Current Affairs · January 2026
TNPSC current affairs for January 2026, grouped by day.
NationalThe Hindu
Ladakh’s Fotu La tunnel project approved in 2026 to strengthen all-weather connectivity
NationalThe Hindu
PM Modi to launch ₹12,421 crore national highway projects in Surat, Gujarat on 31 January 2026
InternationalThe Hindu
BHEL wins international refinery contract for Nigeria; key PSU and energy project fact for TNPSC
EconomyThe Hindu
India ranks top among founders of US unicorn startups; key economy and innovation fact
EconomyThe Hindu
India’s FY 2025-26 GDP growth at 7.7%: key economy fact for current affairs
DefenceThe Hindu
Indian Army to procure indigenous software-defined radios: defence communications upgrade
DefenceThe Hindu
HAL-GE engine deal for LCA Mk1A: defence manufacturing milestone in 2026
Science TechnologyThe Hindu
ICMR SHINE initiative: public health research and innovation focus in 2026
- Tamil Nadu’s first deeptech startup policy: key features, 2026 launch and startup ecosystem push
- Ladakh’s Fotu La tunnel project approved to strengthen year-round connectivity on the strategic highway
- BHEL wins major international contract for Nigeria refinery project, a key PSU and energy-sector update
- Padma Shri 2026: 92-year-old Kollakkayil Devaki Amma recognised for green activism
- BSF begins training Indian dog breeds like Rampur Hound and Mudhol Hound for K9 units
- India extends Astra Mk-2 missile range beyond 200 km; key DRDO air-to-air upgrade for defence exams
- Sangeet Natak Akademi honours 51 artists in Lucknow: national cultural award fact
- 68,000-year-old hand art discovery in Indonesia: important prehistoric art finding
DefenceThe Hindu
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit named next Vice Chief of the Air Staff
NationalThe Hindu
PM Modi to launch ₹12,421 crore national highway projects in Surat, Gujarat on 28 January 2026
NationalThe Hindu
Fotu La tunnel project approved in Ladakh to strengthen year-round connectivity in a strategic border region
EconomyThe Hindu
India tops founders of US unicorn startups; key startup and innovation fact for economy-current affairs
EconomyThe Hindu
India ranks top among founders of US unicorn startups: startup ecosystem fact for TNPSC
Science TechnologyThe Hindu
NASA ends MAVEN mission: key science and space facts for TNPSC
NationalThe Hindu
PM Modi to launch ₹12,421 crore national highway projects in Surat: infrastructure facts for TNPSC
EconomyThe Hindu
BHEL wins international refinery contract for Nigeria: MCQ facts on project, company and sector
Science TechnologyThe Hindu
Antarctic climate history study highlights marine microfossils as a scientific tool
NationalThe Hindu
Fotu La tunnel project approved in Ladakh: exam facts on all-weather connectivity and border infrastructure
EconomyThe Hindu
India tops founders of US unicorn startups: key startup ecosystem facts for economy MCQs
Science TechnologyThe Hindu
NASA ends MAVEN mission: exam-ready facts on Mars orbiter and space science
EconomyThe Hindu
BHEL wins major international refinery project for Nigeria
NationalThe Hindu
PM Modi to launch ₹12,421 crore national highway projects in Surat, Gujarat on 20 January 2026
Science TechnologyThe Hindu
Antarctic climate history study highlights role of marine microfossils
EconomyThe Hindu
India ranks top among founders of US unicorn startups; key startup ecosystem fact for TNPSC
NationalThe Hindu
Ladakh’s Fotu La tunnel project approved to strengthen year-round connectivity in a high-altitude border region
Science TechnologyThe Hindu
NASA ends MAVEN mission in 2026; Mars orbiter becomes a science and space-tech current-affairs topic
EconomyThe Hindu
BHEL wins international refinery contract for Nigeria project; key PSU export order for TNPSC economy and industry prep
Reports IndicesThe Hindu
India ranks first among founders of US unicorn startups: startup ecosystem fact for TNPSC
EconomyThe Hindu
BHEL wins international refinery contract in Nigeria; key PSU export order for TNPSC economy and industry
Science TechnologyThe Hindu
Marine microfossils and Antarctica’s climate history: science fact
EconomyThe Hindu
BHEL wins major international refinery contract in Nigeria: defence-industrial and economy relevance
DefenceThe Hindu
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit appointed next Vice Chief of the Air Staff
Awards AppointmentsThe Hindu
Sangeet Natak Akademi honours 51 artists in Lucknow: awards update
NationalThe Hindu
PM Modi to launch ₹12,421 crore national highway projects in Surat, Gujarat in January 2026
NationalThe Hindu
Ladakh’s Fotu La tunnel project approved: year-round connectivity and strategic infrastructure facts
EconomyThe Hindu
India tops founders of US unicorn startups: startup ecosystem and innovation facts
Science TechnologyThe Hindu
NASA ends MAVEN mission: key facts on Mars orbiter, year, and space science
Awards AppointmentsThe Hindu
Sangeet Natak Akademi honours 51 artists in Lucknow: awards fact for TNPSC
NationalThe Hindu
Ladakh’s Fotu La tunnel project approved to strengthen all-weather connectivity; key infrastructure and geography fact
NationalThe Hindu
PM Modi to launch ₹12,421 crore national highway projects in Surat, Gujarat; infrastructure and connectivity current affairs
EconomyThe Hindu
India tops founders of US unicorn startups; important entrepreneurship and economy fact for current affairs
Awards AppointmentsThe Hindu
Sangeet Natak Akademi honours 51 artists in Lucknow: awards fact for exams
NationalThe Hindu
Fotu La tunnel project approved in Ladakh: year-round connectivity and strategic infrastructure
Science TechnologyThe Hindu
NASA ends MAVEN mission: exam facts on Mars orbiter and space science
NationalThe Hindu
PM Modi to launch ₹12,421 crore national highway projects in Surat: key infrastructure facts
NationalThe Hindu
Fotu La tunnel project approved in Ladakh to strengthen year-round connectivity
Science TechnologyThe Hindu
NASA ends MAVEN mission in 2026: Mars atmospheric probe and mission lifecycle fact
NationalThe Hindu
PM Modi to launch ₹12,421 crore national highway projects in Surat, Gujarat on Jan 10, 2026
EconomyThe Hindu
India ranks top among founders of US unicorn startups: key startup ecosystem fact
EconomyThe Hindu
BHEL wins major international refinery contract in Nigeria: defence-free industrial economy fact
Awards AppointmentsThe Hindu
Sangeet Natak Akademi honours 51 artists in Lucknow: award fact
NationalThe Hindu
Ladakh’s Fotu La tunnel project approved: year-round connectivity and strategic infrastructure
EconomyThe Hindu
India tops founders of US unicorn startups: startup ecosystem fact for economy and innovation
EconomyThe Hindu
BHEL wins major international order for Nigeria refinery project
DefenceThe Hindu
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit named next Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force
NationalThe Hindu
Ladakh approves Fotu La tunnel project to strengthen all-weather connectivity
Science TechnologyThe Hindu
NASA ends MAVEN mission after Mars orbital operations
Awards AppointmentsThe Hindu
Sangeet Natak Akademi honours 51 artists in Lucknow
NationalThe Hindu
Fotu La tunnel project approved in Ladakh to strengthen year-round connectivity; important infrastructure and border-region fact
EconomyThe Hindu
India ranks first among founders of US unicorn startups; key startup ecosystem fact for economy section
Science TechnologyThe Hindu
NASA ends MAVEN mission: Mars orbiter shutdown is a science-and-space exam fact
NationalThe Hindu
Fotu La tunnel project approved in Ladakh: key facts on all-weather connectivity and strategic infrastructure
EconomyThe Hindu
India ranks top among founders of US unicorn startups: startup ecosystem and innovation facts
Science TechnologyThe Hindu
NASA ends MAVEN mission: exam-ready facts on Mars orbiter, mission duration and space science
NationalThe Hindu
PM Modi to launch ₹12,421 crore national highway projects in Surat: key facts for infrastructure and economy MCQs
EconomyThe Hindu
BHEL wins a major international contract for Nigeria refinery project
Awards AppointmentsThe Hindu
Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards 2026: 51 artists honoured in Lucknow
NationalThe Hindu
Fotu La tunnel project approved in Ladakh to strengthen all-weather connectivity
EconomyThe Hindu
India ranks top among founders of American unicorn startups: startup ecosystem fact
Awards AppointmentsThe Hindu
Sangeet Natak Akademi honours 51 artists in Lucknow: award fact for TNPSC
EconomyThe Hindu
India’s FY 2025-26 GDP growth at 7.7%: key economy fact for TNPSC
NationalThe Hindu
Fotu La tunnel project approved in Ladakh to strengthen year-round connectivity: key infrastructure and strategic fact
Science TechnologyThe Hindu
NASA ends MAVEN mission: Mars orbiter shutdown is a science and technology current-affairs point
- PM Modi to launch ₹12,421 crore national highway projects in Surat: key infrastructure facts for TNPSC
- BHEL wins international refinery contract for Nigeria project; exam focus on PSU exports and energy infrastructure
- India ranks top among founders of US unicorn startups: startup ecosystem fact for economy and innovation
DefenceThe Hindu
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit appointed as next Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force
Awards AppointmentsThe Hindu
51 artists honoured with Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards in Lucknow
EconomyThe Hindu
BHEL wins major international contract for Nigeria refinery project
DefenceThe Hindu
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit appointed next Vice Chief of Air Staff
- Sangeet Natak Akademi honours 51 artists in Lucknow: awards fact
- India’s FY 2025-26 GDP growth at 7.7%: economy fact for TNPSC
- Fotu La tunnel project approved in Ladakh: year-round connectivity and strategic infrastructure facts
- PM Modi to launch ₹12,421 crore national highway projects in Surat: infrastructure and connectivity facts
- India ranks top among founders of US unicorn startups: startup ecosystem and global innovation facts
- NASA ends MAVEN mission: key facts on Mars orbiter, year and purpose
- BHEL wins international refinery contract for Nigeria: MCQ facts on PSU exports and energy projects
Important DaysThe Hindu
New Year 2026 Begins (1 January)
EconomyThe Hindu
India’s GDP growth for FY 2025-26 reported at 7.7%
Awards AppointmentsThe Hindu
Sangeet Natak Akademi honours 51 artists in Lucknow: important awards fact
DefenceThe Hindu
BHEL wins a major international contract for Nigeria’s refinery project
- Antarctic climate history study highlights the role of marine microfossils
- Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit appointed next Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force
- Sangeet Natak Akademi honours 51 artists in Lucknow in 2026
- BHEL wins a major international order for Nigeria refinery project
- India’s FY 2025-26 GDP growth reported at 7.7%: economy MCQ fact
- Karnataka becomes first Indian state to set up a national AI research institution in 2026