Current Affairs · 29 Dec – 4 Jan 2026
TNPSC current affairs for the week of 29 Dec – 4 Jan 2026, grouped by day.
4 January 2026
7 storiesBHEL wins a major international contract for Nigeria refinery project
BHEL secured a major international order for a refinery project in Nigeria, a useful industry and defence-linked PSU fact.
Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards 2026: 51 artists honoured in Lucknow
Fifty-one artists received the Sangeet Natak Akademi honour in Lucknow, a national-level awards fact.
Fotu La tunnel project approved in Ladakh to strengthen all-weather connectivity
The Fotu La tunnel project in Ladakh has been approved, an important infrastructure and strategic connectivity fact.
India ranks top among founders of American unicorn startups: startup ecosystem fact
India has been ranked top among founders of American unicorn startups, a useful economy and innovation current-affairs fact.
NASA ends MAVEN mission: important space science fact for current affairs
NASA has declared the MAVEN mission ended, a space-science current-affairs fact relevant for MCQ preparation.
PM Modi to launch ₹12,421 crore national highway projects in Surat, Gujarat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch national highway projects worth ₹12,421 crore in Surat, Gujarat, a direct infrastructure and economy current-affairs item.
BHEL wins international refinery contract for Nigeria project; key PSU export fact for TNPSC
BHEL secured a major international refinery contract linked to Nigeria, making it a relevant PSU and industrial exports current-affairs item.
3 January 2026
7 storiesSangeet Natak Akademi honours 51 artists in Lucknow: award fact for TNPSC
The Sangeet Natak Akademi conferred honours on 51 artists in Lucknow, a national-level awards fact.
India’s FY 2025-26 GDP growth at 7.7%: key economy fact for TNPSC
India’s GDP growth for FY 2025-26 was reported at 7.7%, making it a testable economy fact.
Fotu La tunnel project approved in Ladakh to strengthen year-round connectivity: key infrastructure and strategic fact
The Fotu La tunnel project in Ladakh has been approved to improve year-round connectivity in a strategically important region.
NASA ends MAVEN mission: Mars orbiter shutdown is a science and technology current-affairs point
NASA has declared the MAVEN mission ended, marking an important space-science update for exam preparation.
PM Modi to launch ₹12,421 crore national highway projects in Surat: key infrastructure facts for TNPSC
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch national highway projects worth ₹12,421 crore in Surat, Gujarat, on 2026-01-03.
BHEL wins international refinery contract for Nigeria project; exam focus on PSU exports and energy infrastructure
BHEL secured a major international contract linked to Nigeria’s refinery project, highlighting India’s PSU role in overseas energy infrastructure.
India ranks top among founders of US unicorn startups: startup ecosystem fact for economy and innovation
India topped the list of founders among US unicorn startups, a key fact for economy, innovation, and entrepreneurship questions.
2 January 2026
11 storiesAir Marshal Ashutosh Dixit appointed as next Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit was named the next Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force, a defence appointment relevant for TNPSC.
51 artists honoured with Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards in Lucknow
Fifty-one artists received the Sangeet Natak Akademi honour in Lucknow, a useful awards-and-culture fact for TNPSC.
BHEL wins major international contract for Nigeria refinery project
BHEL secured a major international contract for a refinery project in Nigeria, an important industry and international business fact.
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit appointed next Vice Chief of Air Staff
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit was named the next Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force, a defence appointment fact.
Sangeet Natak Akademi honours 51 artists in Lucknow: awards fact
The Sangeet Natak Akademi conferred honours on 51 artists in Lucknow, a useful awards-and-culture fact.
India’s FY 2025-26 GDP growth at 7.7%: economy fact for TNPSC
India’s GDP growth for FY 2025-26 was reported at 7.7%, making it a key economy fact for exam preparation.
Fotu La tunnel project approved in Ladakh: year-round connectivity and strategic infrastructure facts
The Fotu La tunnel project in Ladakh has been approved, strengthening all-weather connectivity in a strategically important region.
PM Modi to launch ₹12,421 crore national highway projects in Surat: infrastructure and connectivity facts
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch national highway projects worth ₹12,421 crore in Surat, Gujarat, a key infrastructure current-affairs item.
India ranks top among founders of US unicorn startups: startup ecosystem and global innovation facts
India ranks first among founders of US unicorn startups, a useful economy and innovation current-affairs fact.
NASA ends MAVEN mission: key facts on Mars orbiter, year and purpose
NASA has declared the MAVEN mission over, making it a science and space technology current-affairs item for TNPSC.
BHEL wins international refinery contract for Nigeria: MCQ facts on PSU exports and energy projects
BHEL secured a major international contract linked to Nigeria’s refinery project, making it a relevant PSU and industrial exports current-affairs item.
1 January 2026
10 storiesNew Year 2026 Begins (1 January)
The Gregorian calendar New Year 2026 began on 1 January, observed worldwide as the start of the new year.
India’s GDP growth for FY 2025-26 reported at 7.7%
The source reports India’s GDP growth at 7.7% for financial year 2025-26.
Sangeet Natak Akademi honours 51 artists in Lucknow: important awards fact
The Sangeet Natak Akademi conferred honours on 51 artists in Lucknow, a useful awards-and-culture fact.
BHEL wins a major international contract for Nigeria’s refinery project
BHEL secured a major international contract linked to Nigeria’s refinery project.
Antarctic climate history study highlights the role of marine microfossils
The source points to marine microfossils as important in understanding Antarctica’s climate history.
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit appointed next Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit was named the next Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force.
Sangeet Natak Akademi honours 51 artists in Lucknow in 2026
The source states that 51 artists were honoured by the Sangeet Natak Akademi in Lucknow.
BHEL wins a major international order for Nigeria refinery project
BHEL received a major international contract linked to a refinery project in Nigeria.
India’s FY 2025-26 GDP growth reported at 7.7%: economy MCQ fact
The source notes that India’s GDP growth in FY 2025-26 stood at 7.7%.
Karnataka becomes first Indian state to set up a national AI research institution in 2026
Karnataka was reported as the first Indian state to establish a national Artificial Intelligence research institution.