Current Affairs · 1 July 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 1 July 2026.
Tamil Nadu engineering admission rank list released for 2.23 lakh applicants
Tamil Nadu released the engineering admission rank list in Chennai on 1 July 2026 for 2.23 lakh applicants seeking government quota seats.
New criminal laws, Delhi Police digital push and 80% conviction target after full rollout
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the three new criminal laws may raise conviction rates to 80% after full implementation, while Delhi Police launched new digital initiatives in February 2026.
Kerala to launch PM-RAHAT scheme for road accident victims with ₹1.5 lakh cover
Kerala will soon implement PM-RAHAT, offering up to ₹1.5 lakh treatment for road accident victims for seven days.
PM Modi’s 54-secretary review on growth, reforms and Viksit Bharat 2047
On June 30, 2026, PM Narendra Modi held a key review with 54 secretaries in Delhi on growth, reforms and Viksit Bharat 2047.
US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship under 14th Amendment, rejecting Trump order
In June 2026, the US Supreme Court rejected Donald Trump’s order and reaffirmed birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment.
7th World Thirukkural Conference in Bengaluru on July 5, 2026 with Tamil Nadu minister Thennarasu
The 7th World Thirukkural Conference will be held at St. Joseph’s University, Bengaluru on July 5, 2026, with Tamil Nadu minister Thennarasu inaugurating it.
India–Germany to sign ₹90,000-crore deal for 6 AIP submarines for the Navy
India and Germany are set to sign a ₹90,000-crore agreement for 6 Air Independent Propulsion submarines, with the first submarine expected in 2032.
West Bengal moves toward Uniform Civil Code: cabinet approval on July 2, bill in August 2026
West Bengal plans to seek cabinet approval for a Uniform Civil Code on July 2, 2026 and introduce a Bill in the Assembly in August, with a committee headed by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai.
From July 1, 2026: EPFO services resume, Aadhaar email update free, passport fees revised, RBI refund rule on mis-sold products
Several financial and citizen-service changes took effect on July 1, 2026, including EPFO online services, free Aadhaar email updates, revised passport fees and RBI compensation rules.
Commercial LPG cylinder price cut by ₹172.50 from July 1, 2026; domestic rate unchanged
Oil companies cut the 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder price by ₹172.50 in Chennai from July 1, 2026, while the 14.2 kg domestic cylinder stayed at ₹957.50.
Tamil Nadu clears ₹12,642-crore VB-G RAM G rural employment scheme with 125-day guarantee
Tamil Nadu notified the ₹12,642-crore VB-G RAM G scheme on July 1, 2026, with a 60:40 Centre-State funding pattern and a 125-day wage guarantee.
Anthropic says U.S. lifted export controls on Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 in June 2026
Anthropic said on June 30, 2026 that the U.S. Commerce Department lifted export controls on its AI models Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5.
EPFO issues retirement-day pension orders to 116 beneficiaries under the Prayas scheme
EPFO’s Chennai zone issued pension sanction orders to 116 retirees under the Prayas scheme, which enables pension on the day of retirement.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay tells IAS and IPS officers to prioritise basic public services and awards district officials
At a two-day conference in Chennai, Chief Minister Vijay asked IAS and IPS officers to focus on education, drinking water, health, power, transport and ration services.
DMK forms 10-member advisory committee for party restructuring and organisational review
DMK president M.K. Stalin has set up a 10-member advisory committee to study restructuring from branch level to headquarters and submit recommendations in August 2026.