Current Affairs · 20 August 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 20 August 2026.
Maharashtra makes snakebite deaths notifiable to strengthen surveillance and ASV planning
Maharashtra has notified snakebite deaths as a notifiable disease to improve reporting, surveillance and anti-snake venom planning.
Thoothukudi firing case: Madurai Bench seeks status on action against officials and Aruna Jagadeesan report
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court asked the Tamil Nadu government about action against officials linked to the 2018 Thoothukudi firing and the status of the Aruna Jagadeesan Commission report.
Kerala Operation Toofan: 10,213 cases, 9,941 arrests and narcotics worth over ₹100 crore in 76 days
Kerala’s anti-drugs drive Operation Toofan reported more than 10,000 arrests, over 9,000 cases and narcotics seizures worth over ₹100 crore in 76 days.
Rajasthan local body polls: 309 urban bodies to vote in 2 phases on Sept. 9 and 11, 2026
Rajasthan announced elections for 309 urban local bodies in two phases, with vote counting on September 14, 2026.
U.S. national debt crosses $40 trillion; Congress controls the borrowing limit
The U.S. national debt crossed $40 trillion on August 19, 2026, and Congress retains authority over the statutory debt limit.
Praggnanandhaa qualifies for Grand Chess Tour final after Sinquefield Cup win in St. Louis
R. Praggnanandhaa beat Maxime Vachier-Lagrave in round 8 of the Sinquefield Cup in St. Louis and secured a place in the Grand Chess Tour final.
Chennai’s 75-day anti-rabies drive vaccinates 22,158 stray dogs in 3 zones
Chennai Corporation said 22,158 stray dogs were vaccinated in 8 days as part of a 75-working-day anti-rabies campaign started on August 11, 2026.
Centre tells Supreme Court new NEET paper leak prevention measures in 2026
The Centre informed the Supreme Court of new NEET anti-leak measures, including four question paper sets, two selections by NTA and video monitoring.
MRTS to be integrated with Chennai Metro in 2 years after Railway Ministry approval
The Railway Ministry has approved integrating Chennai’s MRTS with Chennai Metro, with a 2-year transition and asset transfer in 90 days.
Tamil Nadu tourism to launch coastal cruise and boat tourism feasibility studies in 2026
Minister Rajeshkumar announced coastal cruise and luxury boat tourism feasibility studies along key Tamil Nadu routes and major tourism upgrades.
Tamil Nadu Assembly announces higher honorarium, heritage protection and museum projects in 2026
Tamil Nadu minister Rajmohan announced higher pay for college contract teachers, new research centres, and ₹49 crore for heritage protection in the Assembly.
Tamil Nadu allocates ₹39,609 crore for MGNREGA in 2025-26, minister says in Assembly
Tamil Nadu said ₹39,609 crore has been allocated for MGNREGA in 2025-26, with a state share of ₹5,057 crore.
Centre approves ₹2,229 crore third and fourth railway lines between Gummidipoondi and Gudur
The Union Cabinet approved a ₹2,229 crore project for third and fourth railway lines on the Gummidipoondi–Gudur route.
TN Police launches Internal Vigilance Cells to handle bribery complaints against police personnel
Tamil Nadu DGP ordered Internal Vigilance Cells in all districts and commissionerates to receive complaints on bribery, misconduct and abuse of power.
Tamil Nadu boosts archaeology funding to ₹10 crore; 76 monuments, 15 sites and museum plans announced
Tamil Nadu announced higher allocations for archaeology, heritage conservation, folk arts and museums in the 2026 Assembly statement.