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Prepare for TNPSC Group 1, Group 2/2A, Group 4 and VAO examinations with the most important current affairs from July 19 to 25, 2026. This weekly revision covers National News, Tamil Nadu News, International Affairs, Environment, Science & Technology, Economy, State News, Important Days, Persons & Awards and important one-liners.
This blog provides a quick revision of the most important current affairs, while the complete detailed notes and practice questions are available in the downloadable TNPSC Weekly Current Affairs PDF.
1. TOP 10 IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS
1. National Song Precedence Rule -
- Vande Mataram must be played before Jana Gana Mana at official events.
- MHA issued the directive to States and Central Ministries.
- Union Cabinet approved an amendment to the National Honour Act, 1971.
2. PMFME Scheme
- Crossed 2 lakh credit-linked beneficiaries.
- Total investment support – over ₹20,300 crore.
- Credit-linked subsidy – 35%, up to ₹10 lakh.
3. Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme
- Union Cabinet approved ₹62,500 crore.
- Implementation – 2026–27 to 2030–31.
- Production incentives – 5%–25%.
4. Semicon 2.0 Programme
- Approved outlay – ₹1.27 lakh crore.
- Focus on semiconductor design, manufacturing and innovation.
- Covers 6 major focus areas.
5. New Index of Core Industries
- Base year changed to 2022–23.
- Core industries increased from 8 to 9.
- Iron Ore added as the ninth core industry.
6. Census 2027 – Tamil Nadu
- Self-enumeration started on 17 July 2026.
- Online registration window – 17–31 July.
- Census 2027 will be conducted digitally.
7. Tamil Nadu Merchandise Exports
- Exports reached US$58.95 billion in 2025–26.
- Tamil Nadu remained India's 3rd-largest exporting state.
- State accounted for 41.63% of India's electronics exports.
8. National CAMPA Conservation Projects
- 4 conservation projects approved.
- Covers river dolphins, snow leopards, wild water buffalo and Indian rhinoceros.
9. Great Indian Bustard
- Estimated population – 110–150 birds.
- IUCN status – Critically Endangered.
- Mainly restricted to Rajasthan's Thar Desert.
10. Maharashtra Women Farmers Act
- Maharashtra became the first state to enact the Women Farmers Empowerment Act, 2026.
- Introduced the Woman Farmer Certificate.
- Enables access to schemes and credit without land ownership.
2. NATIONAL NEWS – QUICK REVISION
Topic | Important Points |
|---|---|
National Song Precedence Rule | Vande Mataram before Jana Gana Mana at official events; MHA directive |
PMFME Scheme | 2 lakh beneficiaries; ₹20,300 crore investment support; 35% subsidy |
Social Security Coverage | Crossed 100 crore beneficiaries; e-Shram registrations – 31.7 crore |
NIPU-2026 | New urea investment policy; target – 10 million tonnes additional capacity |
Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme | Outlay – ₹62,500 crore; five-year implementation |
Semicon 2.0 | Outlay – ₹1.27 lakh crore; six focus areas |
Paraquat Dichloride Ban | Central Government banned manufacture, sale and use |
Supreme Court Judge Strength | Proposed increase from 33 to 37 judges, excluding CJI |
Index of Core Industries | Base year – 2022–23; Iron Ore added as 9th industry |
WTO Fisheries Agreement | India became the 123rd WTO member to accept the agreement |
Global Terrorism Index 2026 | India – 13th rank; Pakistan – 1st |
NABARD GI Registration | Facilitated 28 new GI products; total supported – 176 |
3. TAMIL NADU CURRENT AFFAIRS – QUICK REVISION
Tamil Nadu-related current affairs are particularly important for TNPSC aspirants
Census 2027
- Tamil Nadu self-enumeration began on 17 July 2026.
- House Listing and Housing Census – 1–30 August 2026.
Maraimalai Adigal
- 150th birth anniversary celebrated.
- Founder of the Thani Tamil Iyakkam.
Tamil Nadu History Celebrations
- July 18 – Tamil Nadu renaming resolution anniversary.
- November 1 – State formation anniversary.
e-Zero FIR System
- Introduced for cyber financial fraud cases.
- Applicable to losses above ₹1 lakh reported through 1930.
4. INTERNATIONAL CURRENT AFFAIRS – QUICK REVISION
BRICS Standardisation Meeting
- 5th Meeting held in Bengaluru.
- India’s National Standards Body – BIS.
France Assisted Dying Bill
- French Parliament approved a bill for assisted dying.
- Applies to eligible adults with incurable and life-threatening illnesses.
Demographic Futures Survey 2026
- Released by UNFPA.
- Covered 108,926 young adults across 73 countries.
- Financial security – 81%, a major factor in family decisions.
Presidential Visits
- First-ever Indian Presidential State Visits to Moldova and North Macedonia.
- India decided to double ITEC training slots for North Macedonia.
5. ENVIRONMENT CURRENT AFFAIRS
National CAMPA Projects
- Four wildlife conservation projects approved.
- Species include river dolphins, snow leopards, wild water buffalo and rhinoceros.
Great Indian Bustard
- Population – around 110–150 birds.
- IUCN status – Critically Endangered.
Thoothukudi Mangrove Restoration
- Over 140 hectares restored in four years.
- Restoration used fishbone channel designs.
New Wildlife Species
- Two solitary bee species discovered in Arunachal Pradesh.
- Lestes paloti damselfly discovered in Kerala.
- Two new spider species documented in Meghalaya and Andhra Pradesh.
6. SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Tritium Removal Technology
- Chinese researchers developed a MOF-based material.
- Used to remove tritium from nuclear wastewater.
Beta Pictoris d
- New exoplanet discovered using James Webb Space Telescope.
- Located in a star system 63 light-years away.
Sun's Hidden Plasma Flow
- Scientists discovered hidden plasma movement in the Sun.
- Flow speed – 5–15 m/s.
- Research led by ARIES with partner institutions.
7. ECONOMY CURRENT AFFAIRS
RBI Data Governance Framework
- RBI issued data governance guidance for regulated entities.
- Focus – data quality, security and accountability.
Nifty500 Ahimsa Index
- Launched by NSE.
- Includes companies classified in the Green band.
- Base date – 1 April 2016.
8. STATE NEWS – QUICK REVISION
Maharashtra Women Farmers Act
- First state to enact a Women Farmers Empowerment Act.
- Introduced the Woman Farmer Certificate.
Odisha PVTG Habitat Rights
- Recognised 10 habitat rights claims.
- Covers 8 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups.
Ladakh Geothermal Project
- ONGC drilled India's second geothermal well in Puga Valley.
- Depth – 1,000 metres.
Arunachal River Energy Project
- India's first river kinetic energy demonstration project planned.
- Capacity – 500 kW.
9. IMPORTANT DAYS – JULY 15–24, 2026
Date | Important Day | Key Information |
|---|---|---|
July 15 | World Youth Skills Day | Skills for a shared future |
July 15 | Education Development Day | K. Kamaraj’s birth anniversary |
July 16 | AI Appreciation Day | Celebrating Intelligence with Purpose |
July 17 | World Day for International Justice | Rome Statute, 1998 |
July 18 | Tamil Nadu Day | 1967 renaming resolution |
July 18 | Nelson Mandela Day | Birth anniversary |
July 20 | International Chess Day | FIDE founding |
July 20 | International Moon Day | Apollo 11 Moon landing |
July 22 | National Flag Day | Adoption of Tiranga in 1947 |
July 22 | World Brain Day | Brain Health: Access For All |
July 23 | National Broadcasting Day | First radio service in 1927 |
July 24 | Income Tax Day | Introduction of income tax in 1860 |
10. PERSONS & AWARDS
P. V. Sindhu
- First Indian badminton player to win the Japan Open Super 750 women's singles title.
International Physics Olympiad 2026
- India shared joint first rank.
- All 5 Indian participants won gold medals.
International Chemistry Olympiad 2026
- India secured 4 gold medals.
72nd National Film Awards
- Best Feature Film – Article 370
- Best Director – Rajkumar Periasamy (Amaran)
- Best Tamil Film – Raayan
11. TNPSC QUICK REVISION – 15 ONE-LINERS
- PMFME Scheme beneficiaries – Over 2 lakh.
- India's social security coverage – Over 100 crore beneficiaries.
- NIPU-2026 urea capacity target – 10 million tonnes.
- Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme outlay – ₹62,500 crore.
- Semicon 2.0 outlay – ₹1.27 lakh crore.
- Ninth core industry – Iron Ore.
- New ICI base year – 2022–23.
- India’s Global Terrorism Index rank – 13th.
- Census 2027 self-enumeration in TN started – 17 July 2026.
- Maraimalai Adigal – 150th birth anniversary.
- Tamil Nadu merchandise exports – US$58.95 billion.
- Tamil Nadu electronics export share – 41.63%.
- Great Indian Bustard IUCN status – Critically Endangered.
- Puga Valley geothermal well depth – 1,000 metres.
- Arunachal river kinetic energy project – 500 kW.
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