Current affairs June 2026: Kerala PSC revision

The Kerala government proposed to introduce a new category called 'low alcoholic beverage' by amending which Act?

Answer: Kerala General Sales Tax Act, 1963

The government proposes to amend the Kerala General Sales Tax (KGST) Act, 1963, to insert a new category named 'low alcoholic beverage'.

Who is the current State Election Commissioner of Kerala, whose appointment recently sparked controversy within the Congress party?

Answer: N. Seshadrinathan

N. Seshadrinathan, a retired district judge from Kozhikode, was appointed as the State Election Commissioner of Kerala.

The Kerala Assembly recently decided to unanimously approve a presidential reference to ensure that the state's name is officially recorded as __________ in official documents.

Answer: Kerala

The Kerala Assembly decided to unanimously approve the President's reference to ensure the state's name is officially recorded as 'Kerala' in official records.

The 'Vajra Jubilee Fellowship' scheme, mentioned in the context of promoting Mappila Kolkali in Kozhikode, is intended to promote what?

Answer: Traditional Art Forms

The Vajra Jubilee Fellowship is a state government scheme designed to promote traditional art forms among the masses by funding young artists to train local communities.

What is the maximum subsidy percentage provided by the Horticulture Mission for papaya cultivation in Kerala?

Answer: 40%

The Horticulture Mission provides a 40% subsidy for papaya cultivation up to a maximum of two hectares.

According to Education Minister N Samsudheen, approximately how much money will the state lose if it does not sign the PM SHRI scheme?

Answer: Rs 2,000 crore

General Education Minister N Samsudheen informed the assembly that the state would lose around Rs 2,000 crore (including withheld funds) if it doesn't sign the PM SHRI scheme.

Which Switzerland-based company is investing Rs 13,220 crore to acquire a 49% stake in the Vizhinjam International Seaport?

Answer: Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)

Switzerland-based Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) will invest Rs 13,220 crore to acquire a 49% stake in the Vizhinjam International Seaport through its arm Terminal Investment Limited.

What is the causative agent of the disease 'Shigellosis' (Shigella), which recently saw an outbreak in districts like Kozhikode and Malappuram?

Answer: Bacteria

Shigellosis is an intestinal infection caused by Shigella bacteria, transmitted through contaminated food and water.

Which e-market platform was launched by the Rubber Board to ensure transparency in the rubber market?

Answer: mRube

The Rubber Board launched 'mRube', India's first e-market platform for plantation crops, to bring transparency to the rubber market.

According to the draft notification, what is the total area (in sq km) proposed to be declared as Eco-Sensitive Areas (ESA) in Kerala?

Answer: 9,993.7

The draft notification proposes an area of 9,993.7 sq km as eco-sensitive area in Kerala.

Which was the first tribal product from Kerala to receive a Geographical Indication (GI) tag, as mentioned by the Director of KFRI?

Answer: Kannadippaya

Kannadippaya is Kerala’s first tribal product to receive GI recognition.

Which invasive alien species is creating 'green deserts' and posing a major ecological threat to the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary?

Answer: Senna spectabilis

Senna spectabilis is an invasive species that creates a 'green desert' by blocking sunlight, severely affecting the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary.

According to the new Delhi EV policy, from which date will it be mandatory for all newly registered three-wheelers and N1 trucks to be fully electric?

Answer: January 1, 2027

Under the Delhi Government's new electric vehicle policy, all three-wheelers and N1 trucks registered from January 1, 2027, must be fully electric.

According to the IMD report, how much of the long-term average rainfall is expected in India during July 2026 due to the strengthening of El Nino?

Answer: Below 94%

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted that rainfall across the country in July will be below normal, likely staying under 94% of the long-term average due to El Nino.

In which hospital was the first 'Active Apex Control' surgery for early onset scoliosis in children successfully performed in Kerala?

Answer: Aster MIMS, Kozhikode

The first 'Active Apex Control' keyhole surgery for early onset scoliosis in children under 10 was successfully performed at Aster MIMS, Kozhikode.

As per the health report, which four districts in Kerala have been declared as 'outbreak' areas for Shigella in June 2026?

Answer: Kozhikode, Wayanad, Thrissur, Alappuzha

Outbreaks of Shigella were declared in Kozhikode (65 cases), Wayanad (26), Thrissur (13), and Alappuzha (5).

In which city is the Union Government planning to set up one of India's first University Townships, as proposed in the Union Budget 2026-27?

Answer: Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram has been chosen to host one of India's first university townships to strengthen collaboration among academia, industry, and research.

What was the magnitude of the earthquake centered in Afghanistan that was felt in Delhi and Jammu & Kashmir on June 27, 2026?

Answer: 6.2

The National Center for Seismology reported a 6.2 magnitude earthquake centered in Afghanistan.

Which doctor from Payyannur, Kannur, was honored with the Indian Medical Association's (IMA) 'National Leadership Award' for his activism using the RTI Act?

Answer: Dr. Babu K V

Dr. Babu K V received the IMA National Leadership Award for his relentless use of the RTI Act to bring transparency to the healthcare system.

Who is the 11-year-old from Thiruvananthapuram who won the FIDE World Cup Under-12 Girls Championship held in Georgia?

Answer: Divi Bijesh

Divi Bijesh from Thiruvananthapuram won the FIDE World Cup Under-12 Girls Championship held in Batumi, Georgia.

Who has been appointed as the temporary Vice-Chancellor of Kerala Agricultural University by the Governor?

Answer: Dr. Sajitha Rani

The Governor appointed Dr. Sajitha Rani, a leader of the National Teachers' Council, as the temporary VC of Kerala Agricultural University.

Who has been appointed as the new Chief Secretary of Kerala following the retirement of Dr. A. Jayathilak?

Answer: Biswanath Sinha

Following the retirement of Chief Secretary Dr. A. Jayathilak, Biswanath Sinha is the newly appointed Chief Secretary of Kerala.

Who broke the 22-year-old national long jump record of Anju Bobby George at the Inter-State National Athletics Championship in Bhubaneswar?

Answer: Ancy Sojan

Ancy Sojan from Thrissur broke Anju Bobby George's 6.83m record by jumping 6.88m.

Which boat won the Raja Pramukhan Trophy at the traditional Moolam Boat Race held on the Pampa River?

Answer: Aroma Chundan

Aroma Chundan, rowed by the Aroma Boat Club of Pooyapilly in Kollam, won the prestigious Raja Pramukhan Trophy at the Moolam Boat Race.

Who is the top-ranked player in the new FIFA Power Rankings for the 2026 World Cup?

Answer: Denis Undav

Germany's Denis Undav has taken the first place in the new FIFA Power Rankings, pushing Lionel Messi to the second spot.

Which boat emerged victorious in the Raja Pramukhan Trophy of the traditional Moolam Boat Race held on the Pampa River?

Answer: Aroma Chundan

Aroma Chundan, rowed by the Aroma Boat Club of Pooyapilly in Kollam, won the Raja Pramukhan Trophy at the Moolam Boat Race held in Champakulam.

The number of coaches in the Bengaluru-Ernakulam Vande Bharat Express is being increased from 8 to how many?

Answer: 16

To accommodate the Onam rush, the coaches of the Bengaluru-Ernakulam Vande Bharat Express are being doubled from 8 to 16.

According to the India Road Safety Report (IRSR) 2026 by Suno General Insurance, which gender scored slightly higher in terms of safe driving behavior?

Answer: Women

The report found that women scored 92.86 in safe driving compared to men's 92.43.

According to the study conducted by Dr. Martin Patrick, which district in Kerala reported the highest number of farmer suicides between 2014 and 2022?

Answer: Idukki

Between 2014 and 2022, Idukki reported the highest number of farmer suicides (453), followed by Palakkad and Thiruvananthapuram.

According to the Economic Census report, what percentage of the national total of women-led enterprises are located in Kerala?

Answer: Over 11%

Kerala accounts for over 11% of the national total of women-led enterprises, trailing only Tamil Nadu.

Which artist choreographed the Kathakali adaptation of Ernest Hemingway's 'The Old Man and the Sea' at Kerala Kalamandalam?

Answer: Neeraj

Neeraj, an instructor at Kerala Kalamandalam, choreographed the Kathakali adaptation of 'The Old Man and the Sea'.

Kandamala Ramachandran, a tribal poet and farmer, has dedicated his life to documenting the indigenous languages of how many tribal communities in Kerala?

Answer: Five

Kandamala Ramachandran has documented the languages of five tribal communities: Adiya, Paniya, Kuruma, Urali, and Kattunayakar.

What is the name of the proposed cooperative-sector airline in Kerala intended to provide low-cost domestic travel?

Answer: Co-Kerala

A new airline named 'Co-Kerala' is being planned in the cooperative sector with the aim of making domestic travel faster and cheaper, with Nedumbassery as its base.

The 'INROAD' project, aimed at expanding rubber cultivation to meet domestic demand, is being implemented in which of the following regions?

Answer: North Eastern states and West Bengal

The 'INROAD' project, in collaboration with the Automotive Tyre Manufacturers Association, has expanded rubber cultivation across 1.8 lakh hectares in the North Eastern states and West Bengal.

According to the 'Economic Census' report published on June 19, approximately how many female-owned enterprises are there in Kerala?

Answer: 1 Million

The 'Economic Census' report indicates that Kerala is home to nearly one million female-owned establishments, accounting for over 11% of the national total.

In which region was the Kudumbashree Community-Based Tourism (CBT) project formally rolled out in January 2025?

Answer: Kuttanad

The Kudumbashree CBT initiative, which aims to give locals a stake in tourism, was formally rolled out in Kuttanad in January 2025.

Who is leading the committee formed by the West Bengal government to prepare the draft for the Uniform Civil Code (UCC)?

Answer: Ranjana Prakash Desai

The West Bengal government formed a committee led by former Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai to prepare the draft for the Uniform Civil Code (UCC).

At which school was the 'Kanivu' (compassion) initiative launched by the Student Police Cadet (SPC) unit to provide breakfast for needy students?

Answer: Marayamuttom Govt HSS

The 'Kanivu' initiative was launched at the Marayamuttom Government Higher Secondary School by the SPC unit to help students who come to school without breakfast.

According to the recent Supreme Court verdict, what is the minimum monthly monetary benchmark fixed for the unpaid domestic work of homemakers in accident-compensation cases?

Answer: Rs 30,000

The Supreme Court recognized homemakers as 'nation builders' and fixed a minimum benchmark of Rs 30,000 per month for their unpaid domestic work while computing compensation in motor-accident claims.

In which location has Kerafed launched a marigold cultivation project to utilize vacant land and generate additional revenue for Onam?

Answer: Karunagappally

Kerafed oil complex at Karunagappally launched a marigold cultivation project within its factory premises for the Onam season.