Current Affairs · 21 June 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 21 June 2026.
PM Ujjwala Yojana subsidised LPG refills cut from 9 to 4 a year
The Centre reduced PMUY subsidised refills from nine to four cylinders a year and raised domestic LPG prices by ₹29 in June 2026.
Retail inflation rises to 3.9% in May 2026, near RBI’s 4% target
Consumer Price Index inflation increased to 3.9% in May 2026, driven mainly by food prices and higher fuel-linked costs.
WPI inflation hits 9.7% in May 2026 after fuel and manufactured goods surge
India’s wholesale inflation rose to 9.7% in May 2026, with the Commerce Ministry launching a new WPI series and producer price indices.
India’s FY 2025-26 GDP growth revised to 7.7%; Q4 at 7.8%
Government data released on 5 June 2026 estimated India’s FY 2025-26 GDP growth at 7.7% and Q4 growth at 7.8%.
Tamil Nadu orders inquiry into ammonia leak at Tiruvallur seafood unit, with compensation and medical response
After an ammonia leak at Periyapalayam in Tiruvallur district, the Tamil Nadu government ordered a three-member inquiry committee and compensation measures.
Tamil Nadu honour killings commission seeks public suggestions before submitting report
Tamil Nadu’s Prevention of Honour Killings Commission invited suggestions from the public and stakeholders for its report to the government.
Madras High Court takes up suo motu PIL on stray dogs after Supreme Court orders
The Madras High Court took up a suo motu PIL to ensure implementation of Supreme Court orders on stray dogs in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
Madras High Court asks Tamil Nadu to examine 65-year retirement age for university faculty
The Madras High Court directed the Tamil Nadu government to decide on a 28 November 2025 representation seeking a 65-year retirement age for university faculty.
Tamil Nadu seeks tribunal on Mekedatu, citing 2007 CWDT award and 2018 Supreme Court judgment
Tamil Nadu has asked the Union government to constitute a tribunal on the Mekedatu project, arguing it is beyond the 2007 Cauvery award and the 2018 Supreme Court judgment.
India releases Producer Price Index for goods and services; WPI to be phased out in 5 years
The government released PPI data for goods and services for the first time on June 15, 2026 and plans to discontinue WPI after five years.
RBI eases NRI deposit rules till Sept 30, 2026 to attract forex inflows
RBI temporarily withdrew interest-rate ceilings on certain FCNR(B) and NRE deposits until September 30, 2026 to mobilise foreign exchange.
RBI surplus transfer of ₹2.87 lakh crore in FY26 raises fiscal-policy questions
The RBI approved a record ₹2.87 lakh crore surplus transfer to the Union government for FY26 in May 2026.
Tamil Nadu to recruit fireman drivers directly under TNFRS rules amendment
Tamil Nadu will amend rules to recruit fireman drivers directly into TNFRS through the Uniformed Services Recruitment Board.
Tamil Nadu’s draft IPR policy to boost GI products, registrations and commercialisation
Tamil Nadu is finalising an IPR policy that includes GI protection, with 43 GI applications filed in FY 2025-26.
Tamil Nadu shifts IAS officers: MTC, Tourism, Co-optex and district collector posts changed
Tamil Nadu issued a June 2026 IAS transfer order affecting MTC, Tourism, Co-optex, TUFIDCO and district collector posts.