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Kerala PSC Current Affairs 2026
September (Part II)
Comprehensive general awareness study notes and practice quiz for competitive exams.
1. Who was appointed as the new Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
Correct Answer: Dr. Dinesh Sharma
Andaman & Nicobar Islands:
- Capital → Port Blair → Sri Vijaya Puram
- High Court Jurisdiction → Calcutta High Court
- 10° Channel → maritime boundary separating the Andaman Islands from the Nicobar Islands
- Barren Island → India's only active volcano.
2. The 'TRISHNA' satellite mission is a joint project between ISRO (India) and which country's space agency?
Correct Answer: CNES (France)
- TRISHNA → ISRO + CNES
- Full form → Thermal Infra-Red Imaging Satellite for High-Resolution Natural Resource Assessment
- France's space agency → CNES
- Aim → Earth observation / thermal infrared imaging (including the Earth's surface temperature and water usage)
3. In September 2026, a new lichen species named Buellia maharajensis was discovered in which National Park in Kerala?
Correct Answer: Mathikettan Shola National Park
- Buellia maharajensis → lichen
- Location → Mathikettan Shola National Park
- District → Idukki
- National Park in Nov 21, 2003.
- Kerala has several important Shola ecosystems in the Western Ghats.
- maharajensis→ after Maharaja's College's 150th anniversary.
4. Which famous heritage monument in Tamil Nadu was highlighted in the news due to the Chinese President's visit to India?
Correct Answer: Shore Temple, Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram)
Mamallapuram hosted the historic informal summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping, bringing global attention.
- Mamallapuram → Tamil Nadu
- Shore Temple → Pallava architecture (Narasimhavarman II, Pallava dynasty)
- Mamallapuram monuments → UNESCO World Heritage Site (1984)
- Mamallapuram's ancient name → Mahabalipuram, Kadalmallai, Seven Pagodas (Marco polo), Jananathapuram
5. Which Kerala government scheme provides free treatment and medicines for children suffering from Type-1 or Juvenile Diabetes?
Correct Answer: Mittayi
- Launched in → 2018.
- Under→ Kerala Social Security Mission (KSSM) & Social Justice Department.
- → for children with Juvenile diabetes under the age of 18.
- Eligibility→ limited to families below ₹2 lakh annual income.
- provides free distribution of insulin, modern insulin pens, glucometer strips, and specialized care through designated Mittayi Clinics.
- Minister of Social Justice Department → V. E. Abdul Gafoor.
6. What is the theme of International Literacy Day 2026?
Correct Answer: Literacy for People, the Planet and Prosperity
- International Literacy Day → September 8
- Organisation → UNESCO
- 2026 theme → Literacy for people, the planet and prosperity
Kerala Related Questions:
- India's first fully literate state→Kerala (April 18, 1991)
- First city in Kerala to achieve 100% literacy→Kottayam.
- First district in Kerala (in India as well) to achieve total literacy→Ernakulam.
- First fully literate panchayat→Karivellur, Kannur.
7. A new initiative was launched in 2026 to revive which famous salt lake in Ladakh?
Correct Answer: Tso Kar
A major ecological restoration project was launched in Ladakh to revive the drying high-altitude Tso Kar Lake by diverting meltwater from a nearby glacier stream into cascading wetlands.
- Tso Kar → Ladakh
- High-altitude lake
- Saltwater/saline lake
- Location → Changthang region (Ladakh)
- Tso Kar Wetland Complex → 42nd Ramsar site (2020)
- State Bird → Black-necked Crane.
- Ladakh → Union Territory
- Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh → Vinai Kumar Saxena
8. Which Indian state became the first in the country to establish an Elderly-Friendly Office Certification system?
Correct Answer: Kerala
Kerala introduced the nation's first EFOC system to ensure public facilities, government offices, and services are accessible and accommodating for senior citizens.
- Target group → Senior citizens
- Focus → Government/public-service offices
- Categories → Gold, Silver, Bronze.
Other schemes for senior citizens:
- Vayomithram → free medical assistance to the elderly.
- Sayamprabha → Day Care Centre' scheme for the elderly.
- Mandahasam → free artificial dentures to economically disadvantaged elderly individuals.
9. What is the new official name given to old-age homes in Kerala?
Correct Answer: Snehalayam
To remove social stigma and provide a warmer identity, government-run and private old age homes across Kerala have been officially renamed 'Snehalayam'.
Related Facts
- Silver Economy → economy centred around ageing/senior population.
- First Indian state to establish its own 'State Commission for the Elderly' to protect the rights of senior citizens → Kerala
- Legislative Assembly passed → March 2025.
- began functioning→August 2025.
- First Chairperson→Adv. K.S. Somaprasad.
10. Which Indian cities were included in WIPO's Global Innovation Index 2026 list of the 'Top 100 World's Science & Innovation Clusters'?
Correct Answer: Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai
- WIPO → World Intellectual Property Organization
- Headquarters → Geneva, Switzerland
- UN specialised agency
- Innovation clusters → concentrations of innovation activity involving research, technology and business.
- 1st rank →Shenzhen–Hong Kong–Guangzhou (China)
Rankings of Indian cities in 2026, 2025 & field:
- Bengaluru → 24th place (21st)→ Digital communication
- Delhi → 27th place (26th)→ Computer technology
- Mumbai → 43rd place (46th)→ Basic materials chemistry
- Chennai → 79th place (84th)→ Transport
11. According to recent scientific studies, which planet's diameter is estimated to have contracted by approximately 23 kilometers?
Correct Answer: Mercury
Scientific observations of Mercury's global thrust faults and lobate scarps indicate that the innermost planet has cooled and shrunk in diameter by around 23 kilometers over billions of years.
- Mercury → closest planet to the Sun
- Smallest planet in the Solar System
- Has no substantial atmosphere
- No natural satellites.
- Planetary contraction → cooling of its interior.
- BepiColombo (Nov, 2026)→ESA & JAXA mission to conduct an in-depth study of Mercury's surface, magnetosphere, and internal structure.
12. Which country won the 2026 Women's T20 Asia Cup tournament?
Correct Answer: India
2026 edition of the ACC Women's T20 Asia Cup:
- Venue → Dubai (UAE)
- Edition → 6th
- Winners → India (8th title; cumulative: ODI (4) + T20 (4))
- Runners-up→ Sri Lanka (defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs)
13. Which Malayalam movie was selected for screening at the prestigious Aachen Film Festival in Germany in September 2026?
Correct Answer: Ekadesham
The independent Malayalam feature film Ekadesham gained international recognition after being selected for official screening at the Aachen Film Festival in Germany.
- English title → The Uncertainty Principle.
- Written and directed by → Don Palathara.
- First Malayalam film to be selected for the Aachen Film Festival
14. Which central government initiative was launched to guarantee free emergency medical care to road accident victims during the "Golden Hour"?
Correct Answer: PM RAHAT
- Full Form – Road Accident Hospitalization and Assistance Treatment.
- Coverage → cashless medical treatment up to ₹1,500,000 per victim.
- Duration → cverage valid for up to 7 days
- Focus → priority emergency treatment during the critical "Golden Hour"
- Data Portal → e-DAR (Electronic Detailed Accident Report) coordinates project details
- Related Scheme: Rah Veer → honors "Good Samaritans" who safely transport accident victims to hospitals with a ₹25,000 reward.
15. What is the joint air defense exercise conducted between India and Japan in September 2026?
Correct Answer: Veer Guardian
- Objective→ enhance strategic defense cooperation and interoperability between both air forces
- Other India-Japan Joint Exercises:
- Dharma Guardian→ Army (Land forces)
- JIMEX→ Navy (Maritime forces)
16. Which noted Malayalam film director, who passed away in September 2026, won 7 Kerala State Film Awards and the Indira Gandhi National Award?
Correct Answer: R. Sarath
R. Sarath was an acclaimed Malayalam filmmaker known for critically acclaimed movies like Sayahnam and Sthithi. He won multiple State Awards and the Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director.
- Debut Film→ Sayahnam (2000), set against the backdrop of the Pokhran nuclear tests.
- →Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director & 7 Kerala State Film Awards
- Notable Films → Sthithi, Sheelabathi, Buddhanum Chaplinum Chirikkunnu & Swayam (2006)
- Key Administrative Roles → secretary of Bharat Bhavan (under Cultural Affairs Dept.) & Director of Vyloppilli Samskrithi Bhavan
- Award Revision Note (2024) →Union Government removed "Indira Gandhi" from the award title; now renamed strictly as "Best Debut Film of a Director"
- Swayam (2006)→ directed/Produced by R. Sarath
- Swaham (1994)→ acclaimed film directed by Shaji N. Karun (selected for Cannes competition section)
17. Which new law comes into force in India starting from October 1, 2026?
Correct Answer: Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 2026
The updated Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 2026 comes into effect to modernize the legal provisions regarding the admissibility of digital and print bank records as evidence in court proceedings.
- Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 2026→ replaces the 135-year-old Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 1891.
- grants official legal evidence status to electronic, digital, and cloud-based banking records in court.
- restricts summoning bank officials to court for cases where the bank is not a direct party.
18. Which day is observed as 'Granthasala Dinam' (Library Day) in Kerala?
Correct Answer: September 14
- June 19→ Vayana Dinam (Reading Day) (P.N. Panicker's death anniversary)
- September 14 → Granthasala Dinam (Library Day) (Formation day of Granthasala Sangham at Ambalappuzha in 1945 under P.N. Panicker).
- Thirvithamkoor Granthasala Sangham →Kerala State Library Council.
19. Who authored the biography of V.S. Achuthanandan titled 'Red Soil, Iron Will'?
Correct Answer: K.V. Sudhakaran
V.S. Achuthanandan:
- oldest person to assume the Chief Minister's office in Kerala (at age 83).
- Only Kerala CM to have actively participated in the historic Punnapra-Vayalar uprising (1946).
- Leader of the Opposition three times
- Chairman of the Administrative Reforms Commission (2016–2021)
- Autobiography: Samaram Thanne Jeevitham.
20. Which declaration was adopted at the 18th BRICS Summit held in 2026?
Correct Answer: New Delhi Declaration
The 18th BRICS Summit concluded with member nations formally adopting the 'New Delhi Declaration', focusing on global governance reforms, economic stability, financial integration, and sustainable development.
- 18th BRICS Summit → New Delhi
- Date → September 12–13, 2026
- Major outcome → New Delhi Declaration
- Theme → Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability
- PM Narendra Modi → Tamil literary classic 'Thirukkural'→ Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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