Current Affairs · 22–22 June 2026
TNPSC current affairs for the week of 22–22 June 2026, grouped by day.
22 June 2026
15 storiesIndia-EU free trade pact likely by Dec 2026; 93% of Indian exports may enter tariff-free
Piyush Goyal said the India-EU free trade agreement may be signed by December 2026 and implemented by Feb-March 2027.
Laser-induced 1 THz strain waves in platinum-copper superlattices: a new step for spintronics and thermoacoustic materials
Researchers from France, Germany and Sweden used laser pulses to create 1 THz coherent strain waves in a platinum-copper superlattice, pointing to scalable thermoacoustic materials.
Thiruvallur ammonia gas leak: death toll rises to 5; Tamil Nadu Assembly statement on compensation and treatment
A June 2026 ammonia leak at a seafood unit in Thiruvallur district killed 5 workers, with the Tamil Nadu government announcing ₹2 lakh compensation each.
Madras High Court prioritises removal of stray dogs from schools, hospitals and transport hubs
The Madras High Court asked Tamil Nadu and Puducherry to report within 4 weeks on removing stray dogs from educational institutions, hospitals and major transport hubs.
U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland: Strait of Hormuz, 60-day roadmap, and mediators Qatar-Pakistan
The U.S. and Iran concluded a first round of talks in Switzerland on June 22, 2026, with Qatar and Pakistan mediating a 60-day roadmap.
Karnataka power distribution licence: Tata Power proposal, KERC, and Escoms losses
Tata Power has sought a distribution licence in Karnataka, raising questions on competition, consumer choice, and the financial stress of Escoms.
Madras High Court suo motu case on stray dogs: Supreme Court ABC framework and 2025 TN bite data
The Madras High Court took up a suo motu PIL in June 2026 to ensure implementation of Supreme Court orders on stray dogs in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
NEET re-test 2026: NTA exam facts, centres, and security measures for TNPSC
The NEET re-examination was held in June 2026 across 5,440 centres in 551 cities, with Delhi alone having 97 centres under tight security.
NEET-UG 2026 re-exam: 20 lakh+ candidates, 5,440 centres, 13 languages
NEET-UG 2026 re-examination was held on June 21, 2026 across 5,440 centres in India and 14 abroad with Aadhaar-based biometric checks and large-scale security arrangements.
ED freezes ₹1,023.85 crore assets in Goa illegal iron ore mining case
The Enforcement Directorate froze ₹1,023.85 crore of assets in the Goa illegal iron ore mining case linked to the Salgaocar group.
India’s statistical database upgrades: GDP, IIP, CPI, WPI and new PPI explained
India upgraded GDP, IIP, CPI, WPI and introduced PPI in 2026 to improve timeliness, coverage and accuracy of official statistics.
BIS note-sorting standard IS 18663:2024 to curb fake currency in India
BIS and RBI introduced IS 18663:2024 for note sorting machines, with mandatory certification for Indian banks from May 1, 2025.
Tamil Nadu ammonia leak: 3-member probe, hazardous industry inspections and compensation announced
Tamil Nadu announced a three-member probe, statewide hazardous-industry inspections and ₹2 lakh compensation after the Tiruvallur ammonia leak on June 22, 2026.
Tushar Mehta reappointed Solicitor General for 3 years from July 1, 2026
The ACC approved the reappointment of Solicitor General Tushar Mehta for three years from July 1, 2026, along with extensions for five Additional Solicitors General.
Kerala HC upholds Priyadarshini free travel scheme for women and transgender persons
On June 22, 2026, the Kerala High Court dismissed a PIL against the Priyadarshini free travel scheme in KSRTC ordinary buses, citing no proof that the Government Order was illegal.