Current Affairs · 13 August 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 13 August 2026.
Tamil Nadu organ donation model: 268 deceased donors in 2024, 266 in 2025, and 1,476 organs utilised
Tamil Nadu’s deceased organ donation programme grew from 7 in its first year to 266 in 2025, with 1,476 organs utilised that year.
Odisha DGP appointment controversy highlights Prakash Singh norms and UPSC panel procedure
The Odisha DGP appointment process has triggered controversy over the Supreme Court’s Prakash Singh guidelines and the UPSC panel of senior IPS officers.
FCRA Amendment Bill 2026 likely to be sent to JPC after Tamil Nadu Assembly resolution
The Union government is likely to refer the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, to a Joint Parliamentary Committee after opposition from Tamil Nadu and others.
Lok Sabha sends Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 to JPC amid minority concerns
The Lok Sabha adopted a motion to refer the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 to a Joint Parliamentary Committee.
Lok Sabha panel says charges proved in Justice Yashwant Varma cash case; inquiry under Judges (Inquiry) Act
A Lok Sabha-appointed inquiry committee said the charges against Justice Yashwant Varma were proved in the cash-discovery case.
CJI Sanjiv Khanna sets 3-member inquiry committee in Justice Yashwant Varma cash-discovery case
The Chief Justice of India formed a three-member committee to probe allegations linked to cash found at Justice Yashwant Varma’s official residence.
Madhya Pradesh HC: rape survivors need no court nod for abortion up to 24 weeks under MTP Act, 1971
The Madhya Pradesh High Court said rape survivors with pregnancies up to 24 weeks can seek legal termination without court permission under the MTP Act, 1971.
Parliamentary panel recommends capping private hospital room rent at 3-star hotel rates
A 176th report of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health recommended linking private hospital room rent to 3-star hotel rates and standardising treatment charges.
Madras High Court seeks Tamil Nadu reply on action taken on Thoothukudi firing commission report
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court asked Tamil Nadu to explain whether the Thoothukudi firing commission report was accepted and acted upon.
Sri Lanka approves return of Tamil refugees from India with pre-2006 exit and identity conditions
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet approved immigration permission for refugees in India to return if they left before 1 June 2006 and prove identity through the Sri Lankan mission in India.
West Bengal Assembly passes delimitation bills for Kolkata and Howrah municipal wards
The West Bengal Assembly passed two 2026 bills to raise Kolkata wards from 144 to 209 and Howrah wards from 50 to 68 before civic polls.
India blocks 3,718 mobile apps in 5 years to curb cyber fraud; ₹11,158 crore saved through complaint system
The Union government said 3,718 mobile apps were blocked in five years and ₹11,158 crore was saved through the cyber fraud complaint system.
Tamil Nadu to cancel old smart meter tender and float fresh bids for 56 lakh domestic and 50 lakh commercial meters
Tamil Nadu plans a fresh tender for 56 lakh domestic smart meters and 50 lakh commercial/industrial meters after cancelling the earlier 3 crore-meter tender.
Supreme Court posts Cauvery water dispute hearing to August 17, 2026; Tamil Nadu seeks 3,500 cusecs for 15 days
The Supreme Court adjourned the Cauvery dispute hearing to August 17, 2026, while Tamil Nadu seeks implementation of the CWMA order for 3,500 cusecs for 15 days.
Tamil Nadu approves ₹86.94 crore for sanitation and toilet maintenance in rural government schools for 2026-27
Tamil Nadu has sanctioned ₹86.94 crore for toilet maintenance, classroom cleaning and sanitation materials in rural and panchayat union schools in 2026-27.