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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.
- Science Technology·The HinduSweden Joins ISRO's Shukrayaan Venus MissionISRO and the Swedish space agency signed an MoU for Sweden's participation in the Shukrayaan Venus mission, contributing the Venusian Neutrals Analyser instrument.
- Economy·The HinduRBI Discontinues Investment Fluctuation Reserve for BanksThe RBI discontinued the mandatory Investment Fluctuation Reserve (IFR) for banks; existing balances are to be moved to statutory/general reserves.
- Tamil Nadu·The HinduTamil Nadu Congress ministerial share: Rajeshkumar and Viswanathan emerge as likely picks in 2026 coalition talksIn May 2026, Congress MLAs Rajeshkumar and P. Viswanathan were reported as the likely choices for ministerial berths in the new TVK government.
- National·The HinduElection Commission inquiry on alleged foreign-citizen voting in Tamil Nadu Assembly pollsThe Election Commission has reportedly ordered an inquiry into alleged voting by foreign-citizens in the Tamil Nadu Assembly election, after 25 people were arrested.
- Tamil Nadu·The HinduAnaimangalam copper plates returned from Netherlands: key Chola-era facts for TNPSCThe 11th-century Anaimangalam copper plates were returned to India from the Netherlands in 2026, highlighting Chola administration, land grant practice and religious tolerance.
- National·The HinduMadras High Court upholds benefits for STF officers who fought Veerappan caseThe Madras High Court ruled that benefits granted to 16 Special Task Force officers, who were part of the operation against Veerappan, should not be withdrawn.
- Tamil Nadu·The HinduOoty Flower Show 2026: 128th edition, 10 lakh saplings and 7 lakh floral decorations in NilgirisThe 128th Ooty Flower Show began on 18 May 2026 at the Government Botanical Garden in Nilgiris with 10 lakh saplings and 7 lakh flowers used for decorations.
- National·The HinduIllegal voting by Singapore citizen in Tamil Nadu election: 51-year-old Mumtaz Begum arrestedA 51-year-old Singapore citizen from Papanasam, Mumtaz Begum, was arrested after officials found she had illegally voted in the Tamil Nadu Assembly election.
- Tamil Nadu·The HinduHome Guards regularisation demand in Tamil Nadu: 15,000+ personnel, 30-day duty and Supreme Court referenceAnbumani urged the Tamil Nadu government to regularise more than 15,000 Home Guards with time-scale pay and extend duty from 10 to 30 days a month.
- National·The HinduNEET paper leak and cancellation: key governance facts, CBI probe and June 21 re-testThe 2026 NEET exam was cancelled after a paper leak, with a re-test scheduled on 21 June and CBI inquiry underway.
- Science Technology·The HinduIndia’s 1974 Smiling Buddha nuclear test: key facts for TNPSC science and polityIndia’s underground nuclear fission test on 18 May 1974 marked its entry into the nuclear era and is a key TNPSC science-history topic.
- International·The HinduIndia and Sweden agree to elevate ties to Strategic Partnership in 2026India and Sweden agreed in 2026 to upgrade bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership, a testable foreign-policy development for TNPSC.
- Tamil Nadu·The HinduTamil Nadu government advocates: 180 posts, senior appointments and political neutrality debateThe report says Tamil Nadu has 180 government advocate posts and names senior legal appointments under the new administration, triggering debate within TVK lawyers.
- Tamil Nadu·The HinduTamil Nadu weather alert: heavy rain likely in Madurai, Coimbatore and Nilgiris; southwest monsoon may begin on 26 MayThe Chennai IMD forecast heavy rain in several Tamil Nadu districts and said the southwest monsoon may begin over Kerala on 26 May.
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