Current Affairs · 8 August 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 8 August 2026.
Tamil Nadu signs Japan job pact with Ehime-Nissan for ITI graduates; 132 government ITIs and 95% placement reported
Tamil Nadu signed an MoU with Ehime-Nissan to place trained ITI graduates in Japan, alongside details on 132 government ITIs and 95% placement in the previous year.
PMFBY for Kharif 2026 in Villupuram: notified crops, insurers and premium rates
Villupuram farmers have been urged to enroll under PMFBY for Kharif 2026, with five notified crops and crop-wise premium rates announced.
Tamil Nadu HR&CE identifies 254 dilapidated temples for restoration; ₹220 crore plan and 285 temple tanks
The HR&CE Department has identified 254 neglected temples in Tamil Nadu for restoration, with an estimated cost of ₹220 crore and 285 temple tanks also listed for attention.
Tamil Nadu handloom day 2026: Kalaivanar Arangam exhibition, Co-optex ‘Vettri Thari’ outlet and ₹22.25 lakh awards
Tamil Nadu marked the 12th National Handloom Day at Chennai’s Kalaivanar Arangam with an exhibition, a Co-optex outlet and awards for 11 weavers and designers.
Tamil Nadu Assembly Mekedatu resolution, Section 4 of Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956, and HC notice
The Madras High Court was told that the Tamil Nadu Assembly unanimously passed the amended Mekedatu resolution on June 19, 2026.
CWMA upholds 3,500 cusecs Cauvery release to Tamil Nadu; key water-dispute body and dates for TNPSC
CWMA on Thursday upheld CWRC’s July 28 order directing Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs a day to Tamil Nadu for 15 days.
Lok Sabha passes MSME Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026 to curb payment delays
The Lok Sabha passed the MSME Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026 to speed up payments, resolve disputes within 90 days and ease penalties for small firms.
Supreme Court to test DPDP Act impact on RTI and investigative journalism
On August 7, 2026, the Supreme Court agreed to examine whether the DPDP Act, 2023 weakens the RTI Act and affects investigative journalism.
Supreme Court examines 2023 CEC appointment law and PM-led selection panel
On July 30, 2026, the Supreme Court heard challenges to the 2023 law on appointing the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners, focusing on the PM-led selection panel.
Supreme Court orders district-wise prison oversight boards and caste-data reporting to NCRB
On July 30, 2026, the Supreme Court directed all States and Union Territories to form district-wise prison Boards of Visitors within four weeks and submit caste-wise prison data to NCRB.
Madras High Court Full Bench: caste certificate verification can continue after retirement
A three-judge Full Bench of the Madras High Court held that verification of community certificates can legally continue after retirement.
Tamil Nadu extends regularisation deadline for unapproved layouts till 30 June 2027
TN government extended the deadline for regularising unapproved plots and layouts to 30 June 2027 through GO 148 dated 27 July 2026.
India’s R&D spending crosses 0.8% of GDP in 2021-22; private industry becomes majority contributor by 2023-24
DST data show India’s GERD rose to 0.83% of GDP in 2021-22, while private industry’s share reached 51.8% in 2023-24.
India’s Arun Vasu elected Asian Surfing Federation president in 2026
Arun Vasu, president of the Surfing Federation of India, was elected president of the Asian Surfing Federation in 2026 under International Surfing Federation supervision.
Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay’s first Chennai Metro ride and Phase II review in July 2026
On July 29, 2026, Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay rode the Chennai Metro Blue Line and reviewed Phase II works.