Current Affairs · 24 July 2026

TNPSC current affairs published on 24 July 2026.

InternationalThe Hindu - International

ICC prosecutor Karim Khan removal vote in New York: 125 States Parties, U.S. sanctions, and 2024 Gaza warrants

On July 24, 2026, the ICC’s 125-member Assembly of States Parties is voting in New York on whether to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan.

InternationalThe Hindu - International

Red Sea attacks and Bab el-Mandeb risk: why Saudi oil disruption can hit India

A July 23, 2026 report said Houthi attacks on Saudi tankers pushed oil above $100 a barrel and could affect India’s crude imports through Bab el-Mandeb.

EconomyHindu Tamil Thisai

West Asia war triggers 26,000 flight cancellations; impact on India’s aviation and fuel costs

The Centre told Lok Sabha that nearly 26,000 international flights were cancelled by Indian airlines till July 20, 2026 due to the West Asia conflict.

Tamil NaduHindu Tamil Thisai

Cauvery water dispute: Anbumani seeks new board with dam-management powers

Anbumani urged Tamil Nadu to seek a new Cauvery management board with powers similar to the Bhakra Beas board.

NationalHindu Tamil Thisai

NEET’s three promises failed, says M.K. Stalin; calls for state control over medical admissions

On July 2026, M.K. Stalin said NEET failed on its three promises and urged transfer of medical admission powers to States.

NationalThe Hindu - National

ECI’s 2026 Special Intensive Revision in Manipur: 1,58,677 deleted electors and claims process

The Election Commission’s 2026 Special Intensive Revision in Manipur deleted 1,58,677 electors, with claims and objections open until August 4, 2026.

InternationalThe Hindu - National

U.S. imposes 10% tariff on Indian goods under Section 301 over forced-labour imports

The U.S. imposed 10% tariffs on Indian goods on July 24, 2026 under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, citing forced-labour import concerns.

InternationalThe Hindu - Economy

U.S. imposes 10% tariffs on Indian goods under Section 301; India’s 2025 trade with U.S. nears $141 billion

The U.S. imposed 10% tariffs on Indian goods on July 24, 2026 under Section 301, while bilateral goods trade in 2025 was nearly $141 billion.

NationalHindu Tamil Thisai

Sonam Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike over NEET paper leak reforms; 65 MPs backed the protest

Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike on July 24, 2026, after 65 MPs supported his demand for education reforms and action on paper leaks.

NationalHindu Tamil Thisai

Centre to discuss tougher anti-paper leak law; 22 lakh NEET candidates and fast-track courts in focus

On July 24, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said a new law with fast-track courts and stricter punishment for paper leaks would be discussed in the Union Cabinet.

Reports IndicesThe Hindu - National

CAG flags ₹92,132.75 crore pending utilisation certificates in Bihar; budget spending and MGNREGA gaps exposed

The CAG’s 2024-25 Bihar report, tabled on July 23, 2026, flagged 62,632 pending utilisation certificates worth ₹92,132.75 crore and major budgetary and MGNREGA lapses.

NationalThe Hindu - National

Lok Sabha update: over 6.17 lakh Waqf properties validated on UMEED Central Portal-2025

The Ministry of Minority Affairs told the Lok Sabha that 6.17 lakh-plus Waqf properties were validated on the UMEED Central Portal-2025 under the Waqf digitisation drive.

Tamil NaduHindu Tamil Thisai

Tamil Nadu launches no-physical-presence registration from August 17 for first-time land and house buyers

Tamil Nadu will implement a no-physical-presence registration system from August 17 for first-time land and house buyers, aiming to reduce time and travel cost.

Tamil NaduHindu Tamil Thisai

Tamil Nadu school education issues new curriculum guidelines with 70% student participation in classroom activities

Tamil Nadu School Education Department has issued new curriculum guidelines requiring 70% student participation in classroom activities and competency-based assessment.

SchemesHindu Tamil Thisai

Tamil Nadu Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme tenders 3-year food preparation contract for 1-8 classes

Tamil Nadu has invited tenders for a 3-year food preparation contract under the Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme, covering 1-8 classes in government and aided schools.