Current Affairs · 22 July 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 22 July 2026.
U.S. tariff reset: 10% global levy expiry, 60 trading partners, Section 338 of Tariff Act 1930
The U.S. is preparing new tariffs after the 10% global levy expires on July 24, 2026, with duties aimed at 60 trading partners.
U.S.-Iran conflict and Hormuz warning: West Asia war, $37.5 billion U.S. cost, 11th night of strikes
On July 22, 2026, the U.S. said it had completed the 11th night of strikes on Iran, while Pete Hegseth said the war had cost $37.5 billion.
Karnataka SIR voter verification: doorstep PRC and caste certificate delivery launched
Karnataka launched doorstep delivery of Permanent Residence Certificates and free caste certificates during the ongoing SIR of electoral rolls.
Manipur surrender of 46 KCP(PWG) cadres: key facts on banned insurgent group
On July 21, 2026, 46 cadres of the banned KCP(PWG) surrendered in Manipur with 28 weapons at Assam Rifles headquarters.
UN food security report 2026: Africa overtakes Asia in hunger burden
A 2026 UN report said Africa became the continent with the largest number of people facing hunger, with 309 million affected in 2025.
Chennai police commissioner launches anti-drug pledge drive for 6,000 students in 2026 awareness camp
At a July 2026 awareness camp in Chennai, Commissioner A. Amalraj launched a new anti-drug logo and led 6,000 school and college students in an anti-drug pledge.
Tamil Nadu power project at Uppur: 1,600 MW thermal plant and ₹5,847 crore issue highlighted in 2026
A 1,600 MW thermal project at Uppur in Ramanathapuram, announced in 2016 and later stalled in 2021, was highlighted again in July 2026 with a reported cost of ₹5,847 crore.
UK appoints India-born Kanishka Narayan as first dedicated AI minister in 2026 cabinet reshuffle
In July 2026, India-born MP Kanishka Narayan was made the UK’s first dedicated AI minister and elevated to Cabinet rank under Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
Tamil Nadu orders ban on tobacco sales in TASMAC bars in July 2026
Tamil Nadu has ordered that tobacco products, including beedi and cigarettes, cannot be sold in TASMAC bars and warned of cancellation for violations.
PM Modi says preventing exam paper leaks is a national responsibility amid NEET leak row in July 2026
At an NDA MPs meeting in Delhi, PM Narendra Modi said preventing exam paper leaks is a national responsibility and stressed strict punishment for offenders.
Sikkim mine collapse after methane leak kills 10 workers at Teesta Stage VI project in July 2026
A methane gas leak caused a tunnel collapse at the Teesta Stage VI hydropower project in Sikkim, killing 10 workers and leaving more trapped.
India condemns attack on MV Golden Leo in Ukraine that killed 4 Indian sailors in July 2026
India summoned the Russian ambassador after 4 Indian sailors died in a missile attack on the merchant vessel MV Golden Leo near Odesa, Ukraine.
Campus Biodiversity Register initiative launched for colleges and universities across India
NCF and the National Biodiversity Authority have launched a year-long initiative to create Campus Biodiversity Registers in higher education institutions.
NITI Aayog Investment Friendliness Index 2026 places Tamil Nadu among top five states
NITI Aayog’s first Investment Friendliness Index 2026 ranked Tamil Nadu among the top five states.
Tamil Nadu heat-stress health study to build personalised risk tool across Chennai and Mayiladuthurai sites
A Tamil Nadu-Karnataka study will assess heat stress on physical and mental health and develop a personalised heat-risk tool.