Current Affairs · 27 July 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 27 July 2026.
Comet 10P/Tempel 2 visible in Bengaluru: 5.5-year periodic comet, peak around August 2-3
Comet 10P/Tempel 2, discovered in 1873 and returning every 5.5 years, is visible in Bengaluru in late July and early August 2026.
South Korea: Yoon Suk Yeol gets suspended 18-month jail term in 2022 campaign false-statement case
A Seoul court in July 2026 sentenced ousted South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to 18 months in prison, suspended for 3 years, for false statements made during his 2022 campaign.
India protests to Ukraine over killing of Indian seafarer in Black Sea attack on MV Omorfi
India summoned Ukraine’s ambassador on July 27, 2026, after an Indian seafarer was killed in a drone attack on the merchant vessel MV Omorfi in the Black Sea.
Bombay High Court allows Nitin Gadkari to sue Meta, Google and X over EBP-linked deepfake posts
The Bombay High Court permitted Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to file a civil suit against Meta, Google and X over allegedly defamatory posts linked to the Ethanol Blending Programme.
Tamil Nadu CM announces ₹30 lakh incentive for Raja Muthupandi after Commonwealth silver in Glasgow
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay announced ₹30 lakh for weightlifter Raja Muthupandi after his silver medal in the men’s 65 kg event at Glasgow 2026.
PMK shadow budget 2026-27: 1 lakh govt jobs, ₹300 LPG subsidy, 5 new districts, social justice survey
PMK released its 24th shadow budget with proposals on jobs, subsidies, new districts, pensions and welfare measures for Tamil Nadu.
Madras High Court PIL on Karur Devadanam temple lands: 3,084.95 acres, 3,390 pattadars, Section 22A issue
A PIL before the Madras High Court challenges lifting the registration ban on 3,084.95 acres of temple lands in Karur district.
India approves Qdenga as first dengue vaccine, with age 4-60 use and serotype coverage
In 2026, India’s drug regulator approved Qdenga, the country’s first dengue vaccine, for ages 4 to 60 years against four dengue serotypes.
Tamil Nadu begins stakeholder talks on Thoothukudi shipyard land acquisition and rehabilitation package
In July 2026, Tamil Nadu held meetings with salt pan owners and labourers for land acquisition linked to the proposed Thoothukudi shipyard project.
Thanjavur district launches water budget exercise amid Cauvery dry spell and groundwater stress
In July 2026, the Thanjavur district administration began a Water Budget and Management exercise for taluks affected by reduced Cauvery flow and groundwater depletion.
Madras High Court orders armed police protection for retired IAS officer Sagayam in granite scam witness case
In July 2026, the Madras High Court directed the Tamil Nadu DGP to provide armed police protection to retired IAS officer Sagayam, who is a witness in granite scam cases.
UNESCO adds Sarnath to World Heritage List; India’s total rises to 45 sites
Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site at the 48th World Heritage Committee session in Busan on July 25, 2026.
Lok Sabha Bill 2026 to tighten anti-paper leak law with 2-month probe and 3-month trial limit
The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 was introduced in Lok Sabha on July 27, 2026 to strengthen anti-paper leak provisions.
Nilgiris closes Kalhatty Ghat Road to tourists again after High Court order
The Nilgiris district administration again closed Kalhatty Ghat Road to tourist vehicles on July 27, 2026, following Madras High Court orders.
Kerala’s Onam 2026 food support plan: 1.66 lakh MT rice, ₹53 crore kits for 6.09 lakh families
Kerala announced rice and wheat releases, free Onam kits worth ₹53 crore, and market interventions ahead of Onam 2026.