Kerala PSC Current Affairs — 06 May 2026

Today’s current affairs digest covers a range of topics from Kerala Assembly Elections to national news and international developments. The digest includes updates on the CPI(M) post-poll debacle, UDF surge, and various court judgments.

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Kerala News

1. Kerala Assembly Elections 2026

• CPI(M) commences post-poll debacle stock-taking exercise
• O.J. Janeesh wins in Kodungalloor, credits UDF surge to public awareness and anti-incumbency mood

PSC relevance: Election Commission of India, Model Code of Conduct

2. Dutch Warship Visits Kochi Port

• Dutch warship De Ruyter visits Kochi port
• Crew members to engage in joint training exercises with the Indian Navy

PSC relevance: India’s Foreign Policy, Defence Relations

3. Ottappalam Election Results

• Ottappalam defies LDF slide
• P.K.Sasi blames BJP vote surge for UDF loss

PSC relevance: Election Commission of India, Model Code of Conduct

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National News

4. Bombay High Court Judgments

• Bombay High Court quashes FIR against HDFC Bank head in bribery case
• Court directs Maharashtra to ease travel curbs on U.K.-based doctor booked for posts on PM Modi

PSC relevance: Judiciary, Article 124-147

5. Rajasthan Health Scheme Fraud

• Fraud unearthed in Rajasthan health scheme
• Doctor and lab operator arrested

PSC relevance: Public Health, Healthcare Systems

6. Maharashtra Tribal Welfare

• Maharashtra to upgrade 19 secondary ashram schools to junior college for tribals
• Decision aimed at preventing dropouts and continuing educational progress of tribal students

PSC relevance: Tribal Welfare, Education Policy

7. Bihar Cabinet Expansion

• Bihar Cabinet expansion on May 7
• Modi, Shah, and Nabin to attend event

PSC relevance: State Governments, Cabinet Formation

8. Supreme Court Judgment

• Supreme Court says any casteist exclusion cannot be part of religion
• Justice B. V. Nagarathna delivers judgment

PSC relevance: Judiciary, Article 14-18

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International News

9. Iran-Israel Conflict

• Iran-Israel war: Trump urges Iran to ‘do the smart thing’
• UAE air defences ‘actively engaging’ with Iran missiles, drones

PSC relevance: International Relations, Global Conflict

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10 MCQs

Q1. Which party has commenced post-poll debacle stock-taking exercise in Kerala?

Options: A. UDF B. LDF C. CPI(M) D. BJP

Answer: C

Explanation: CPI(M) commences post-poll debacle stock-taking exercise

Q2. Which Dutch warship visited Kochi port?

Options: A. De Ruyter B. De Zeven C. De Vrijheid D. De Nederland

Answer: A

Explanation: Dutch warship De Ruyter visits Kochi port

Q3. Who won in Kodungalloor, Kerala Assembly Elections 2026?

Options: A. P.K.Sasi B. O.J. Janeesh C. PM Modi D. Rahul Gandhi

Answer: B

Explanation: O.J. Janeesh wins in Kodungalloor

Q4. Which court quashed FIR against HDFC Bank head in bribery case?

Options: A. Supreme Court B. Bombay High Court C. Delhi High Court D. Karnataka High Court

Answer: B

Explanation: Bombay High Court quashes FIR against HDFC Bank head

Q5. What is the name of the health scheme in which fraud was unearthed in Rajasthan?

Options: A. RGHS B. AYUSH C. NHM D. PMJAY

Answer: A

Explanation: Fraud unearthed in Rajasthan health scheme

Q6. How many secondary ashram schools will be upgraded to junior college for tribals in Maharashtra?

Options: A. 10 B. 15 C. 19 D. 20

Answer: C

Explanation: Maharashtra to upgrade 19 secondary ashram schools

Q7. When is the Bihar Cabinet expansion scheduled to take place?

Options: A. May 5 B. May 6 C. May 7 D. May 8

Answer: C

Explanation: Bihar Cabinet expansion on May 7

Q8. Who delivered the judgment that any casteist exclusion cannot be part of religion?

Options: A. Justice B. V. Nagarathna B. Justice D. Y. Chandrachud C. Justice U. U. Lalit D. Justice S. A. Bobde

Answer: A

Explanation: Justice B. V. Nagarathna delivers judgment

Q9. Who urged Iran to ‘do the smart thing’ in the Iran-Israel conflict?

Options: A. Trump B. Biden C. Putin D. Xi Jinping

Answer: A

Explanation: Trump urges Iran to ‘do the smart thing’

Q10. Which country’s air defences are ‘actively engaging’ with Iran missiles, drones?

Options: A. UAE B. Saudi Arabia C. Israel D. USA

Answer: A

Explanation: UAE air defences ‘actively engaging’ with Iran missiles, drones

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Quick Recap

#	Topic	One-line
1	Kerala Assembly Elections	CPI(M) commences post-poll debacle stock-taking exercise
2	National News	Bombay High Court quashes FIR against HDFC Bank head in bribery case
3	International News	Iran-Israel conflict: Trump urges Iran to ‘do the smart thing’

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Sources: The Hindu, Indian Express, PIB. Compiled via RSS feeds and verified at time of publication.