Kerala PSC Current Affairs — 14 May 2026

Today’s digest features a mix of Kerala-specific developments, including land disputes and disaster management initiatives, alongside national issues like wildlife sanctuary proposals and political guarantees. Internationally, the focus remains on geopolitical tensions and economic implications.

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Kerala News

1. GCDA Challenges Land Allotment to College

• GCDA contests government order allotting land near Kaloor stadium to a college, claiming the Revenue Department lacked authority to allot its land without consultation.
• The college dismisses GCDA’s contention as baseless, citing a government order establishing its ownership of the land.

PSC relevance: Land Revenue System in Kerala (Kerala Administrative Service)

2. 24x7 Disaster Management Control Rooms in Ernakulam

• Ernakulam district to set up 24x7 control rooms for disaster management as part of monsoon preparedness measures.
• The monsoon is expected to reach the Kerala coast early this year, by May 24.

PSC relevance: Disaster Management (Kerala Administrative Service)

3. TDB Signs Pact for Temple Digitisation

• TDB signs pact with KITSFRA for complete digitisation of temples and offices, including temple administration, file movement, financial transactions, and services for devotees.
• The initiative will also cover various online facilities connected to the Sabarimala temple.

PSC relevance: E-Governance (Information Technology)

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National News

4. Nicobarese Oppose Wildlife Sanctuaries

• Tribal Council of Nicobar islands opposes Centre’s proposal for three wildlife sanctuaries, alleging lack of consultation with residents of Little Nicobar, Meroe, and Menchal islands.
• The sanctuaries are being planned in these islands without local consent.

PSC relevance: Forest and Wildlife Conservation (Environment)

5. West Bengal CM Sanctions CBI Prosecutions

• Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari sanctions CBI to prosecute officials in several scams, lifting the previous government’s ban on potato sales to other states.
• The policy change is effective immediately.

PSC relevance: Criminal Justice System (Indian Polity)

6. Congress Unveils Bhu Guarantee

• Congress announces ‘Bhu Guarantee’, including reduction in guidance value cost for B-Khata to A-Khata conversion and regularisation of buildings in BDA areas constructed before 2008.
• The move aims to address land-related issues in urban areas.

PSC relevance: Urban Development (Indian Economy)

7. High Deposit Forfeiture Rates in Elections

• Around 83% of candidates lost their deposit in Tamil Nadu polls, while 78% lost in West Bengal, as per ECI.
• Assam had the lowest forfeiture rate at 63%.

PSC relevance: Election Process (Indian Polity)

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International News

8. Netanyahu’s Secret UAE Visit

• Israeli PM Netanyahu secretly visited UAE during the Iran war, as revealed by his office.
• The visit comes after U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee disclosed Israel’s deployment of Iron Dome systems to UAE.

PSC relevance: International Relations (World Politics)

9. Iran-Israel War and Strait of Hormuz

• Iran hints at UAE for trying to scuttle a joint statement by seeking condemnation of Iran, as per Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi.
• Iran claims control of the Strait of Hormuz will bring significant economic revenues.

PSC relevance: International Relations (World Politics)

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10 MCQs

Q1. Which agency contested the government order allotting land near Kaloor stadium to a college?

Options: A. Revenue Department B. GCDA C. TDB D. KITSFRA

Answer: B

Explanation: GCDA contests government order allotting land near Kaloor stadium to a college.

Q2. When is the monsoon expected to reach the Kerala coast this year?

Options: A. May 20 B. May 24 C. May 28 D. June 1

Answer: B

Explanation: The monsoon is expected to reach the Kerala coast early this year, by May 24.

Q3. Which organization did TDB sign a pact with for temple digitisation?

Options: A. GCDA B. KITSFRA C. Revenue Department D. Tribal Council

Answer: B

Explanation: TDB signs pact with KITSFRA for complete digitisation of temples and offices.

Q4. What percentage of candidates lost their deposit in Tamil Nadu polls?

Options: A. 63% B. 78% C. 83% D. 90%

Answer: C

Explanation: Around 83% of candidates lost their deposit in Tamil Nadu polls.

Q5. Which islands’ residents were not consulted for the wildlife sanctuary proposal?

Options: A. Andaman Islands B. Little Nicobar, Meroe, and Menchal islands C. Lakshadweep Islands D. Maldives

Answer: B

Explanation: Tribal Council opposes Centre’s proposal for sanctuaries in Little Nicobar, Meroe, and Menchal islands.

Q6. Who sanctioned CBI to prosecute officials in several scams in West Bengal?

Options: A. Mamata Banerjee B. Suvendu Adhikari C. Narendra Modi D. Amit Shah

Answer: B

Explanation: Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari sanctions CBI to prosecute officials in several scams.

Q7. What does Congress’s Bhu Guarantee include?

Options: A. Reduction in guidance value cost for B-Khata to A-Khata conversion B. Increase in property tax C. Ban on land conversion D. Free land distribution

Answer: A

Explanation: Congress announces reduction in guidance value cost for B-Khata to A-Khata conversion.

Q8. Which state had the lowest deposit forfeiture rate in recent polls?

Options: A. Tamil Nadu B. West Bengal C. Assam D. Kerala

Answer: C

Explanation: Assam had the lowest forfeiture rate at 63%.

Q9. Which country did Netanyahu secretly visit during the Iran war?

Options: A. Iran B. UAE C. Saudi Arabia D. Qatar

Answer: B

Explanation: Israeli PM Netanyahu secretly visited UAE during the Iran war.

Q10. What does Iran claim about the Strait of Hormuz?

Options: A. It will close the strait to international shipping B. It will bring significant economic revenues C. It will hand over control to UAE D. It will declare it a neutral zone

Answer: B

Explanation: Iran claims control of the Strait of Hormuz will bring significant economic revenues.

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Quick Recap

#	Topic	One-line
1	GCDA Land Dispute	GCDA contests land allotment to college near Kaloor stadium.
2	Disaster Management	Ernakulam sets up 24x7 control rooms for monsoon preparedness.
3	Temple Digitisation	TDB signs pact with KITSFRA for digitisation of temples and offices.
4	Election Forfeitures	High deposit forfeiture rates in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal polls.
5	Wildlife Sanctuaries	Nicobarese oppose wildlife sanctuary proposal due to lack of consultation.
6	Bhu Guarantee	Congress announces Bhu Guarantee with reduced conversion costs.
7	Netanyahu’s UAE Visit	Netanyahu secretly visited UAE during Iran war.
8	Strait of Hormuz	Iran claims economic benefits from controlling Strait of Hormuz.

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