Current Affairs · 9–15 February 2026
TNPSC current affairs for the week of 9–15 February 2026, grouped by day.
15 February 2026
3 storiesIndia ranks first among founders of US unicorn startups, reflecting strong global startup presence
India topped the list of founders of US unicorn startups, underlining the country’s strong presence in the global startup ecosystem.
NASA ends MAVEN mission in 2026 after years of Mars atmospheric science
NASA announced the end of the MAVEN mission in 2026, closing a key Mars atmospheric science mission.
BHEL wins international refinery contract for Nigeria project; key PSU order for engineering sector
BHEL secured a major international contract linked to Nigeria’s refinery project, marking a notable PSU order in engineering and energy infrastructure.
14 February 2026
5 storiesBHEL wins major international refinery contract for Nigeria: defence-free economy and industry fact
BHEL secured a major international contract for a refinery project in Nigeria, a useful industry and economy current-affairs item.
PM Modi to launch ₹12,421 crore national highway projects in Surat; key infrastructure fact for TNPSC
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch national highway projects worth ₹12,421 crore in Surat, a key infrastructure update for exam preparation.
India ranks first among founders of US unicorn startups; key fact for economy and innovation
India topped the list of founders in US unicorn startups, a useful fact for economy, innovation and entrepreneurship questions.
NASA ends MAVEN mission in 2026; important science and space-tech current affairs fact
NASA declared the MAVEN mission ended in 2026, a useful space-science fact for TNPSC science and technology questions.
BHEL wins international refinery contract for Nigeria; exam focus on PSU exports and project value
BHEL secured a major international refinery contract for Nigeria, making it relevant for PSU, exports and industrial policy questions.
13 February 2026
7 storiesNational Women's Day: Sarojini Naidu Birth Anniversary (13 February)
National Women's Day was observed on 13 February, the birth anniversary of Sarojini Naidu, the 'Nightingale of India' and first woman Governor of an Indian state.
India’s GDP growth in FY 2025-26 reported at 7.7%
India’s GDP growth was reported at 7.7% for FY 2025-26, a core economy fact for TNPSC.
RBI relaxes reorganisation norms for bank groups, according to Crisil Ratings
RBI’s easing of reorganisation norms for bank groups is a banking and regulatory development relevant for TNPSC.
Justice Surya Kant becomes India’s 53rd Chief Justice in November 2025
Justice Surya Kant was appointed as India’s 53rd Chief Justice, a key judiciary update for TNPSC.
Lucknow hosts 51 recipients of the Sangeet Natak Akademi awards
The Sangeet Natak Akademi honoured 51 artists in Lucknow, a national-level awards update.
India urges Global South unity at UNCTAD16 in 2026
India’s call for Global South unity at UNCTAD16 is a relevant international relations and multilateral diplomacy update.
India to showcase Sacred Piprahwa relics in a global exposition
India’s decision to display the Sacred Piprahwa relics in a global exposition is an important cultural and heritage update.
12 February 2026
2 storiesNational Productivity Day & NPC's 68th Foundation Day (12 February)
National Productivity Day was observed on 12 February as the National Productivity Council marked its 68th Foundation Day, launching National Productivity Week (12-18 Feb).
Marine microfossils help reconstruct Antarctica’s climate history
Marine microfossils were highlighted as a tool to understand Antarctica’s climate history.
11 February 2026
3 storiesInternational Day of Women and Girls in Science (11 February)
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science was observed on 11 February to promote women's equal participation in science.
BHEL wins major international refinery contract for Nigeria: industry and exports fact
BHEL secured a major international contract for a refinery project in Nigeria, a useful industry and trade fact.
Marine microfossils help decode Antarctica’s climate history: science fact
Marine microfossils were highlighted for helping study Antarctica’s climate history, a science-and-environment fact.
10 February 2026
11 storiesLucknow hosts 51 Sangeet Natak Akademi awardees, a major national arts recognition event
Fifty-one artists were honoured with the Sangeet Natak Akademi award in Lucknow, a national-level awards fact.
India’s FY 2025-26 GDP growth reported at 7.7%, a key macroeconomic indicator
India’s FY 2025-26 GDP growth was reported at 7.7%, a high-value economy fact for TNPSC revision.
Bhairav Battalion and Suryastra debut at Republic Day Parade, showcasing new defence systems
The Republic Day Parade featured Bhairav Battalion and Suryastra, making it a defence-focused current-affairs item.
Malaysia plans social-media ban for users under 16, a notable digital-regulation move in 2026
Malaysia’s reported plan to ban social media for users under 16 is a policy update relevant to digital regulation and governance.
BHEL wins a major international contract for Nigeria refinery project, boosting India’s engineering exports
BHEL secured a major international order for a Nigeria refinery project, a useful TNPSC fact for industry and external trade.
Chang’e-6 finds iron oxide crystals on the Moon, adding a new clue to lunar surface chemistry
China’s Chang’e-6 mission reported iron oxide crystals on the Moon, a science-and-technology update with lunar geology significance.
India–US trade pact reduces duties on wines and dry fruits; key tariff move for 2026 trade talks
A 2026 India–US trade pact reportedly cut duties on wines and dry fruits, making it a relevant economy and international-relations update.
Ladakh’s Fotu La tunnel project approved to strengthen year-round connectivity
The approval of the Fotu La tunnel project in Ladakh is an important infrastructure and strategic connectivity development.
BHEL wins major international refinery contract for Nigeria project
BHEL secured a major international contract for Nigeria’s refinery project, making it relevant for industry and international business questions.
Tripura Load Dispatch Centre gets ISO certification for cyber security
Tripura’s Load Dispatch Centre received ISO certification for cyber security in February 2026, a useful fact for governance and technology questions.
INSV Kaundinya’s maiden overseas voyage and India’s maritime heritage push
In February 2026, INSV Kaundinya began its maiden overseas voyage, making it a TNPSC-relevant maritime and heritage development.
9 February 2026
5 storiesFotu La tunnel project approved in Ladakh to strengthen year-round connectivity; key infrastructure and border-region fact
The Fotu La tunnel project in Ladakh has been approved to improve all-weather connectivity.
India ranks top among founders of American unicorn startups; important startup and economy fact
India topped the list of founders of American unicorn startups, a startup ecosystem fact with exam value.
NASA ends MAVEN mission: key space science fact on Mars orbiter and mission lifecycle
NASA has declared the MAVEN mission ended, a useful science and space-current-affairs fact for TNPSC.
PM Modi to launch ₹12,421 crore national highway projects in Surat, Gujarat; important infrastructure fact for TNPSC
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch national highway projects worth ₹12,421 crore in Surat, Gujarat.
BHEL wins international refinery contract for Nigeria project; key PSU export order for TNPSC economy and defence-style MCQ prep
BHEL secured a major international contract linked to Nigeria’s refinery project, making it a testable PSU and industrial export fact.