Kerala PSC Current Affairs — 28 May 2026

Today’s Kerala PSC current affairs digest covers a range of topics from ED raids on Pinarayi Vijayan to international news on Iran-Israel war and Ebola outbreak response. The digest also includes national news on heat respite in Delhi and India’s assistance to Fiji.

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Kerala News

1. ED Raids on Pinarayi Vijayan

• The ED has frozen ₹18.36 crore and 242 bank accounts in the Exalogic-CMRL payoff case.
• The CPI(M) leadership has strongly condemned the searches, challenging that the BJP-led union government was using Central agencies to target opposition leaders through politically motivated actions.

PSC relevance: Indian Polity, Article 324 (ECI), RPA 1951

2. Anti-Drug Surveillance in Ernakulam

• The District Police Chief (Kochi City), Kaliraj Mahesh Kumar, has stated that preliminary steps have already been initiated in coordination with school protection groups, parents, and other stakeholders to prevent drug abuse in schools.
• The Ernakulam district has stepped up anti-drug surveillance ahead of school reopening.

PSC relevance: Social Justice, Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985

3. Gold Theft at Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple

• A police report has flagged suspected gold thefts at Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, with nearly 78 grams of gold bars and coins going missing recently.
• The temple authorities have initiated an investigation into the matter.

PSC relevance: Kerala Geography, Temple Management

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National News

4. Heat Respite in Delhi

• Delhiites are expected to get some respite from the heat with more rains expected over Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
• The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a decrease in temperature in the coming days.

PSC relevance: Geography, Climate Change

5. Quad Foreign Ministers Pledge Assistance to Fiji

• The Quad Foreign Ministers have pledged assistance to Fiji, with no specific port project identified.
• Fiji’s Foreign Minister has stated that the country’s approach to developing its infrastructure is driven by plans to create better facilities that will support its commercial ambitions.

PSC relevance: International Relations, Act East Policy

6. India Sends Emergency Medical Supplies to Congo

• India has sent emergency medical supplies to Congo to help respond to the Ebola outbreak.
• The WHO has warned of a ‘catastrophic collision’ of Ebola and war in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

PSC relevance: International Relations, Global Health Security

7. CBI Arrests in NEET-UG 2026 Case

• The CBI has arrested a Latur-based doctor and a Pune Physics teacher in connection with the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case.
• The total number of arrests made in the case has gone up to 13.

PSC relevance: Indian Polity, Right to Education

8. Piped Drinking Water in Mahadalit Tolas

• The Bihar Government has set a target of providing piped drinking water to 2.02 crore families in rural areas.
• A total of 1.87 crore families are currently getting piped drinking water in the state.

PSC relevance: Social Justice, Right to Water

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International News

9. Iran-Israel War

• The U.S. President has stated that the U.S. is not satisfied with the current deal with Iran.
• Iran has stated that the U.S. and Israel’s goal is still to overthrow the Islamic Republic.

PSC relevance: International Relations, West Asian Conflict

10. Tibet’s Exiled Government Leader

• The Tibetan government-in-exile has sworn in its new leader, Penpa Tsering.
• Penpa Tsering has been elected for a second term, winning 61% of the votes in the preliminary round.

PSC relevance: International Relations, Tibetan Diaspora

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10 MCQs

Q1. What is the amount of money frozen by the ED in the Exalogic-CMRL payoff case?

Options: A. ₹10 crore B. ₹18.36 crore C. ₹20 crore D. ₹50 crore

Answer: B

Explanation: The ED has frozen ₹18.36 crore and 242 bank accounts in the Exalogic-CMRL payoff case.

Q2. Which city is expected to get respite from the heat with more rains expected over the weekend?

Options: A. Mumbai B. Delhi C. Chennai D. Kolkata

Answer: B

Explanation: Delhiites are expected to get some respite from the heat with more rains expected over Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Q3. What is the name of the temple where a police report has flagged suspected gold thefts?

Options: A. Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple B. Guruvayur Temple C. Sabarimala Temple D. Thrissur Vadakkunnathan Temple

Answer: A

Explanation: A police report has flagged suspected gold thefts at Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple.

Q4. Which country has sent emergency medical supplies to Congo to help respond to the Ebola outbreak?

Options: A. India B. China C. U.S.A. D. U.K.

Answer: A

Explanation: India has sent emergency medical supplies to Congo to help respond to the Ebola outbreak.

Q5. What is the total number of arrests made in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case?

Options: A. 10 B. 12 C. 13 D. 15

Answer: C

Explanation: The total number of arrests made in the case has gone up to 13.

Q6. Which state government has set a target of providing piped drinking water to 2.02 crore families in rural areas?

Options: A. Bihar B. Uttar Pradesh C. Madhya Pradesh D. West Bengal

Answer: A

Explanation: The Bihar Government has set a target of providing piped drinking water to 2.02 crore families in rural areas.

Q7. Who has been sworn in as the new leader of the Tibetan government-in-exile?

Options: A. Penpa Tsering B. Lobsang Sangay C. Samdhong Rinpoche D. Jetsun Pema

Answer: A

Explanation: The Tibetan government-in-exile has sworn in its new leader, Penpa Tsering.

Q8. What is the percentage of votes won by Penpa Tsering in the preliminary round of the Tibetan government-in-exile election?

Options: A. 50% B. 55% C. 61% D. 65%

Answer: C

Explanation: Penpa Tsering has been elected for a second term, winning 61% of the votes in the preliminary round.

Q9. Which organization has warned of a ‘catastrophic collision’ of Ebola and war in the Democratic Republic of Congo?

Options: A. WHO B. UNICEF C. UNHCR D. Red Cross

Answer: A

Explanation: The WHO has warned of a ‘catastrophic collision’ of Ebola and war in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Q10. What is the name of the U.S. President who has stated that the U.S. is not satisfied with the current deal with Iran?

Options: A. Joe Biden B. Donald Trump C. Barack Obama D. Bill Clinton

Answer: B

Explanation: The U.S. President has stated that the U.S. is not satisfied with the current deal with Iran.

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Quick Recap

#	Topic	One-line
1	ED Raids on Pinarayi Vijayan	The ED has frozen ₹18.36 crore and 242 bank accounts in the Exalogic-CMRL payoff case.
2	Heat Respite in Delhi	Delhiites are expected to get some respite from the heat with more rains expected over the weekend.
3	Gold Theft at Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple	A police report has flagged suspected gold thefts at Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple.
4	India Sends Emergency Medical Supplies to Congo	India has sent emergency medical supplies to Congo to help respond to the Ebola outbreak.
5	CBI Arrests in NEET-UG 2026 Case	The CBI has arrested a Latur-based doctor and a Pune Physics teacher in connection with the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case.

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