Current Affairs · 22 August 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 22 August 2026.
Tamil Nadu’s Vetri Thiran skill training to use IIT Chennai courses for college students and unemployed youth
Tamil Nadu announced Vetri Thiran training with IIT Chennai-linked courses, global certificates, and job-oriented modules for youth and college students.
Sowcar Janaki, veteran actor with 400+ films, dies in Chennai at 94
Veteran actor Sowcar Janaki died in Chennai at 94; she acted in more than 400 films across Tamil, Telugu and Kannada cinema.
Delhi to ban construction for 42 days from Dec 10, 2026 to Jan 20, 2027 amid winter pollution
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced a 42-day construction ban from December 10, 2026 to January 20, 2027 to curb winter air pollution.
Ladakh case withdrawals, Article 371-like talks and 2025 Leh violence: key governance update
Ladakh administration will withdraw cases against 25 people and move toward September 2026 talks with the MHA on special provisions and legislature demands.
UPSC Civil Services Main Exam 2026 begins in Chennai: 933 vacancies, 646 candidates in Tamil Nadu
The UPSC Civil Services Main Examination began in Chennai on Aug. 21, 2026, with 646 candidates in Tamil Nadu and 933 vacancies nationwide.
Two ships hijacked in Yemen-Somalia waters with 22 Indians: piracy, maritime security and rescue efforts
Two cargo vessels carrying 22 Indians were hijacked in the Yemen and Somalia sea regions, prompting rescue and anti-piracy efforts.
TikTok’s $400 million U.S. privacy settlement: COPPA, parental consent and child data rules
TikTok agreed to a $400 million settlement with the U.S. Justice Department over allegations tied to children’s privacy and COPPA violations.
DRC Ebola outbreak: WHO sends 70,000 Ervebo doses; 16,250 arrive in Kinshasa on Aug. 21, 2026
WHO announced 70,000 Ervebo doses for the DRC on Aug. 20, 2026, as 16,250 doses reached Kinshasa amid the country’s 17th Ebola outbreak.
Centre caps SIM cards at 9 per person from August 24, 2026; telecom firms get till November 30
The Centre has ordered telecom companies to block new SIM issuance beyond 9 cards per subscriber and complete system changes by November 30, 2026.
Tamil Nadu power cable procurement probe flags over ₹1,000-crore irregularities and identical IP-based bids
The DVAC FIR on TANGEDCO cable procurement cites 2020-21 to 2022-23 purchases worth over ₹1,000 crore, identical bid prices and IP-address patterns.
TNPSC releases eligibility list for TANGEDCO field assistant physical test under ITI Grade-3 recruitment
TNPSC has published the eligible candidates list for the TANGEDCO Field Assistant physical test under the Combined Technical Services Examination (ITI Grade-3).
POCSO courts in 17 districts, new special courts and prison upgrades announced in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu announced POCSO courts in 17 districts, special NDPS courts, and prison and law college infrastructure upgrades in August 2026.
Tamil Nadu launches Thai Maman gold ring scheme for 1,28,499 newborns; orders issued to 2 firms
Tamil Nadu’s health department said the Thai Maman gold ring scheme will begin on 15 September 2026 for 1,28,499 children in the first phase.
Chennai power infrastructure upgrade: ₹250 crore ring network, 50,000 farm connections and 2,558 posts via TNPSC
In August 2026, Tamil Nadu announced major power-sector upgrades in Chennai, including ring-network conversion and new recruitments.
Tamil Nadu to set up new temple staff recruitment board, expand temple renovation works and maternity leave
In August 2026, the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department announced a new recruitment board for temple staff and multiple temple infrastructure projects.