Welcome to today’s TNPSC Daily Current Affairs for July 01, 2026.
This comprehensive compilation covers all important events across national politics,
international relations, science & technology, economy, sports, and more.
Sourced from The Hindu, Indian Express, PIB, and other reputed media.
Perfect for TNPSC Group 1, Group 2, Group 2A, and Group 4 exam preparation.

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🏛️ National Politics & Government

1. Union Health Minister JP

• What happened: Union Health Minister JPNaddaChairs 16th CCHFW, Launched Several Healthcare InitiativesIn June 2026, Union Minister Jagat Prakash(JP) Nadda, Minister of Health and Family Welfare(MoHFW) chaired the16thConference of the Central Council of Health and Family Welfare (CCHFW) held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, Delhi. Key Details: SUMAN Roadmap 2030: A strategic framework to reduce the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) to below 70 per one lakh live births by 2030, while lowering neonatal and infant mortality rates.SSBSK: A unified programme integrating Home-Based Newborn Care (HBNC) and Home-Based Care for Young Child (HBYC) to provide home-based care for children from birth to 5 years.Other Digital Health Initiatives: Unified Health Interface (UHI): It is An open digital network under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) that enables seamless connectivity between patients and healthcare providers across digital platforms.National Drug Registry: A standardized national medicines database developed under the ABDM and the 4th national registry after ABHA, Healthcare Professionals Registry (HPR), and Health Facility Registry (HFR).
• Key details: MoSPIReleases2026 SDG Publications Highlighting India’s Progress under NIFOn 29 June 2026, the occasion of the 20th Statistics Day, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released a series of publications on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), highlighting India’s progress across social, economic and environmental indicators under the National Indicator Framework (NIF). About SDG Progress Reports: Publications: As part of its annual Statistics Day observance, the MoSPI released the following publications.
• Key points: The conference witnessed thelaunch of a series of flagship healthcare  initiatives, including Samagra Shishu Bal Swasthya Karyakram(SSBSK), revamped Anaemia Mukht Bharat (AMB) operational guidelines; Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan(SUMAN) Roadmap 2030, among others.; SDGs – National Indicator Framework (NIF) Progress Report, 2026; Data Snapshot on SDGs – NIF Progress Report, 2026;; SDGs – NIF, 2026 (along with metadata)
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

2. SDGs – NIF Progress Report, 2026:

• What happened: SDGs – NIF Progress Report, 2026: This report presents the latest time-series data on SDG national indicators to monitor progress towards the 17 SDGs and support evidence-based policymaking.
• Key points: The NIF, 2026 consists of277national SDG indicators, covering all 17 SDGs.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

3. PM Family Care Tracker Pilot Project Launched in Gandhinagar, Gujarat to Strengthen Welfare Delivery

• What happened: PM Family Care Tracker Pilot Project Launched in Gandhinagar, Gujarat to Strengthen Welfare DeliveryOn 28 June 2026, Union Minister(UM) AmitShah, Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA) and theMinistry of Cooperation, launched the Prime Minister(PM) Family Care Tracker(PM-FCT) pilot project in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, to strengthen beneficiary identification and ensure timely delivery of government welfare schemes. About the PM Family Care Tracker Project: Overview: The PM Family Care Tracker(PM-FCT) is an integrated digital platform for monitoring the health, nutrition, education and welfare benefits of children from pregnancy to18 years.Features: Every child will receive a unique ID linked to the Birth Registration Number(BRN) or Ayushman Bharat Health Account(ABHA) ID.
• Key details: Objectives: The initiative aims to identify eligible beneficiaries, ensure timely delivery of government welfare schemes and strengthen monitoring of health, nutrition and education services.
• Key points: During the launch event, he administered polio drops to children and distributed nutrition kits to children, pregnant women and lactating mothers.; The platform integrates multiple government databases, generates alerts for missed vaccinations and school dropouts, and provides a Health Passport with digital health records.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

4. Cabinet Approves Rs 30,000 Crore Additional Investment in NIIF, total commitment to Rs 60,000 Cr

• What happened: Cabinet Approves Rs 30,000 Crore Additional Investment in NIIF, total commitment to Rs 60,000 CrIn June 2026, the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi approved an additional investment commitment ofRs 30,000 Crore (Cr) in National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF), accelerating infrastructure development in India. Investment PurposeFund Usage: This additional investment ofRs 30,000 Crwill be used to set upNIIF’ssecond infrastructure focussed fund (Infrastructure Fund II), the successor to its first flagship fund.Focus: The fund will focus on sector-specific platforms across transportation, energy, digital infrastructure, urban infrastructure and emerging areas such as e-mobility (Electric-mobility). Additional Funds: The government also plans to launch additional bilateral and successor fund strategies during Financial Year 2027-28 (FY28)-FY30.
• Key details: OPSA LaunchesTRLCompass Platform and SignsMoUwith DSCIIn June 2026, Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser(OPSA) to the Government of India (GoI), in partnership with the Data Security Council of India(DSCI), launched the Technology Readiness Level(TRL) Compass platformto standardise the TRL assessment across various sectors. AboutTRL Compass: Overview: The new platform adapts the internationally accepted9-levelTRL scale to cater the specific needs of India’s research and innovation ecosystem.
• Key points: With the fresh infusion, the Government of India’s (GoI) total commitment to NIIF has doubled toRs. 60,000 Cr.; This new initiative was launched under the chairmanship ofProf. Ajay KumarSood, PSA to GoI.; It acts as a common national standard to evaluate projects that need public funding.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

5. Supports National Initiatives:

• What happened: Supports National Initiatives: It is designed to support the effective implementation of key national initiatives such as the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) and the Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund.Focus: The newly launched TRL features sector-specific annexures for Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals and Software that enables domain-specific assessments.Signing ofMoU: Vinayak Godse, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of DSCI, and Dr. Preeti Banzal, Adviser/Scientist “G”, OPSA, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate collaboration on technology readiness assessments, capability mapping, and the development of a Technology Radar methodology.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

6. MCA Signs MoU with IIT Madras to Launch Corporate Mitra Scheme for MSMEs

• What happened: MCA Signs MoU with IIT Madras to Launch Corporate Mitra Scheme for MSMEsIn June 2026, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs(MCA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology(IIT) Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu(TN) IIT Pravartak, SWAYAM Plus, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India(ICAI), the Institute of Company Secretaries of India(ICSI), and the Institute of Cost Accountants of India(ICMAI), in New Delhi, Delhi, to launch theCorporate Mitra Scheme.About the Corporate Mitra Scheme: Aim: The scheme aims to create a pool of trained Corporate Mitras to support Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) with regulatory compliance, taxation, accounting, financial governance, and business growth under the Union Budget 2026–27 initiative.Training: The programme includes 150 hours of online learning through SWAYAM Plus followed by six months of practical training. It is open to Indian nationals below 30 years who are graduates or final-year graduation students.Registration: The course fee is Rs 3,000plus Goods and Services Tax (GST), with a 50% concession for women and candidates from North Eastern States, Himalayan Regions, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep.
• Key details: Registrations will open through the websites of the MCA, SWAYAM Plus, ICAI, ICSI and ICMAI.Certification: Candidates completing the academic and practical training will receive Corporate Mitra Certification.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

🌍 International Affairs

7. Overview of Union Minister Piyush Goyal’s Visit to UK

• What happened: Overview of Union Minister Piyush Goyal’s Visit to UKfrom June 25 to 27, 2026Union Minister Piyush Goyal, Ministry of Commerce and Industry(MoCI), undertook a 3-day official visit to London, the United Kingdom (UK), from June 25 to 27, 2026. Highlights of Visit: Bilateral Meeting: During the visit, Union Minister Piyush Goyal held a high-level bilateral meeting with Peter Kyle, Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Government of the UK in London to discuss regulatory alignment, customs coordination, and implementation of the India–UK CETA and Double Contribution Convention (DCC). Honour: Union Minister Piyush Goyal was honoured with the Special award for Exceptional Leadership in Elevating India-UK Relations during the 10th anniversary of India Global Forum (IGF)’s UK-India Awards 2026 ceremony held in London.
• Key details: Others: Union Minister Piyush Goyal also launched the “UK-India CETA Business Utilisation Manual, a practical activation guide for Indian and UK Businesses.
• Key points: The visit came ahead of the official implementation of the historic India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the companion Double Contribution Convention (DCC), which are set to come into force onJuly 15, 2026.; He announced the deployment of 1,000 advisory personnel across India to help businesses maximise the benefits of the India-UK CETA.; He also announced the upgradation of the trade portal to provide greater support to exporters and industry.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: International Relations (GS Paper 2). Bilateral and multilateral agreements.

8. IN Participates in 30th Edition of Maritime Exercise ‘RIMPAC ’ in Hawaii, USA

• What happened: IN Participates in 30th Edition of Maritime Exercise ‘RIMPAC ’ in Hawaii, USAIn June 2026, Indian Navy(IN) participated in the30th editionof the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC2026), the world’s largest multinational maritime warfare exercise, hosted by the United States (US) Navy under the U.S. Pacific Fleet at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH), Hawaii, the United States of America(USA).
• Key details: About RIMPAC 2026: Theme: The Theme for 30th edition: “Partners: Integrated and Prepared”, highlights collective defence readiness, interoperability and a shared commitment to a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific.Participation: Operations: Multi-ship task forces will conduct advanced Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), coordinated Air Defence (AD) operations and tactical missile exercises.
• Key points: RIMPAC 2026 is being held from 24 June to 31 July 2026 as a five-week multinational maritime warfare exercise.; Surface and Sub-Surface Fleet: Over 30 surface warships and 5 submarines.; Aviation and Ground Forces: 15 national land forces, more than 206 aircraft and 30,000 personnel will train and operate in and around the Hawaiian Islands.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: International Relations (GS Paper 2). Bilateral and multilateral agreements.

💰 Economy & Banking

9. PayGlocal Launches Google Pay Card Payments for Global Merchant Transactions

• What happened: PayGlocal Launches Google Pay Card Payments for Global Merchant TransactionsIn June 2026, PayGlocal, India’s cross-border payments platform, launchedGoogle Pay Card Paymentson itsInternational Payment Gateway, enabling Indian merchants to access over one billion customers across more than 90 countries through a single integration. AboutPayGlocalGoogle Pay Integration: Integration: Google Payintegration provides secure, tokenized, and biometrically authenticated transactions, while Apple Pay is already live, with an intelligent routing and fraud prevention layer ensuring seamless global checkout.Reach: With Apple Pay and Google Pay, Indian merchants can reach over one billion customers across major markets, including the United States (US), United Kingdom (UK), Australia, Canada, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Singapore, and Western Europe through a single integration.About PayGlocal: Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka, PayGlocal is a cross-border payments platform for Indian businesses.
• Key details: It is authorised by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as a Payment Aggregator for domestic online and cross-border (inward and outward) payments.
• Key points: The initiative aims to facilitate seamless global transactions, increase merchant activations by 40%, and enhance the efficiency of cross-border e-commerce.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

10. Kakinada Cooperative Town Bank Attains Tier-III Status After Deposits Surpass Rs. 2,000 Crore

• What happened: Kakinada Cooperative Town Bank Attains Tier-III Status After Deposits Surpass Rs. 2,000 CroreIn June 2026, Andhra Pradesh (AP)’sKakinada Cooperative Town Bank, an Urban Cooperative Bank (UCB), securedTier-III statusunder the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) norms after its total deposits surpassed the Rs 2,000 crore mark with zero net Non-Performing Assets (NPAs).
• Key details: Key Details of UCB: Overview: Established 46 years ago in AP, the bank serves East Godavari, Kakinada, Konaseema, and Visakhapatnam districts through 18 branches and 8 Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), with plans for a Cash Deposit Machine (CDM), a 2,000-locker plaza, and new branches at Samalkot and Pithapuram.Financials: As of 31 March 2026, the bank had Rs. 7,804.12 crore in advances, Rs. 552.14 crore in investments, 55,605 members, Rs.
• Key points: Following this, the bank has become the2nd-largestamong the 46 UCBs in the state, with its total business exceeding Rs 2,040 crore.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

🏏 Sports

11. US Open 2026 Badminton:

• What happened: US Open 2026 Badminton: Chinese Taipei’s Su Li-yang Wins Men’s Singles Title; India’sKidambi Srikanth Finishes Runner-UpThe 2026 United States(U.S.) Open Badminton(officially known as the Yonex US Open 2026), held at California State University, Fullerton, California, United States of America (USA) on23-28 June 2026, where Indian badminton playerKidambi Srikanthfinished as runner-up in the men’s singles event. About US Open 2026 Badminton: Edition: The2026 U.S.
• Key details: Open Badminton Championships is the 61st edition of the tournament, held since 1954, and the 17th tournament of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour 2026 as a Super 300 event.Organisation: The tournament is organised by USA Badminton and sanctioned by the BWF.Doubles: Hiroki Okamura/Kyohei Yamashita (Japan) won the men’s doubles title, Sumire Nakade/Miyu Takahashi (Japan) claimed the women’s doubles title, and Liu Kuang-heng/Hsu Yin-hui (Chinese Taipei) secured the mixed doubles title by defeating their respective opponents in the finals.
• Key points: Chinese Taipei’sSu Li-yangwon the men’s singles title, while Denmark’sLine Christophersenclaimed the women’s singles crown at the 2026 US Open.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Sports Current Affairs. Awards and achievements of sportspersons.

12. Austrian Grand Prix 2026: Mercedes’ George Russell wins

• What happened: Austrian Grand Prix 2026: Mercedes’ George Russell winsIn June 2026, George Russell, a United Kingdom (UK) Formula One (F1) driver representingMercedes-AMG Petronas F1, won the2026 Austrian Grand Prix(officially known as the Formula 1 Lenovo Großer Preis von Österreich 2026) serving as Round 8 of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship held at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Styria, Austria. Key Highlights:
• Key points: George Russell secured hisseventhF1 Grand Prix (GP) victory andsecond winof the 2026 season (following his season-opening win in Australia); Performance: George Russell finished1.611 seconds aheadof Max Verstappen with a race time of1:26:37.979, propelled back to P2 in the Drivers’ Championship; Podium: Max Verstappenof Red Bull Racing finished second andAndrea Kimi Antonelliof Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 finished third.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Sports Current Affairs. Awards and achievements of sportspersons.

13. India Women’s Cricket Team Secure Direct Qualification for Los Angeles 2028 Olympics

• What happened: India Women’s Cricket Team Secure Direct Qualification for Los Angeles 2028 OlympicsIn June 2026, the International Cricket Council(ICC) confirmed that theIndian women’s cricket teamsecured direct qualification for the Los Angeles(LA) 2028 Olympic Gamesfollowing the conclusion of the group stage of the ICC Women’s T20 (Twenty20) World Cup in England. About Cricket at Los Angeles 2028 Olympics: India’s Qualification: Indian women’s team, captained by Harmanpreet Kaur, secured Asia’s sole automatic berth under the ICC qualification pathway by finishing ahead of Sri Lanka on a better Net Run Rate (NRR). Qualified Teams: Qualified women’s teams are India (Asia), Australia (Oceania), South Africa (Africa), and Great Britain (represented by England in ICC events), while the United States of America (USA) may receive the host quota and the final spot will be decided through the ICC Olympics Qualifier 2027.Format: Cricket will return to the LA 2028 Olympics after 128 years since Paris 1900, with separate men’s and women’s T20 tournaments featuring six teams each, 15-member squads, two groups of three, gold and bronze medal matches, and a total of 28 matches.Venue: All cricket matches will be played at a purpose-built venue in Pomona, California, USA from 12–29 July 2028.
• Key points: The qualification pathway ensures continental representation by awarding one automatic berth each to Asia, Africa, Europe, and Oceania for the LA 2028 Olympics, marking cricket’s historic return to the Games.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Sports Current Affairs. Awards and achievements of sportspersons.

📘 General Knowledge & Miscellaneous

14. National Statistics Day 2026 – June 29

• What happened: National Statistics Day 2026 – June 29National Statistics Dayis observed annually across India onJune 29to commemorate the birth anniversary of Professor Prasanta Chandra(P.C.) Mahalanobis, the Father of Modern Statistics in India and highlight the importance of statistics in socio-economic development and policymaking. Background: Declaration: On 5 June 2007, the Government of India (GoI) officially declared 29 June every year asStatistics Day, to be observed as one of the Special Days celebrated at the National Level.First Observation: The first National Statistics Day was observed on29 June 2007.2026 Events: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) celebrated the20th Statistics Day, a national awareness event at Dr.
• Key details: Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, Delhi.
• Key points: 2026 Theme:“Unlocking the Potential of Administrative Data”
• Why it matters for TNPSC: General Knowledge. Important for TNPSC prelims.

15. International Day of the Tropics 2026 – June 29

• What happened: International Day of the Tropics 2026 – June 29The United Nations (UN) observed theInternational Day of the Tropicson29 Juneacross the globe to raise awareness about the challenges and potential of tropical regions.Background: Origin: It was Launched on 29 June2014by leading 12 tropical research institutions, providing a comprehensive assessment of the environmental, economic and social conditions across tropical regions.Declaration: The United Nations General Assembly(UNGA) adopted Resolution A/RES/70/267 on 14 June2016, declaring 29 June as the International Day of the Tropics.First Observance: The day was first observed on29 June2017.Why June 29? The day is observed on 29 June to commemorate the launch of the inaugural State of the Tropics Report on 29 June 2014 in Yangon, Myanmar.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: General Knowledge. Important for TNPSC prelims.

16. International Asteroid Day 2026 – June 30

• What happened: International Asteroid Day 2026 – June 30The United Nations (UN) observes International Asteroid Day(IAD) every year across the globe on30 Juneto raise global awareness about asteroid impact hazards and promote international cooperation for planetary defence.Background: Declaration: The United Nations General Assembly(UNGA) adopted Resolution A/RES/71/90 on 6 December2016, declaring 30 June as International Asteroid Day.Proposal: The observance was declared following a proposal by the Association of Space Explorers(ASE), endorsed by the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS). First observance: The day was first observed onJune 30,2017.Significance: The observance marks the anniversary of theTunguskaasteroid impact that occurred on 30 June1908in Siberia, Russian Federation.Future Initiative: The UNGA declared2029as the International Year of Asteroid Awareness and Planetary Defence to mark the close flyby of asteroid 99942 Apophis on 13 April 2029. *******.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: General Knowledge. Important for TNPSC prelims.

📝 Practice Questions (MCQs)

Test your knowledge with these questions based on today’s current affairs:

Q1. Which of the following is related to: Union Health Minister JP?

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Q2. Which of the following is related to: SDGs – NIF Progress Report, 2026:?

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Q3. Which of the following is related to: PM Family Care Tracker Pilot Project Launched in Gandhinagar, Gujarat to Strengthen Welfare Delivery?

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Q4. Which of the following is related to: Cabinet Approves Rs 30,000 Crore Additional Investment in NIIF, total commitment to Rs 60,000 Cr?

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Q5. Which of the following is related to: Supports National Initiatives:?

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