Current Affairs · 15 July 2026

TNPSC current affairs published on 15 July 2026.

EnvironmentThe Hindu - Environment

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.

Science TechnologyThe Hindu - International

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.

InternationalThe Hindu - National

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.

Science TechnologyHindu Tamil Thisai

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.

NationalThe Hindu - National

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.

NationalThe Hindu - National

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.

Tamil NaduHindu Tamil Thisai

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.

Tamil NaduHindu Tamil Thisai

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 NaduHindu Tamil Thisai

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 NaduHindu Tamil Thisai

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.

Tamil NaduHindu Tamil Thisai

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 NaduHindu Tamil Thisai

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.

NationalHindu Tamil Thisai

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.

InternationalThe Hindu - National

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.

NationalThe Hindu - National

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.