Current Affairs · 26 Jan – 1 Feb 2026
TNPSC current affairs for the week of 26 Jan – 1 Feb 2026, grouped by day.
1 February 2026
2 storiesUnion Budget 2026-27 Presented in Parliament
The Union Finance Minister presented the Union Budget for 2026-27 on 1 February, outlining the government's revenue, expenditure, taxation and development priorities.
Indian Coast Guard Raising Day (1 February)
The Indian Coast Guard marked its Raising Day on 1 February, commemorating its formation in 1977.
31 January 2026
5 storiesLadakh’s Fotu La tunnel project approved in 2026 to strengthen all-weather connectivity
The Fotu La tunnel project in Ladakh was approved in 2026 to improve year-round connectivity in a strategic border region.
PM Modi to launch ₹12,421 crore national highway projects in Surat, Gujarat on 31 January 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate national highway projects worth ₹12,421 crore in Surat, Gujarat on 31 January 2026.
BHEL wins international refinery contract for Nigeria; key PSU and energy project fact for TNPSC
BHEL secured a major international contract linked to Nigeria’s refinery project, making it a relevant PSU and energy-sector current affair.
India ranks top among founders of US unicorn startups; key economy and innovation fact
India topped the list of founders of US unicorn startups, highlighting India’s global startup presence.
NASA ends MAVEN mission in 2026; important science and space-tech current affair
NASA announced the end of the MAVEN mission in 2026, making it a space-science fact relevant for TNPSC.
30 January 2026
1 stories29 January 2026
12 storiesIndia’s FY 2025-26 GDP growth at 7.7%: key economy fact for current affairs
India’s GDP growth for FY 2025-26 was reported at 7.7%.
Indian Army to procure indigenous software-defined radios: defence communications upgrade
The Indian Army will procure the first indigenously manufactured software-defined radios in 2026.
HAL-GE engine deal for LCA Mk1A: defence manufacturing milestone in 2026
HAL signed a deal with GE in January 2026 for Light Combat Aircraft Mk1A engines.
ICMR SHINE initiative: public health research and innovation focus in 2026
ICMR launched the SHINE initiative in January 2026 to strengthen health research and innovation.
Tamil Nadu’s first deeptech startup policy: key features, 2026 launch and startup ecosystem push
Tamil Nadu launched India’s first deeptech startup policy in January 2026 to support advanced technology startups.
Ladakh’s Fotu La tunnel project approved to strengthen year-round connectivity on the strategic highway
The Fotu La tunnel project in Ladakh has been approved to improve year-round connectivity, a useful infrastructure and geography current affair.
BHEL wins major international contract for Nigeria refinery project, a key PSU and energy-sector update
BHEL has secured a major international contract for a refinery project in Nigeria, making it relevant for economy, PSUs and international business current affairs.
Padma Shri 2026: 92-year-old Kollakkayil Devaki Amma recognised for green activism
Kollakkayil Devaki Amma, aged 92, was awarded the Padma Shri in 2026 for green activism, making it a notable awards-and-environment current affair.
BSF begins training Indian dog breeds like Rampur Hound and Mudhol Hound for K9 units
BSF has taken the lead to train Indian dog breeds such as Rampur Hound and Mudhol Hound for K9 units, a defence and indigenous-breeds current affair.
India extends Astra Mk-2 missile range beyond 200 km; key DRDO air-to-air upgrade for defence exams
DRDO’s Astra Mark 2 air-to-air missile has been extended beyond 200 km, making it a high-value defence and science-and-technology current affair.
Sangeet Natak Akademi honours 51 artists in Lucknow: national cultural award fact
Sangeet Natak Akademi conferred honours on 51 artists in Lucknow in January 2026.
68,000-year-old hand art discovery in Indonesia: important prehistoric art finding
A 68,000-year-old hand art discovery in Indonesia was highlighted in January 2026.
28 January 2026
6 storiesAir Marshal Ashutosh Dixit named next Vice Chief of the Air Staff
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit was named the next Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force, a defence appointment relevant for exams.
PM Modi to launch ₹12,421 crore national highway projects in Surat, Gujarat on 28 January 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch national highway projects worth ₹12,421 crore in Surat, Gujarat, on 28 January 2026.
Fotu La tunnel project approved in Ladakh to strengthen year-round connectivity in a strategic border region
The Fotu La tunnel project has been approved in Ladakh to improve all-weather connectivity in a strategically important region.
India tops founders of US unicorn startups; key startup and innovation fact for economy-current affairs
India ranks first among founders of US unicorn startups, a useful fact for startup, innovation and economy-related questions.
NASA ends MAVEN mission in 2026; important Mars exploration milestone for science and technology
NASA has declared the MAVEN mission ended in 2026, marking a notable milestone in Mars exploration and space science.
BHEL wins international refinery contract for Nigeria project; key PSU and energy-sector fact for TNPSC
BHEL secured a major international contract linked to a refinery project in Nigeria, making it a relevant PSU and energy-sector current-affairs item.