Kerala PSC Current Affairs Brief — 26 July 2026

Today’s digest blends Kerala-specific governance updates with national policy shifts and administrative reforms. Key themes include dairy sector oversight, police modernisation, logistics innovation in plantations, and youth-centric political demands. The national segment covers electoral rolls, constitutional amendments, and panchayat governance changes.

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Kerala News

1. Milma’s Thiruvananthapuram union board dissolved amid investigations

• The Kerala government has dissolved the board of Milma’s Thiruvananthapuram union citing ongoing investigations as the reason behind the move.
• The Dairy Development department has reportedly initiated this action to address administrative irregularities within the union.

PSC relevance: Kerala Co-operative Societies Act, 1969; Dairy sector governance

2. Sub-inspectors complete SHO training in Ernakulam Rural

• A five-day training programme for prospective Station House Officers (SHOs) in Ernakulam Rural concluded on July 24, 2026.
• The training aims to prepare sub-inspectors to independently run police stations under the new SHO transition system.

PSC relevance: Police reforms, Kerala Police Act

3. Munnar tea estate deploys drones for logistics of harvested leaves

• A tea company in Munnar has become the first in Kerala to use drones to transport harvested tea leaves from fields to factories.
• The initiative aims to streamline field logistics, boost productivity, and minimise manual handling of green leaves.

PSC relevance: Agricultural technology, logistics innovation

4. Kochi taxi drivers demand restroom facilities at hotels and resorts

• Tourist taxi drivers in Kochi have renewed demands for well-maintained washrooms and common resting spaces at hotels and resorts.
• The issue gained attention after a protest by a few drivers at Crowne Plaza in Kochi.

PSC relevance: Tourism infrastructure, labour welfare

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National News

5. Haryana completes Special Intensive Revision (SIR) phase-I for electoral rolls

• Haryana has completed the first phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) for electoral rolls, covering over 2 crore electors.
• Over 1 crore enumeration forms have been digitised, while 33 lakh names were left out due to relocation, death, or duplication.

PSC relevance: Representation of the People Act, 1951; Electoral reforms

6. Telangana CM proposes lowering MLA and MP contesting age to 21

• Telangana Chief Minister Revanth has announced plans to push for lowering the contesting age for MLA and MP positions to 21 years.
• The proposal references the 61st Constitutional Amendment that reduced the voting age from 21 to 18 in 1989.

PSC relevance: Constitution of India, Article 84; Electoral reforms

7. West Bengal Assembly strips panchayat pradhans of financial powers

• The West Bengal Assembly has passed a bill depriving panchayat pradhans of their financial powers.
• The bill was passed with 169 votes in favour and 13 against, while 32 MLAs did not participate in the voting.

PSC relevance: 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act; Panchayati Raj institutions

8. Defence Minister highlights ongoing proxy war challenges in Ladakh

• The Defence Minister has stated that the enemy’s intentions remain unchanged and proxy war continues to pose challenges.
• The statement was made during a visit to Ladakh to pay tributes to soldiers who laid down their lives in the 1999 Kargil War.

PSC relevance: Defence policy, proxy warfare

9. Kerala government releases digital content for art education in schools

• The Kerala government will release digital content for art education in schools based on the art education handbook developed by SIET.
• The content includes video lessons to guide children in various art activities.

PSC relevance: Education policy, Kerala State Institute of Educational Technology (SIET)

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10 MCQs

Q1. Which Kerala organisation’s board was recently dissolved by the state government citing ongoing investigations?

Options: A. KSEB B. Milma’s Thiruvananthapuram union C. KSRTC D. Kudumbashree Mission

Answer: B

Explanation: The Kerala government dissolved the board of Milma’s Thiruvananthapuram union citing ongoing investigations as the reason.

Q2. What was the primary objective of the five-day training programme for sub-inspectors in Ernakulam Rural that concluded on July 24, 2026?

Options: A. To prepare them for cybercrime investigations B. To train them to independently run police stations as SHOs C. To enhance their skills in traffic management D. To familiarise them with new forensic techniques

Answer: B

Explanation: The training programme aimed to prepare sub-inspectors to independently run police stations under the new SHO transition system.

Q3. Which tea estate in Kerala became the first to use drones for transporting harvested tea leaves?

Options: A. Wayanad Tea Estate B. Munnar Tea Estate C. Peermade Tea Estate D. Kannan Devan Hills Plantations

Answer: B

Explanation: A tea company in Munnar has become the first in Kerala to use drones to transport harvested tea leaves from fields to factories.

Q4. What specific demand was raised by tourist taxi drivers during their protest in Kochi?

Options: A. Higher fuel subsidies B. Well-maintained washrooms and common resting spaces at hotels and resorts C. Reduction in permit fees D. Mandatory insurance for drivers

Answer: B

Explanation: Tourist taxi drivers in Kochi demanded well-maintained washrooms and common resting spaces at hotels and resorts.

Q5. Under which constitutional amendment was the voting age in India reduced from 21 to 18?

Options: A. 42nd Constitutional Amendment B. 44th Constitutional Amendment C. 61st Constitutional Amendment D. 73rd Constitutional Amendment

Answer: C

Explanation: The 61st Constitutional Amendment in 1989 reduced the voting age from 21 to 18.

Q6. Which Indian state recently completed the first phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) for electoral rolls, covering over 2 crore electors?

Options: A. Uttar Pradesh B. Maharashtra C. Haryana D. Tamil Nadu

Answer: C

Explanation: Haryana completed the first phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) for electoral rolls, covering over 2 crore electors.

Q7. What financial power was stripped from panchayat pradhans by the West Bengal Assembly?

Options: A. Power to levy local taxes B. Power to sanction development funds C. Power to approve building permits D. Power to manage panchayat assets

Answer: B

Explanation: The West Bengal Assembly passed a bill depriving panchayat pradhans of their financial powers, specifically sanctioning development funds.

Q8. Which government body in Kerala developed the digital content for art education in schools?

Options: A. SCERT Kerala B. Kerala State Institute of Educational Technology (SIET) C. General Education Department D. Kerala Kalamandalam

Answer: B

Explanation: The digital content for art education was developed by the Kerala State Institute of Educational Technology (SIET).

Q9. What was the primary reason cited by the Kerala government for dissolving the board of Milma’s Thiruvananthapuram union?

Options: A. Financial mismanagement B. Ongoing investigations C. Political interference D. Lack of quorum

Answer: B

Explanation: The Kerala government cited ongoing investigations as the reason for dissolving the board of Milma’s Thiruvananthapuram union.

Q10. Which of the following best describes the objective of using drones in Munnar tea estates?

Options: A. To monitor tea leaf quality B. To streamline field logistics and minimise manual handling of green leaves C. To spray pesticides D. To transport workers

Answer: B

Explanation: The initiative aims to streamline field logistics, boost productivity, and minimise manual handling of green leaves.

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Quick Recap

#	Topic	One-line
1	Milma board dissolution	Kerala dissolves Milma’s Thiruvananthapuram union citing ongoing investigations.
2	SHO training	Sub-inspectors in Ernakulam Rural complete five-day training to run police stations as SHOs.
3	Drones in tea estates	Munnar tea estate becomes first in Kerala to use drones for transporting harvested leaves.
4	Taxi drivers’ protest	Kochi taxi drivers demand restroom facilities and common resting spaces at hotels and resorts.
5	SIR phase-I completion	Haryana completes first phase of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) for electoral rolls, covering over 2 crore electors.
6	Lowering MLA/MP age	Telangana CM proposes lowering contesting age for MLA and MP to 21, referencing the 61st Constitutional Amendment.
7	Panchayat financial powers	West Bengal Assembly strips panchayat pradhans of financial powers through a newly passed bill.
8	Defence Minister’s statement	Defence Minister highlights ongoing proxy war challenges during a visit to Ladakh.
9	Digital art education	Kerala government releases digital content for art education in schools, developed by SIET.
10	Constitutional Amendment 61	The 61st Constitutional Amendment reduced the voting age from 21 to 18 in 1989.

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