Current Affairs · 19–25 January 2026
TNPSC current affairs for the week of 19–25 January 2026, grouped by day.
25 January 2026
2 storiesNational Voters' Day Observed (25 January)
National Voters' Day was observed on 25 January, marking the foundation day of the Election Commission of India in 1950 and promoting voter awareness.
National Tourism Day Observed (25 January)
National Tourism Day was observed on 25 January to highlight the importance of tourism to India's economy and culture.
24 January 2026
1 stories23 January 2026
3 storiesParakram Diwas Marks Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's Birth Anniversary (23 January)
Parakram Diwas was observed on 23 January, the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, founder of the Azad Hind Fauj (Indian National Army).
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit named 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: award fact for exams
Fifty-one artists were honoured by the Sangeet Natak Akademi in Lucknow, a useful awards-and-culture fact.
22 January 2026
4 storiesIndia ranks top among founders of US unicorn startups: startup ecosystem fact for TNPSC
India tops the list of founders in US unicorn startups, a useful economy and innovation fact for TNPSC.
NASA ends MAVEN mission: key science and space facts for TNPSC
NASA has declared the MAVEN mission ended, making it a relevant space-science current affair for TNPSC aspirants.
PM Modi to launch ₹12,421 crore national highway projects in Surat: infrastructure facts for TNPSC
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch national highway projects worth ₹12,421 crore in Surat, Gujarat, in January 2026.
BHEL wins international refinery contract for Nigeria: MCQ facts on project, company and sector
BHEL secured a major international contract for a refinery project in Nigeria, making it relevant for economy and industrial current affairs.
21 January 2026
5 storiesAntarctic climate history study highlights marine microfossils as a scientific tool
A science update noted the role of marine microfossils in understanding Antarctica’s climate history.
Fotu La tunnel project approved in Ladakh: exam facts on all-weather connectivity and border infrastructure
The Fotu La tunnel project in Ladakh was approved, strengthening all-weather connectivity in a strategically important region.
India tops founders of US unicorn startups: key startup ecosystem facts for economy MCQs
India ranked top among founders of US unicorn startups, a useful fact for startup and economy questions.
NASA ends MAVEN mission: exam-ready facts on Mars orbiter and space science
NASA declared the MAVEN mission ended in January 2026, a useful science-and-technology fact on Mars exploration.
BHEL wins international refinery contract for Nigeria: exam facts on PSU exports and energy infrastructure
BHEL secured a major international refinery contract linked to Nigeria, making it relevant for PSU, energy and industrial policy questions.
20 January 2026
5 storiesBHEL wins major international refinery project for Nigeria
BHEL secured a major international contract for a refinery project in Nigeria, relevant for industry and external trade.
PM Modi to launch ₹12,421 crore national highway projects in Surat, Gujarat on 20 January 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate national highway projects worth ₹12,421 crore in Surat, Gujarat on 20 January 2026.
Antarctic climate history study highlights role of marine microfossils
Marine microfossils were highlighted as important in understanding Antarctica’s climate history, a science-and-environment fact.
India ranks top among founders of US unicorn startups; key startup ecosystem fact for TNPSC
India has been reported to rank first among founders of US unicorn startups, a useful fact for economy and innovation current affairs.
NASA ends MAVEN mission in 2026; important Mars science mission fact for TNPSC
NASA has declared the MAVEN mission ended, making it a useful science-and-space current-affairs item for exam preparation.
19 January 2026
3 storiesLadakh’s Fotu La tunnel project approved to strengthen year-round connectivity in a high-altitude border region
The Fotu La tunnel project in Ladakh was approved to improve all-weather connectivity, an important infrastructure and strategic geography item.
NASA ends MAVEN mission in 2026; Mars orbiter becomes a science and space-tech current-affairs topic
NASA declared the MAVEN mission ended in 2026, making it relevant for space science, Mars exploration and mission lifecycle questions.
BHEL wins international refinery contract for Nigeria project; key PSU export order for TNPSC economy and industry prep
BHEL secured a major international contract linked to Nigeria’s refinery project, making it relevant for PSU, industry and external trade questions.