Current Affairs · 20 June 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 20 June 2026.
NASA’s Artemis III crew and 2027 docking test with SpaceX Starship, Blue Origin Blue Moon
NASA named four astronauts on June 9, 2026 for Artemis III, a 2027 low-Earth-orbit docking mission testing SpaceX Starship and Blue Origin Blue Moon.
IN-SPACe selects 3 startups for Technology Adoption Fund, including 2 from Bengaluru
IN-SPACe selected three Indian startups for funding under its Technology Adoption Fund, covering a reusable rocket engine, an Earth observation AI model, and indigenous star trackers.
PM Ujjwala Yojana subsidised LPG refills cut from 9 to 4 amid West Asia supply pressure
The Centre reduced subsidised LPG refills under PMUY from nine to four a year, while the subsidy remains ₹300 per cylinder and 10.55 crore connections were reported by May 26, 2026.
Retail inflation rises to 3.9% in May 2026, nearing RBI’s 4% target
CPI inflation climbed to 3.9% in May 2026, driven by food prices, with tomato inflation at 48.4% and food inflation at 4.8%.
Wholesale inflation hits 9.7% in May 2026 as India rolls out new WPI base year 2022-23
India’s wholesale inflation rose to 9.7% in May 2026, while the Commerce Ministry launched a new WPI series with base year 2022-23 and first editions of PPI-related indices.
RBI surplus transfer of ₹2.87 lakh crore in FY26: fiscal role, balance sheet and ECF facts
The RBI approved a record ₹2.87 lakh crore surplus transfer to the Union government in May, raising questions on its fiscal role and balance sheet growth.
GDP growth at 7.7% in FY 2025-26: India’s Q4, sectoral and RBI outlook facts
India’s GDP was estimated at 7.7% for FY 2025-26 and 7.8% for Q4, with RBI projecting 6.6% growth for 2026-27.
Tamil Nadu dog bites and rabies deaths in 2026: DPH data, ABC programme and vaccination facts
Tamil Nadu reported 2.63 lakh dog bites and 17 rabies deaths in the first four months of 2026, highlighting ABC and anti-rabies vaccination needs.
Madras High Court suo motu on stray dogs after Supreme Court orders on public safety
The Madras High Court took up a suo motu PIL to ensure implementation of Supreme Court directions on stray dogs in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
Tamil Nadu seeks Mekedatu tribunal under Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956
Tamil Nadu asked the Union government to set up a tribunal on the Mekedatu project, citing the Cauvery tribunal award and the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956.
Madras High Court asks Tamil Nadu to examine faculty retirement age hike to 65
The Madras High Court directed Tamil Nadu to consider a plea to raise university faculty retirement age from 60 to 65 years.
HR&CE cancels ₹246-crore temple works: 29 wedding halls, 17 commercial complexes dropped
Tamil Nadu’s HR&CE Department cancelled sanctions for 29 wedding halls and 17 commercial complexes worth ₹246 crore, citing temple-fund use rules and court orders.
Tamil Nadu amends fire service rules for direct recruitment of fireman drivers
Tamil Nadu will directly recruit fireman drivers in TNFRS, with a 4:1 ratio between direct recruitment and promotion.
Tamil Nadu finalises IPR policy with GI focus; 43 GI applications filed in 2025-26
Tamil Nadu is finalising its IPR policy with GI products at the centre, alongside 43 GI applications filed in 2025-26.
Tamil Nadu IAS transfers: MTC, Tourism, Co-optex and district collector posts reshuffled
Tamil Nadu transferred 10 IAS officers, including key postings in MTC, Tourism, Co-optex, TUFIDCO and district collectorates.