Current Affairs · 16–22 February 2026
TNPSC current affairs for the week of 16–22 February 2026, grouped by day.
22 February 2026
3 storiesIndia ranks first among founders of US unicorn startups: startup ecosystem fact for exams
India topped the list of founders of US unicorn startups, a notable indicator of global startup leadership.
NASA ends MAVEN mission: key space science milestone for Mars exploration
NASA announced the end of the MAVEN mission, an important Mars exploration mission in space science.
BHEL wins international refinery contract for Nigeria project; TNPSC focus on PSU exports and energy infrastructure
BHEL secured a major international contract linked to a refinery project in Nigeria, highlighting India’s PSU engineering export capability.
21 February 2026
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1 stories19 February 2026
4 storiesLadakh approves Fotu La tunnel project to strengthen year-round connectivity in high-altitude region
The Fotu La tunnel project in Ladakh has been approved to improve all-weather connectivity in the high-altitude region.
NASA ends MAVEN mission: key Mars orbiter shutdown fact for science and space current affairs
NASA has declared the MAVEN mission समाप्त/ended, a notable space-science current-affairs item for TNPSC aspirants.
PM Modi to launch ₹12,421 crore National Highway projects in Surat, Gujarat on 19 Feb 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate National Highway projects worth ₹12,421 crore in Surat, Gujarat, on 19 February 2026.
India tops founders of US unicorn startups: startup ecosystem fact with global relevance
India ranks first among founders of American unicorn startups, a useful startup and economy fact for TNPSC.
18 February 2026
4 storiesBHEL wins major international refinery contract for Nigeria: science-industry and economy fact
BHEL secured a major international contract for a refinery project in Nigeria, a useful industry and economy current-affairs fact.
Fotu La tunnel project approved in Ladakh: important facts on all-weather connectivity
The Fotu La tunnel project in Ladakh has been approved to strengthen all-weather connectivity.
India tops founders of US unicorn startups: key startup and innovation fact for TNPSC
India ranks top among founders of American unicorn startups, a notable startup ecosystem fact.
BHEL wins international refinery contract for Nigeria project: exam facts on PSU exports and energy infrastructure
BHEL secured a major international refinery contract linked to Nigeria, making it relevant for PSU and energy-sector current affairs.
17 February 2026
4 storiesPM Modi to launch ₹12,421 crore national highway projects in Surat, Gujarat on 17 Feb 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch national highway projects worth ₹12,421 crore in Surat, Gujarat on 17 February 2026.
India ranks top among founders of American unicorn startups: startup ecosystem fact for exams
India has been reported to top the list of founders among American unicorn startups, a useful economy and innovation fact.
NASA ends MAVEN mission: key Mars orbiter shutdown fact for science and technology current affairs
NASA has declared the MAVEN mission ended, a notable space-science fact relevant to TNPSC science and technology preparation.
BHEL wins international refinery contract for Nigeria project; key PSU order fact for TNPSC
BHEL secured a major international contract linked to Nigeria’s refinery project, making it a relevant PSU and industrial order fact for exam preparation.