Welcome to today’s TNPSC Daily Current Affairs for June 25, 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. VOC Port Emerges as Model for Green Maritime Growth, Records 45% Emission Cut

• What happened: VOC Port Emerges as Model for Green Maritime Growth, Records 45% Emission CutIn June 2026, the Union MinisterSarbanandaSonowal,Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPS&W) announced thatV.O.ChidambaranarPort Authority (VOCPA)emerged as a model for sustainable maritime development in India, citing a45%reduction in net carbon emissions, at an event held at Transport Bhawan, New Delhi. About the New Initiatives:Report & Case Study:The Port’s first comprehensive sustainability disclosure, VOCPA Sustainability Report 2026, titled “Towards a Green Maritime Future”was released, while a case study,titled “The Hydrogen Pivot: Orchestrating the Green Transition at V.O.
• Key details: Chidambaranar Port Authority”, by Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta, Kolkata, West Bengal (WB).Educational Expansion: Inaugurated the ‘vidyapravesh(academic Activities)for the academic year 2026-27 at the newly established Kendriya Vidyalaya at the Port Colony in Thoothukudi,Tamil Nadu, TN through video conference.Recognition:VOCPAwasrecognition as aScope-2 Emission Free Port, by MoPSW, validating its successful transition toward clean energy and low-carbon operations.
• Key points: He dedicated6key initiativesundertaken by the VOCPA in the areas of education, green energy and digital transformation.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

2. Union Minister Amit Shah Launched Four Digital Policing Apps for ICJS

• What happened: Union Minister Amit Shah Launched Four Digital Policing Apps for ICJSIn June 2026, Union MinisterAmit Shah, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Minister of Cooperation, launched four digital policing applications (App) National Crime Records Bureau(NCRB) -Abhigyan, Criminal Procedure Identification(CrPI), electronic(e)-Prosecution 2.0ande-Forensics 2.0,at the 26th All India Fingerprint Conference in New Delhi (Delhi). About the Digital Policing Applications:Objective:The initiative aims to ensure faster investigation, prosecution, and conviction by integrating police, forensic, and judicial systems, targeting completion of the justice process within three years from First Information Report (FIR) registration to conviction.Development:The 26th All India Fingerprint Conference 2026 was organized by NCRB, an agency under MHA, which was responsible for developing the four apps.Other Launch:Union Minister Amit Shah, Ministry of Cooperation, launched the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED) e-auction portalNAFEX.inalong with three other initiatives Digital Resource for Information, Support, Training and Human Interface(DRISHTI), Enterprise Resource Planning(ERP)andNAFED KALYANin New Delhi, Delhi.
• Key points: The apps are designed to strengthen the Integrated Criminal Justice System(ICJS)through Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven biometric identification, forensic integration, and digital prosecution management.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

3. India Becomes World’s Top Ship Recycling Nation in 2025 with 35.4% Global Share

• What happened: India Becomes World’s Top Ship Recycling Nation in 2025 with 35.4% Global ShareIn June 2026, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways(MoPSW)announced thatIndiabecame theworld’s leading ship recycling nationin 2025, raising its global share to35.4%from 30.1% in 2024 and increasing volumes to2.99 million gross tons(GT), a nearly 60% rise from 1.86 million GT, there by surpassing its Maritime India Vision(MIV) 2030target five years ahead of schedule. About India Ship Recycling Leadership 2025:Scheme:The Ship-breaking Credit Note Scheme (SbCN) offers credits worth 40% of scrap value (usable up to 5% of new vessel cost) along withRs.53.5 croremodernization support enabling 115 Hong Kong International Convention (HKC)-compliant facilities.Hub:Alang-Sosiya Ship Recycling Yard handles ~97% of India’s ship recycling activity and, under Gujarat’s master plan, is being expanded to a 9 million Light Displacement Tons (LDT) capacity, reinforcing its status as the world’s largest ship recycling hub.
• Key points: This achievement was reported in the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development(UNCTAD) reporttitled‘Review of Maritime Transport 2025’.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

4. India, Israel Signed MoU to Strengthen Cooperation in Public Sector Auditing

• What happened: India, Israel Signed MoU to Strengthen Cooperation in Public Sector AuditingIn June 2026,Comptroller and Auditor General(CAG) of Indiasigned a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Supreme Audit Institution(SAI) of Israel,aimed to strengthen cooperation inpublic sector auditing. Key Details:Key Interventions:The agreement emphasizes strengthening auditing practices through the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in auditing, along with data analytics and digital audit tools to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Key details: It also focuses on enhancing performance auditing and compliance auditing, while promoting innovation in public sector oversight to strengthen transparency and accountability in governanceKey Discussions:During the visit, Matanyahu Englman delivered a lecture under the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Lecture Series titled “Artificial Intelligence in Public Sector Auditing: Advanced Applications, Performance Auditing and Innovative Tools in Modern State Auditing,” highlighting the use of AI and data analytics in enhancing audit efficiency, accountability, and governance.
• Key points: The MoU was signed following the bilateral meeting held between  K. Sanjay Murthy, CAG of India and  Matanyahy Englman, State Comptroller and Ombudsman of Israel and President of the European Organisation of Supreme  Audit Institutions (EUROSAI) in New Delhi, Delhi.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

5. NHAI, NCAER Signed MoU for Setting Up Research Centre on Transportation, and Mobility

• What happened: NHAI, NCAER Signed MoU for Setting Up Research Centre on Transportation, and MobilityIn June 2026, the National Highways Authority of India(NHAI)which works under the Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways(MoRTH)signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Council of Applied Economic Research(NCAER)to set up aNHAI’s research centreon transportation, mobility and logistics at NCAER headquarters in New Delhi, Delhi. Key Details of MoU:Key Functions:The proposed centre will serve as a dedicated platform for undertaking applied economic research in the areas of transportation, mobility and logistics and generating actionable insights to support long-term planning, investment decisions and policy formulation in the road and transport sector.Policy-Relevant Research:In addition, the centre will undertake policy-relevant research covering a wide range of thematic areas such as: National Highway (NH) economics, freight logistics, modal integration, regional economic impacts of NH investments, toll policy, asset monetization, road safety interventions, among others.
• Key details: Advisory Committee:The centre will be led by an Advisory Committee which includes leading economists, transportation specialists, public policy experts and eminent academicians. SafranElectronics & Defense andSatSureSign MoU for GEOINT Solutions CollaborationThe French aerospace and defence companySafranElectronics & Defenseand Indian Earth intelligence firmSatSuresigned a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU)to collaborate on Geospatial Intelligence(GEOINT)solutions for the Indian market under the France-India Year of Innovation. About the MoU for Collaboration:Aim:The partnership aims to develop end-to-end GEOINT solutions by integrating satellite imagery, AI models, and intelligence systems to improve decision-making.Impact:The solutions will support defence, environment, infrastructure security, and intelligence operations, while strengthening sovereignty, security, and Earth observation through AI–geospatial integration.Background:The initiative is part of theFrance-India Year of Innovationpromoting aerospace and defence technology cooperation.
• Key points: The centre is India’s first permanent and independent research facility dedicated to the economics of transportation, mobility and logistics. It aims to strengthen evidence-based policymaking, research, and data-driven decision-making in the road transport sector.; In addition, N.R.V.V.M.K. Rajendra Kumar, NHAI’s Member (Finance) and Suresh Goyal, Director-General (DG) of NCAER will also be part of the committee.; The partnership combines Safran.AI’s AI capabilities with SatSure’s geospatial and satellite data expertise, whileKaleidEOprovides an integrated Earth observation-to-intelligence system.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

6. Kerala CMV.D.SatheesanPresents the Revised State’s Budget for FY27In June 2026, Kerala Chief Ministe

• What happened: Kerala CMV.D.SatheesanPresents the Revised State’s Budget for FY27In June 2026, Kerala Chief Minister (CM)V.D.Satheesan,who also holds the finance portfolio, presented therevised Budget for Financial Year 2026-27 (FY27)in the state assembly in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Highlights:Receipts and Expenditure:The revised budget for FY27 estimates revenue receipts ofRs1,69,646.37 crore (Cr)and revenue expenditure ofRs2,05,001.67 Cr.Fiscal Deficit (FD):The FD as percentage of the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) is estimated to be around3.46%for FY27, down from 3.78% the previous financial year.Key allocations:The Kerala Budget announced the Mission Samudra initiative with an allocation of Rs 400 crore to integrate the state’s coastline, ports, and inland waterways.
• Key details: Under aviation and corridor development, Rs 200 crore has been allocated for an Aviation Hub, Rs 50 crore for an Economic Corridor, and Rs 100 crore for a Mineral Corridor.
• Key points: The revised budget focuses on boosting key sectors such as infrastructure development, social welfare, education, healthcare, and employment generation, while ensuring balanced fiscal consolidation.; In the education and health sector, Rs 100 crore has been earmarked for the Life Science City, along with Rs 10 crore for the Oommen Chandy Health Insurance Scheme, which provides coverage of up to Rs 25 lakh per family.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

7. HP Govt Signs Agreements for 19 Hydropower Projects Worth Rs 3,336 Crore

• What happened: HP Govt Signs Agreements for 19 Hydropower Projects Worth Rs 3,336 CroreIn June 2026, the Himachal Pradesh(HP)government, under Chief Minister(CM)Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, signed implementation agreements for19 hydropower projectswith a combined capacity of278Megawatts(MW)and an investment ofRs 3,336 crorein 2026, aimed at strengthening the state’s Renewable Energy(RE) sector.About 19 Hydropower Projects:Aim:The projects aim to enhance hydropower infrastructure, attract investment, and promote sustainable energy development in the Himalayan region.Projects:The hydropower projects under development include Soyal Dashal (9 MW), Khauli-II (6 MW), Gramang (9 MW), Umli (10 MW), Bharmour Stage-I (24 MW), Bharmour Stage-II (21 MW), Harsar Stage-II (22.5 MW), Harsar Stage-III (19 MW), Tundah Stage-II (24 MW), Janglik (18 MW), Rupin Stage-II (15 MW), Dunali-I & II (17 MW), Jari (12 MW), Toral Kundli (18 MW), Tundan (15 MW), Kot Dogri (10 MW), Upper Kurmi (8 MW), Kalal Khol (11 MW), and Melan (9.6 MW).Energy Expansion:The construction of the150 MWTidongStage-IHydroelectric Project has been completed, and HP has also signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)with Geo Tropi India Private Limited for geothermal energy development, diversifying its clean energy portfolio. *******.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

🌍 International Affairs

8. QS World Future Skills Index

• What happened: QS World Future Skills Index2027:India ranks 13th Globally; USA Retained Top SportIn June 2026, Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), global higher education analytics firm released the latest edition of“QS World Future Skills Index 2027”.As per the index,India secured13thposition globally, with an overall score of89.4out of100,which places the country among the world’s stronger performers on Artificial Intelligence (AI)-economy readiness and that it has the potential to become one of the fastest-growing economies in the world over the next 10 years. About QS World Future Skills Index 2027:Coverage:The latest edition of the index has evaluated89 countriesusing a combination of higher education performance indicators, labour market metrics, skills-gap analysis, AI transformation readiness, and globally recognised 3rd-party datasets.Top 3 Countries:The United States of America(USA)continued to lead the overall rankings with a score of99.2;followed by Australia (with overall score of 97.5) and the United Kingdom (UK) (with overall score of 96.6), ranked at2ndand3rdpositions, respectively.India’s Rank Across Indicators:Skills Alignment (18th); Academic Readiness (22nd); Future of Work (5th) and Economic Transformation (14th).
• Key points: India ranked1stin the South Asia region and is the only South Asian country featured among the top 15 in the index.; Also, among lower-middle-income countries, India emerged as the strongest performer as it secured 1st position within its income category.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: International Relations (GS Paper 2). Bilateral and multilateral agreements.

💰 Economy & Banking

9. RBI Issues Revised Directions on TReDS to simplify MSME Onboarding

• What happened: RBI Issues Revised Directions on TReDS to simplify MSME OnboardingIn June 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued the“RBI (Trade Receivables Discounting System) Directions, 2026”with an aim to simplify the onboarding process for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sellers and allow financiers to avail credit guarantee for exposures.TReDS Platform OverviewTReDS Platform:It is an electronic marketplace where MSMEs can convert approved invoices into immediate cash by auctioning receivables to banks and other eligible financiers.Purpose:The revised directions aim to simplify participation on TReDS platforms, improve operational efficiency and encourage greater financing of MSME trade receivables.Entity Eligibility:An entity seeking authorisation for setting up and operating TReDS platform must be a company incorporated in India and registered under theCompanies Act.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

10. AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

• What happened: AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS GRSE ConferredNavratnaCPSE Status; Becomes India’s 29thNavratnaCompanyIn June 2026, the Department of Public Enterprises(DPE),Ministry of Finance (MoF), upgraded Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers(GRSE) Limited,under the Ministry of Defence(MoD),fromMiniratnaCategory-ItoNavratnaCentral Public Sector Enterprise(CPSE)status after approval by Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, MoF. About GRSENavratnaStatus:Overview:GRSE has been granted Navratna status, enabling enhanced autonomy in investment decisions and strategic defence expansion.Autonomy:Navratna status allows investment up toRs.1,000crore or 15% of net worth per project without prior government approval, enabling faster financial and operational decision-making.
• Key details: MeitYAwardedIndiaAIFellowship to 7 CU Students for Innovative Projects Using AI and MLIn June 2026, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology(MeitY)awarded theIndiaAIFellowshipto7 studentsof Computer Science Engineering (CSE) at Chandigarh University(CU)in Union Territory (UT) Chandigarh. Key Details of Fellowship:Winners:The Winners of IndiaAI Fellowship for 2025-26 from CU include: 5 Students of Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) (AI & ML): Shreyam Sinha, Harpreet Singh, Ashirvad Satyendra Singh, Kirti Upadhyay and Muskan;.
• Key points: GRSE, recognised as the29th CPSE, reported strong financial growth with revenue rising nearly 300% from Rs.1,754 crore in the Financial Year 2021-22 (FY22) toRs.7,002 crorein FY26.; IndiaAI Fellowship, a flagship initiative of MeitY, introduced in 2024 under IndiaAI Mision’s Future Skills pillar, offering fellowship to engineering students who are undertaking AI projects.; And, 2 of B. Tech (CSE): Saurav Yadav, B. Tech in Computer Science and Business Systems (CSBS); and Shubham Bajaj, B. Tech (Gaming and Graphics).
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

11. Financial Assistance:

• What happened: Financial Assistance:Under the IndiaAI Fellowship, each recipient will receiveRs 1lakhfor their innovative projects exploring the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) applications.Key Fields:The winners received the fellowship for their research projects that deals with areas like: education, disaster response, traffic management, deep-learning for real-time yoga pose correction.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

12. APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

• What happened: APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS Pradeep SinghKharolaReturns to Air India as Executive Advisor Amid Leadership TransitionFormer Air India Chairman and Managing Director(CMD)and former Civil Aviation SecretaryPradeep SinghKharolahas rejoined Air India as Executive Advisor to the Chairman N. Chandrasekaran.
• Key details: Key Highlights Air India leadership Transition:Previous Tenure:He served asAir India CMD (2017–2019)andSecretary,Ministry of Civil Aviation, and was involved in the airline’s privatisation, which was completed in2022under theTata Group.Leadership Transition:Air India is preparing for a CEO transition after Campbell Wilson announced his planned exit, with Nipun Aggarwal and Vinod Kannan among potential successors.Challenges:Air India faces losses of aboutRs 9,568 crore (FY25)along with fuel cost pressure, airspace restrictions, global conflicts, and over500 aircraftorders, while Kharola’s return supports leadership continuity, regulatory coordination, and transformation under Tata Sons.Background:Air India is undergoing restructuring after its2022 Tata Group acquisition, focusing on modernization, expansion, and operational efficiency.
• Key points: He will also serve as afull-time member of the Air India Management Committee, supporting the airline during a leadership transition phase.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

📘 General Knowledge & Miscellaneous

13. FrancoisEnglert, Nobel Laureate in Physics and Higgs Boson Theorist, Passed Away at 93Belgian theoretical physicist F…

• What happened: FrancoisEnglert, Nobel Laureate in Physics and Higgs Boson Theorist, Passed Away at 93Belgian theoretical physicist Francois Englert passed away on 18 June 2026 at the age of 93 years in Uccle, Brussels (Belgium). He was one of the foundational scientists behind the theoretical framework that led to the discovery of the Higgs boson, a breakthrough that explains how fundamental particles acquire mass.
• Key details: About FrancoisEnglert:Profile:Francois Englert was born on 6 November 1932 in Brussels (Belgium). He studied at the Universite libre de Bruxelles(ULB)and later worked briefly atCornell University,United States of America(USA)before returning to ULB in 1961, where he spent most of his career.Breakthrough:In the early 1960s, Francois Englert and Robert Brout proposed that particles gain mass through a universal field called the Higgs field, forming theBrout–Englert-Higgsmechanism. Peter Higgs independently proposed a similar idea and introduced the Higgs boson.Recognition:In 2013, Francois Englert and Peter Higgs received the Nobel Prize in Physics for explaining particle mass.
• Key points: He was awarded the2013 Nobel Prize in Physicsalongside  British physicist Peter Higgs for the theoretical mechanism that was later experimentally confirmed at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) in 2012.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: General Knowledge. Important for TNPSC prelims.

14. International Widows Day 2026- June 23

• What happened: International Widows Day 2026- June 23The United Nations (UN) observesInternational Widows Dayon23 Juneevery year across the globe to raise awareness about widows’ rights and highlight issues of discrimination, poverty, and human rights challenges faced by them worldwide.Background:Origin:International Widows’ Day was initiated in2005by the United Kingdom (UK)-basedLoomba Foundation, a charitable organisation working for the rights and welfare of widows worldwide.UN Recognition:The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted Resolution A/RES/65/189 on 21 December 2010, declaring 23 June annually as International Widows’ Day.First UN Observance:The first UN-recognised observance was held on 23 June 2011 with a conference at the UN Headquarters in New York, United States of America (USA).Significance of Date:23 June holds personal significance as the founder of the Loomba Foundation,Lord Raj Loomba, lost his father on this date in 1954, when his mother became a widow.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: General Knowledge. Important for TNPSC prelims.

15. United Nations Public Service Day 2026 – June 23

• What happened: United Nations Public Service Day 2026 – June 23The United Nations Public Service Day(UNPSD)is observed annually on23 Juneto recognize the importance ofpublic serviceand its role in strengthening governance and development. Background:Resolution:On 20 December 2002, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted Resolution A/RES/57/277, formally proclaiming 23 June as UNPSD.First Observance:The first UNPSD was observed on23 June 2003.2026 Event:The UN Public Service Forum (UNPSF) 2026 is being held inTbilisi, Georgiafrom 23 to 25 June 2026, under the theme “Transforming Public Institutions: Advancing Innovation, Participation, and Inclusion.
• Key points: The day also commemorates the International Labour Organization(ILO) Convention No. 151on Labour Relations (Public Service), adopted on 23 June 1978, which sets global standards for working conditions in the civil service.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: General Knowledge. Important for TNPSC prelims.

16. International Olympic Day 2026 – June 23

• What happened: International Olympic Day 2026 – June 23International Olympic Dayis annually observed across the globe on23 Juneto encourage people worldwide to participate in sports and promote values like excellence, friendship, and respect through various activities and events. Background:Proposal:The idea of International Olympic Day was first proposed in 1947 by Dr.
• Key details: Josef Gruss, a member of the IOC from Czechoslovakia, during the 41st IOC Session in Stockholm, Sweden, to promote the Olympic spirit.1st Observance:The first International Olympic Day was celebrated on 23 June 1948.Commemoration:The day commemorates the founding of the International Olympic Committee(IOC)on 23 June1894at the Sorbonne in Paris, France, led byBaron Pierre de Coubertin, which later resulted in the revival of the Olympic Games and the first modern Olympics in 1896 in Athens.
• Key points: 2026 Theme:‘You Can Do This. Let’s Move’
• 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: VOC Port Emerges as Model for Green Maritime Growth, Records 45% Emission Cut?

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Q2. Which of the following is related to: Union Minister Amit Shah Launched Four Digital Policing Apps for ICJS?

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Q3. Which of the following is related to: India Becomes World’s Top Ship Recycling Nation in 2025 with 35.4% Global Share?

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Q4. Which of the following is related to: India, Israel Signed MoU to Strengthen Cooperation in Public Sector Auditing?

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Q5. Which of the following is related to: NHAI, NCAER Signed MoU for Setting Up Research Centre on Transportation, and Mobility?

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