Current Affairs · 5–11 January 2026
TNPSC current affairs for the week of 5–11 January 2026, grouped by day.
11 January 2026
4 storiesSangeet Natak Akademi honours 51 artists in Lucknow: awards fact for exams
The Sangeet Natak Akademi honoured 51 artists in Lucknow, a useful awards-and-culture current-affairs item.
Fotu La tunnel project approved in Ladakh: year-round connectivity and strategic infrastructure
The Fotu La tunnel project in Ladakh has been approved, strengthening all-weather connectivity in a strategically important region.
NASA ends MAVEN mission: exam facts on Mars orbiter and space science
NASA has declared the MAVEN mission ended, a useful science-and-technology current affair on Mars exploration.
PM Modi to launch ₹12,421 crore national highway projects in Surat: key infrastructure facts
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch national highway projects worth ₹12,421 crore in Surat, Gujarat, a high-value infrastructure item for TNPSC.
10 January 2026
4 storiesFotu La tunnel project approved in Ladakh to strengthen year-round connectivity
The Fotu La tunnel project in Ladakh has been approved, a strategic infrastructure item for all-weather connectivity.
NASA ends MAVEN mission in 2026: Mars atmospheric probe and mission lifecycle fact
NASA has declared the MAVEN mission ended, a useful science-and-space current-affairs fact for TNPSC aspirants.
PM Modi to launch ₹12,421 crore national highway projects in Surat, Gujarat on Jan 10, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch national highway projects worth ₹12,421 crore in Surat, Gujarat, on 10 January 2026.
India ranks top among founders of US unicorn startups: key startup ecosystem fact
India is reported to be at the top among founders of US unicorn startups, a startup ecosystem fact with exam value.
9 January 2026
2 storiesPravasi Bharatiya Divas Observed (9 January)
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (NRI Day) was observed on 9 January, marking Mahatma Gandhi's return from South Africa to India in 1915; 2026 is a non-convention year.
Sangeet Natak Akademi honours 51 artists in Lucknow: arts award fact
The Sangeet Natak Akademi conferred honours on 51 artists in Lucknow, a useful awards-and-culture fact.
8 January 2026
6 storiesBHEL wins major international refinery contract in Nigeria: defence-free industrial economy fact
BHEL secured a major international contract for a refinery project in Nigeria, a useful economy and industry fact.
Sangeet Natak Akademi honours 51 artists in Lucknow: award fact
Fifty-one artists were honoured by the Sangeet Natak Akademi in Lucknow, a useful awards fact for exams.
Ladakh’s Fotu La tunnel project approved: year-round connectivity and strategic infrastructure
The Fotu La tunnel project in Ladakh has been approved, a key infrastructure and connectivity development for the region.
India tops founders of US unicorn startups: startup ecosystem fact for economy and innovation
India ranks top among founders of US unicorn startups, a useful fact for economy, innovation and diaspora-linked current affairs.
NASA ends MAVEN mission: key facts on Mars orbiter, launch year and scientific role
NASA has declared the MAVEN mission ended, making it a science and space current affair with TNPSC value.
BHEL wins international refinery contract in Nigeria: MCQ facts on PSU exports and energy projects
BHEL secured a major international refinery project contract in Nigeria, making it a relevant PSU and energy-sector current affair.
7 January 2026
5 storiesBHEL wins major international order for Nigeria refinery project
BHEL secured a major international order for a refinery project in Nigeria, a relevant industry and economy fact.
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit named next Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit was named the next Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force, an important defence appointment.
Ladakh approves Fotu La tunnel project to strengthen all-weather connectivity
The Fotu La tunnel project in Ladakh has been approved to improve year-round connectivity.
NASA ends MAVEN mission after Mars orbital operations
NASA has declared the MAVEN mission ended after its Mars orbital operations.
BHEL wins Nigeria refinery contract; India tops founders of US unicorn startups
BHEL secured a major international refinery contract in Nigeria, while India emerged top among founders of US unicorn startups.
6 January 2026
7 storiesSangeet Natak Akademi honours 51 artists in Lucknow
The Sangeet Natak Akademi honoured 51 artists in Lucknow, a national-level awards fact useful for TNPSC revision.
Fotu La tunnel project approved in Ladakh to strengthen year-round connectivity; important infrastructure and border-region fact
The Fotu La tunnel project in Ladakh has been approved to improve all-weather connectivity in the region.
India ranks first among founders of US unicorn startups; key startup ecosystem fact for economy section
India topped the list of founders in US unicorn startups, a useful fact for startup and economy questions.
NASA ends MAVEN mission: Mars orbiter shutdown is a science-and-space exam fact
NASA has declared the MAVEN mission ended, a notable space-science development for exam preparation.
PM Modi to launch ₹12,421 crore national highway projects in Surat, Gujarat; key infrastructure fact for TNPSC
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate national highway projects worth ₹12,421 crore in Surat, Gujarat.
BHEL wins major international refinery contract in Nigeria; exam focus on PSU exports and project geography
BHEL secured a major international contract for a refinery project in Nigeria, a testable PSU and international trade development.
Marine microfossils help decode Antarctica’s climate history
Marine microfossils were highlighted for their role in understanding Antarctica’s climate history, a science-and-environment current-affairs topic.
5 January 2026
6 storiesFotu La tunnel project approved in Ladakh: key facts on all-weather connectivity and strategic infrastructure
The Fotu La tunnel project in Ladakh has been approved, strengthening all-weather connectivity and strategic infrastructure.
India ranks top among founders of US unicorn startups: startup ecosystem and innovation facts
India tops the list of founders in US unicorn startups, a relevant economy and innovation fact for TNPSC.
NASA ends MAVEN mission: exam-ready facts on Mars orbiter, mission duration and space science
NASA has declared the MAVEN mission ended, a useful science and technology current-affairs item for TNPSC.
PM Modi to launch ₹12,421 crore national highway projects in Surat: key facts for infrastructure and economy MCQs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch national highway projects worth ₹12,421 crore in Surat, Gujarat, a key infrastructure item for TNPSC.
BHEL wins international refinery contract for Nigeria project: MCQ facts on PSU exports and refinery infrastructure
BHEL secured a major international contract linked to Nigeria’s refinery project, making it relevant for PSU, energy and exports questions.
Sangeet Natak Akademi honours 51 artists in Lucknow in January 2026
The Sangeet Natak Akademi honoured 51 artists in Lucknow in January 2026.