Current Affairs · 28 June 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 28 June 2026.
Tiruvallur ammonia leak at seafood export unit: industrial safety and labour welfare issue
An ammonia pipeline rupture at a seafood export unit in Tiruvallur district exposed workers to toxic fumes and highlighted industrial safety concerns.
Tamil Nadu targets $21 billion textile exports by 2030; Thozhi hostels get ₹1,250 crore
Tamil Nadu has set a $21 billion textile and apparel export target by 2030, with ₹1,250 crore allocated for Thozhi hostels in industrial clusters.
PLI scheme for technical textiles and MMF: ₹11,000 crore push and seven PM MITRA parks
Union Textile Minister Giriraj Singh urged Tamil Nadu textile industry to use the ₹11,000 crore PLI scheme and noted all seven PM MITRA parks are operational.
Central Sanskrit University launches AI and data science B.Tech under NEP 2020
Central Sanskrit University has introduced a B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science from 2026-27 with 66 sanctioned seats.
SEZ reforms, export scheme harmonisation and SEZ 2.0 policy roadmap
Commerce Ministry will meet stakeholders on June 30, 2026 to discuss SEZ reforms, export scheme harmonisation and a SEZ 2.0 roadmap.
Seychelles confers first ‘Guardian of the Blue Horizon’ award on PM Modi in June 2026
Seychelles President Wavel Ramkalawan conferred the first-ever ‘Guardian of the Blue Horizon’ presidential distinction on PM Modi on June 28, 2026.
India’s defence self-reliance in June 2026: C-295 maiden flight, LRLACM test and Navy inductions
PM Modi highlighted the June 2026 milestones in indigenous defence manufacturing, including the first India-made C-295 flight and the LRLACM test.
Wayanad pulse polio campaign on June 28, 2026 covered 45,966 children and 561 booths
Wayanad’s June 28, 2026 pulse polio drive covered 45,966 children through 561 booths on day one.
Nilgiris pulse polio drive in June 2026 covered 48,140 children through 821 centres
The Nilgiris district launched a pulse polio campaign on June 28, 2026 with 821 centres and 3,284 personnel.
India-Seychelles ties: PM Modi’s June 2026 visit focused on Indian Ocean security, DPI and defence cooperation
PM Modi’s June 28, 2026 Seychelles visit highlighted Indian Ocean security, Digital Public Infrastructure, and a vessel handover.
NASA Perseverance finds complex organic carbon in Jezero Crater mudstones on Mars
NASA Perseverance detected complex organic carbon in Jezero Crater mudstones, strengthening Mars astrobiology evidence.
Madras High Court to rule on Nadigar Sangam tenure dispute on July 1, 2026
The Madras High Court will pass orders on July 1, 2026 in the Nadigar Sangam tenure dispute involving Section 54 of the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act, 1975.
Centre launches Rural Internal Audit Portal for social auditing of rural schemes from July 1, 2026
The Union Rural Development Ministry launched the AI-enabled Rural Internal Audit Portal ahead of VB-G RAM G implementation from July 1, 2026.
Tamil Nadu cancels ₹4.05-crore DFR tender on solid waste management in 12 municipal corporations
Tamil Nadu cancelled a ₹4.05-crore tender for a Detailed Feasibility Report on solid waste management contracts in 12 municipal corporations after confusion over privatisation.
Tamil Nadu textile export target of $21 billion by 2030 and Tiruppur’s $11.5 billion role
The Union government has set a $21 billion textile and apparel export target for Tamil Nadu by 2030, with Tiruppur expected to contribute nearly $11.5 billion.