths and no antidote.
Chennai traffic data integration plan to link 30+ departments under CUMTA at an estimated ₹146.7 crore
CUMTA plans to integrate traffic and infrastructure data from over 30 departments in Chennai at an estimated cost of ₹146.7 crore.
Hyundai CSR provides 900 bench desks to 18 government schools in Chennai
On 14 July 2026, Hyundai Mobis CSR supplied 900 bench desks worth ₹70 lakh to 18 government schools in Chennai.
Tamil Nadu issues NOC for 15 CBSE/other-board schools and start-up permission for 10 private schools in July 2026
On 14 July 2026, Tamil Nadu issued NOCs for 15 CBSE and other-board schools and start-up permission orders for 10 private schools.
Tamil Nadu teachers seek resolution of secondary-grade salary anomaly, old pension and exam-related relief
A teachers’ federation met School Education Minister Rajmohan in Chennai on 15 July 2026 and pressed for salary parity, old pension and recruitment-related relief.
Palani temple land worth ₹100 crore: recovery, suspension and court-linked registration issue explained
Tamil Nadu ministers said the ₹100 crore Palani temple land registered on 6 July 2026 will be recovered and the sub-registrar has been suspended.
Tamil Nadu 2026-27 budget prep: Vijay reviews dairy, fisheries and highways, orders milk procurement push
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay held department-wise review meetings from 2 July 2026 and asked officials to increase Aavin milk procurement and prepare a 10-year road plan.
Assam deported 1,679 Bangladeshis in 2 years; CM cites July 2024–June 2026 action
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said 1,679 Bangladeshis were deported between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2026.
India–UK CETA enters into force, boosting tariff-free access for Telangana exports
The India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement came into force on July 15, 2026, with Telangana expecting export gains.
Andhra Pradesh governance reforms: Naidu orders new Business Rules, 27 lakh pattadar passbooks and ₹900 crore land recovery
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on 15 July 2026 ordered reforms in Business Rules, technology-led governance and faster land administration.