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Concise current-affairs summaries tuned to the TNPSC syllabus - polity, economy, science, awards, schemes and Tamil Nadu news. Every article in English and Tamil with detailed highlights and an exam-relevance score.
- Important Days·The HinduWorld Tuna Day Observed (2 May)World Tuna Day was observed on 2 May to raise awareness about the importance of sustainable tuna fisheries and ocean conservation.
- Awards Appointments·The HinduWhitley Award went to Parveen Shaikh for Indian Skimmer conservation; species population is about 3,000Parveen Shaikh won the Whitley Award for conservation work on the Indian Skimmer.
- Reports Indices·The HinduQS MBA Rankings 2026 placed IIM Bangalore 64th globally and first in IndiaIIM Bangalore ranked 64th globally and retained the top position in India in QS MBA Rankings 2026.
- Important Days·The HinduMaharashtra Day and Gujarat Foundation Day were observed on 1 May 2026 under Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960Maharashtra Day and Gujarat Foundation Day were observed on 1 May 2026, marking the 1960 formation of both states.
- International·The HinduIndia and Italy exchanged 2026-27 Bilateral Military Cooperation Plan in New DelhiRajnath Singh and Guido Crosetto exchanged the Bilateral Military Cooperation Plan 2026-27 on 30 April 2026 in New Delhi.
- Defence·The HinduIndian Navy received Mahendragiri, sixth Project 17A frigate with 75% indigenous contentThe Indian Navy received Mahendragiri, the sixth Project 17A stealth frigate, from Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders on 30 April 2026.
- National·The HinduMeghalaya began Census 2027 self-enumeration awareness drive under Ministry of Home AffairsMeghalaya launched a state-wide campaign on 2 May 2026 to promote the digital self-enumeration portal for Census 2027.
- Tamil Nadu·The HinduMizoram launched Khuarel app, India’s first Northeast real-time disaster information-sharing networkMizoram launched the Khuarel mobile app as a real-time disaster reporting and alert system.
- Awards Appointments·The HinduBharat Khera took charge as MSME Secretary; ministry is governed by MSMED Act, 2006Bharat Khera assumed charge as Secretary of the Ministry of MSME on 1 May 2026.
- Awards Appointments·The HinduAshutosh Gowariker appointed Festival Director for 57th IFFI to be held in Goa in November 2026The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting appointed Ashutosh Gowariker as Festival Director for the 57th International Film Festival of India.
- Schemes·The HinduMinistry of Mines cleared 58 firms under ₹1,500 crore scheme to recycle lithium-ion batteries and e-wasteThe Ministry of Mines approved 58 companies under a ₹1,500 crore incentive scheme for recycling lithium-ion batteries and e-waste.
- International·The HinduIndia convened BRICS Women’s Working Group preparatory meeting under 2026 chairship ahead of Kochi July meetingsIndia held the first BRICS Women’s Working Group preparatory meeting virtually on 30 April 2026 under its 2026 chairship.
- International·The HinduIndia–Tanzania JTC 5th session in Dar es Salaam reviewed USD 9.02 billion trade and local-currency settlementThe 5th India–Tanzania Joint Trade Committee met in Dar es Salaam on 29–30 April 2026 and reviewed trade, infrastructure and digital cooperation.
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