TNPSC Current Affairs Books and Authors (May 2025 – May 2026)
Strategic Importance of Books and Authors for the TNPSC Preliminary Examination
The study of notable publications, including their authors and thematic contexts, is a critical component of the Current Affairs section for the TNPSC Preliminary Examination scheduled for . Candidates are advised to master the curated list of books spanning from May to May , as this section frequently appears in the examination and significantly contributes to the overall score. To strengthen preparation, students should integrate this topic into their daily revision schedule, focusing on regular reading and the active recall of both book titles and their respective authors without relying on notes. Consistent revision of these details is highlighted as a decisive factor for success in clearing the preliminary stage.
Literary Releases and Notable Publications: May through August
In May , the literary landscape featured works of significant political and personal interest. Original Sin, authored by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson, examines the decline and re-election bid of Joe Biden. Puja Pujara published The Diary of a Cricketer's Wife, providing an intimate personal account of life alongside cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara. Jagdeep Dhankhar released his autobiography, Janta Ki Kahani – Meri Aatmakatha, and Himanshu Roy published PMO: Prime Minister's Office Through the Years, which serves as a chronological record of the history of the Prime Minister's Office.
June saw the release of Woman! Life! Freedom! by Chowra Makaremi, a work focusing on the women-led protest movement in Iran. Cricketer Shikhar Dhawan released his autobiography titled The One: Cricket, My Life and More. Other notable works from this month include The Stars Light the Way by Sucheta Raj Khanna, Indira Gandhi and the Years that Transformed India by TCA Srinivasa Raghavan, and India: Years of History by Audrey Truschke.
In July , S.N. Ahmed released Das Paise ka Postcard, and V.S. Ravi published Confessions of a Shakespeare Addict. These were followed in August by Rohit R. Kaushik’s A Treatise for the Remarkable Rohit, which focuses on the career of cricketer Rohit Sharma. A significant biographical work, M.S. Swaminathan: The Man Who Fed India by Priyambada Jayakumar, chronicles the life of the father of India’s Green Revolution. Additionally, Sugata Srinivasaraju released The Conscience Network during this period.
Literary and Scholarly Contributions: September and October
September was a prolific month for various genres. Ipsita Chakravarty released Dapaan, and Christian Davenport published Rocket Dreams. Anupam Kher contributed Different But No Less, while Amish Tripathi released the historical fiction work The Chola Tigers: Avengers of Somnath. Arundhati Roy published Mother Mary Comes to Me, and Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud released Why the Constitution Matters, a title that remains a key reference through November .
In October , Sunil Amrith published The Burning Earth: An Environmental History of the Last Years, providing a deep historical perspective on environmental change. Harinder Baweja released They Will Shoot You, Madam. A significant military-focused group contribution, Ready, Relevant and Resurgent II: Shaping a Future Ready Force, was released with contributions associated with CDS General Anil Chauhan. T.N. Khoshoo authored Mahatma Gandhi and the Environment: Analysing Gandhian Environmental Thought, while Lt. Gen. Raj Shukla published Civil-Military Fusion as a Metric of National Power and Comprehensive Security. B.K. Harinarayanan released Sivam Subham: The Journey Continues, though it is noted that this title was partially unclear in original sources.
Notable Publications: November through February
In November , Kiran Desai published Biography of a Couple, and the work Why the Constitution Matters by D.Y. Chandrachud continued to be referenced as a major publication. December featured The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny by Gurnaik Johal, Saraswati by Alex Aster, and There's a Ghost in My Room by Sanjoy K. Roy.
January saw the release of The Lonely Lions by Manya Jha and Sushil Baranwal, and Prem Prakash's History That India Ignored. General Manoj Mukund Naravane released his autobiography, Four Stars of Destiny, a significant work that gained continued attention through February . In February , Biswabhusan Harichandan published Buxi Jagabandhu: The Great Commander, which details the life and leadership of the head of the Paika Rebellion.
Military, Legal, and Cultural Literatures: March through May
March included the release of Karuna: The Power of Compassion by Kailash Satyarthi and Quantum Physics: One Hundred Magical Years by V.P.N. Nampoori. Dr. Dhiraj Kakadia authored Mahatma: A Great Communicator, reflecting on the communicative legacy of Gandhi.
In April , R.T. Chari published his autobiography A Road Well Travelled, while Sudha Murty released Tides of Time: Bharat’s History through Murals. General Manoj Mukund Naravane contributed another work titled The Curious and the Classified: Unearthing Military Myths and Mysteries. The period concludes in May with Tushar Mehta’s The Bench, the Bar, and the Bizarre and the Lawful and the Awful and Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s Apnapan: Narendra Modi Sang Mere Anubhav, which shares the author's personal experiences with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.