Current Affairs · 27–29 July 2026
TNPSC current affairs for the week of 27–29 July 2026, grouped by day.
29 July 2026
14 storiesSupreme Court orders release of students detained over NEET protest and protects CCTV, drone records
The Supreme Court directed the Union and state governments to release students detained in NEET protest cases and preserve CCTV and drone footage.
Tamil Nadu to launch integrated app for rooftop solar projects and faster approvals
Tamil Nadu plans an integrated app, simpler approval process and a new policy to speed up rooftop solar projects and related services.
Japan’s 7.1 Kyushu quake: 13 deaths, tsunami advisory and rescue task force
Japan reported 13 deaths after a 7.1-magnitude quake hit Kumamoto in Kyushu on July 28, 2026, with a temporary tsunami advisory and a government task force.
Zelenskyy-Trump White House talks on Patriot interceptor production and Russia diplomacy
On July 28, 2026, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his White House meeting with Donald Trump covered Patriot interceptor production licenses and reviving talks with Russia.
U.S.-Saudi strikes in eastern Iraq: Iran-backed militias, IRGC and drone attacks
On July 28, 2026, U.S. Central Command said American and Saudi aircraft struck logistics and weapons sites in eastern Iraq after more than 30 IRGC-directed drone attacks in 72 hours.
IACS at 150: Mahendralal Sircar’s 1876 scientific institution and C.V. Raman link
The Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, founded on July 29, 1876, is highlighted for its role in Indian scientific research and C.V. Raman’s early experiments.
Lead pollution near schools: report flags 2,840 schools across 17 countries, with New Delhi private schools most exposed
A report mapped 2,840 schools near toxic sites in 17 countries and found more than 90% of New Delhi’s private schools near contaminated sites.
Madras High Court quashes lookout notice against former minister E.V. Velu in highway irregularity case
The Madras High Court quashed the lookout notice against former minister E.V. Velu and extended interim protection till August 14.
Assam floods: 4.45 lakh affected, 68 dead as PM Modi reviews relief and rescue operations
PM Narendra Modi reviewed Assam flood relief and rescue operations after 4.45 lakh people were affected across more than 12 districts.
Tamil Nadu CM writes to PM on Mekedatu, cites Supreme Court and tribunal provisions
Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister wrote to the Prime Minister seeking withdrawal of a Union minister’s reply on the Mekedatu project and citing legal provisions on downstream states’ consent.
Cauvery Water Regulation Committee orders Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs to Tamil Nadu for 15 days
The Cauvery Water Regulation Committee directed Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs of water daily to Tamil Nadu for 15 days from July 29, 2026.
Tamil Nadu creates ₹50 crore revolving fund and new disaster institute for heat resilience
Tamil Nadu announced a ₹50-crore revolving fund for district-level disaster response and a ₹55-crore State Disaster Management Institute in Chennai.
ISSF World Cup 2026: India’s Sonam Uttam Maskar-Himanshu Dhillon win bronze in 10m air rifle mixed team
At the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou, India’s Sonam Uttam Maskar and Himanshu Dhillon won bronze with 441.2 points in the 10m air rifle mixed team event.
FIDE World Chess Championship 2026: Gukesh to face Javokhir Sindarov in Geneva
FIDE said the World Chess Championship between D. Gukesh and Javokhir Sindarov will be held in Geneva from November 25 to December 15, 2026.
28 July 2026
15 storiesU.S. House approves 2027 NDAA with record $1.15 trillion Pentagon funding
The U.S. House passed the 2027 National Defence Authorisation Act with $1.15 trillion for the Pentagon in a 216-212 vote.
Congo Ebola outbreak crosses 3,262 cases in Ituri; fastest spread since 2018-20
Congo’s 2026 Ebola outbreak has reached 3,262 cases and 1,437 deaths, with the virus spreading in eastern Ituri Province.
India’s Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat campaign targets child marriage-free nation by 2030
On July 28, 2026, Union Minister Savitri Thakur said India is working with civil society under the Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat campaign to end child marriage by 2030.
Supreme Court on protest rights: release of minors, possible independent probe into police excesses in Delhi and States
On July 28, 2026, the Supreme Court ordered release of detained minors and considered an independent probe into alleged police excesses during student protests linked to the NEET paper leak.
India’s mine-closure corpus of ₹40,000 crore pushes circular economy and green reuse
The Union government’s ₹40,000-crore mine-closure corpus and 2025 guidelines aim to scientifically close more than 105 mines and support community development.
India space-tech funding hits $871 million by July 2026; Bengaluru leads with 57% share
A Tracxn report said India’s space-tech ecosystem raised about $871 million by July 2026, with Bengaluru accounting for 57% of the total funding.
Assam floods: 68 deaths, 11.44 lakh affected across 25 districts
Assam’s flood situation worsened in July 2026, with 68 deaths, 11.44 lakh affected people and 215 relief camps across 25 districts.
Tamil Nadu’s women’s monthly assistance may rise to ₹2,500; Virudhunagar gets 3,428 e-cards
On 28 July 2026, Tamil Nadu minister Jagadeeswari said the women’s monthly assistance is being raised to ₹2,500, while 3,428 beneficiaries received e-family cards in Virudhunagar.
Supreme Court orders release of minors and first-time offenders in NEET protest cases; preserves digital evidence
The Supreme Court ordered release of minors and first-time offenders arrested in NEET protest cases and directed preservation of CCTV, drone and wireless records.
Madras High Court quashes jobs granted to kin of Karur stampede victims citing Articles 14 and 16
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court struck down government orders granting jobs to family members of Karur stampede victims, citing Articles 14 and 16.
Tamil Nadu forms Revenue Augmentation Committee headed by Montek Singh Ahluwalia
Tamil Nadu has constituted a Revenue Augmentation Committee under Montek Singh Ahluwalia to suggest measures for improving tax and non-tax revenues.
CWRC directs Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs of Cauvery water daily to Tamil Nadu for 15 days
The Cauvery Water Regulation Committee has ordered Karnataka to release 4 tmcft of water to Tamil Nadu at 3,500 cusecs a day for 15 days amid drought conditions.
Tamil Nadu bans rough stone transport to other States for 3 months under amended 2011 mining rules
Tamil Nadu has imposed a three-month ban on transporting rough stones and aggregates to other States, except Puducherry and Karaikal, by amending the 2011 mining rules.
Andhra Pradesh student selected for Mission ShaktiSat, world’s first all-girls global lunar CubeSat mission
On July 28, 2026, Andhra Pradesh HRD and IT Minister Nara Lokesh met class X student Kandula Jessie, selected for Mission ShaktiSat, the world’s first all-girls global lunar CubeSat mission.
Kerala CM seeks easing of Tamil Nadu stone transport curbs for interstate highway projects
Kerala Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan asked Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to relax restrictions linked to G.O. No. 306 dated the 9th, citing highway and port-linked projects.
27 July 2026
15 storiesComet 10P/Tempel 2 visible in Bengaluru: 5.5-year periodic comet, peak around August 2-3
Comet 10P/Tempel 2, discovered in 1873 and returning every 5.5 years, is visible in Bengaluru in late July and early August 2026.
South Korea: Yoon Suk Yeol gets suspended 18-month jail term in 2022 campaign false-statement case
A Seoul court in July 2026 sentenced ousted South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to 18 months in prison, suspended for 3 years, for false statements made during his 2022 campaign.
India protests to Ukraine over killing of Indian seafarer in Black Sea attack on MV Omorfi
India summoned Ukraine’s ambassador on July 27, 2026, after an Indian seafarer was killed in a drone attack on the merchant vessel MV Omorfi in the Black Sea.
Bombay High Court allows Nitin Gadkari to sue Meta, Google and X over EBP-linked deepfake posts
The Bombay High Court permitted Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to file a civil suit against Meta, Google and X over allegedly defamatory posts linked to the Ethanol Blending Programme.
Tamil Nadu CM announces ₹30 lakh incentive for Raja Muthupandi after Commonwealth silver in Glasgow
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay announced ₹30 lakh for weightlifter Raja Muthupandi after his silver medal in the men’s 65 kg event at Glasgow 2026.
PMK shadow budget 2026-27: 1 lakh govt jobs, ₹300 LPG subsidy, 5 new districts, social justice survey
PMK released its 24th shadow budget with proposals on jobs, subsidies, new districts, pensions and welfare measures for Tamil Nadu.
Madras High Court PIL on Karur Devadanam temple lands: 3,084.95 acres, 3,390 pattadars, Section 22A issue
A PIL before the Madras High Court challenges lifting the registration ban on 3,084.95 acres of temple lands in Karur district.
India approves Qdenga as first dengue vaccine, with age 4-60 use and serotype coverage
In 2026, India’s drug regulator approved Qdenga, the country’s first dengue vaccine, for ages 4 to 60 years against four dengue serotypes.
Tamil Nadu begins stakeholder talks on Thoothukudi shipyard land acquisition and rehabilitation package
In July 2026, Tamil Nadu held meetings with salt pan owners and labourers for land acquisition linked to the proposed Thoothukudi shipyard project.
Thanjavur district launches water budget exercise amid Cauvery dry spell and groundwater stress
In July 2026, the Thanjavur district administration began a Water Budget and Management exercise for taluks affected by reduced Cauvery flow and groundwater depletion.
Madras High Court orders armed police protection for retired IAS officer Sagayam in granite scam witness case
In July 2026, the Madras High Court directed the Tamil Nadu DGP to provide armed police protection to retired IAS officer Sagayam, who is a witness in granite scam cases.
UNESCO adds Sarnath to World Heritage List; India’s total rises to 45 sites
Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site at the 48th World Heritage Committee session in Busan on July 25, 2026.
Lok Sabha Bill 2026 to tighten anti-paper leak law with 2-month probe and 3-month trial limit
The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 was introduced in Lok Sabha on July 27, 2026 to strengthen anti-paper leak provisions.
Nilgiris closes Kalhatty Ghat Road to tourists again after High Court order
The Nilgiris district administration again closed Kalhatty Ghat Road to tourist vehicles on July 27, 2026, following Madras High Court orders.
Kerala’s Onam 2026 food support plan: 1.66 lakh MT rice, ₹53 crore kits for 6.09 lakh families
Kerala announced rice and wheat releases, free Onam kits worth ₹53 crore, and market interventions ahead of Onam 2026.