Current Affairs · 21 July 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 21 July 2026.
Madras High Court seeks Tamil Nadu prison department reply in alleged assault on life convict at Salem Central Prison
The Madras High Court has ordered the Tamil Nadu prison administration to respond in a case alleging assault on a life convict at Salem Central Prison.
Tamil Nadu Tasmac to buy liquor equally from all 17 manufacturers: procurement policy change
Tasmac has decided to procure liquor in equal quantities from all 17 manufacturers, replacing the earlier brand-wise sales-linked purchase system.
Madras High Court orders fresh notice in Perambur election victory challenge case
The Madras High Court ordered fresh notice in the election petition challenging the Perambur constituency victory and adjourned the case by two weeks.
Updated Index of Core Industries: base year 2022-23, iron ore added, weights revised
India’s Index of Core Industries has been updated with 2022-23 as the base year, nine sectors, and revised weights including iron ore.
Trump’s 50% tariff on Canadian goods: Section 338 of Tariff Act 1930 used for first time
On July 21, 2026, Donald Trump ordered a new 50% tariff on many Canadian goods using Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930.
U.S. fixed-period F, J, I visa rule: 4-year cap, 30-day departure window and EOS filing
The U.S. DHS order of July 16, 2026 replaces duration-of-status stay with fixed admission periods for F, J and I visas.
Ajit Doval’s Saudi visit highlights energy security, maritime corridors and India-Gulf ties
NSA Ajit Doval met Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan in Riyadh on July 20, 2026 to discuss energy security and maritime corridors.
Skyroot’s Vikram-1 became India’s third private-orbit launch after the U.S. and China
Skyroot’s Vikram-1 launched from Sriharikota on July 18, 2026 and placed payloads in orbit about 450 km above Earth.
India approves first dengue vaccine Qdenga under Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940
CDSCO has granted marketing authorisation to Qdenga, India’s first dengue vaccine, for ages 4 to 60 years.
Updated Index of Core Industries: base year 2022-23, nine sectors, and revised weights
India’s Index of Core Industries has been updated with base year 2022-23, nine sectors, and revised sector weights aligned with IIP.
Tamil Nadu Budget 2026-27 to be tabled on August 5; Agriculture Budget on August 6
Tamil Nadu Assembly will table the 2026-27 Budget on August 5, 2026 at 10 a.m., followed by the Agriculture Budget on August 6.
PM backs students in NEET paper leak issue; government says strict action needed
At an NDA MPs’ meeting in Parliament, PM Narendra Modi said students must be supported in the NEET paper leak issue and strict action should follow.
InvenTree-meta: India’s largest tree inventory meta-dataset covers 465 studies and 4,650 hectares
NCBS-led researchers compiled InvenTree-meta from 465 studies conducted between 1991 and 2023 across more than 4,650 hectares.
Kerala State Planning Board reconstituted with K.M. Chandrasekhar as vice chairperson
Kerala reconstituted its State Planning Board with Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan as chairperson and K.M. Chandrasekhar as vice chairperson.
Karnataka SIR row highlights electoral roll revision, BLO duties, and disciplinary notices
The Karnataka SIR episode brings focus to BLO progress targets, enumeration forms, and electoral roll verification procedures.