Kerala PSC Current Affairs Brief — 08 September 2026

Today’s digest covers a blend of judicial pronouncements, political developments, and electoral updates affecting Kerala and the nation. Aspirants should note the implications for constitutional law, governance and disaster management.

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Kerala News

1. Kerala HC urges leniency in SC/ST caste proof

• Kerala High Court ruled that denial of constitutionally guaranteed privileges to SC/ST members must be limited to exceptional cases of apparent fraud proven by material independently available to the State.
• The judgment emphasizes that authorities should show leniency while asking members of SC/ST communities to prove their caste status.

PSC relevance: Constitutional Law – Articles 15, 16, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes

2. Alappuzha student arrested in Ernakulam morphing case

• A student from Alappuzha was arrested in connection with a morphing case at Ernakulam college, where a Telegram group included second‑year BBA student Sreehari V.S. who had been previously arrested.
• Police indicated that the youth’s involvement was through the same Telegram group that facilitated the alleged morphing of examination papers.

PSC relevance: Law & Order – Criminal Procedure, Cybercrime

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National News

3. UK recognises India’s carbon credit scheme under CBAM

• The United Kingdom officially recognised India’s carbon credit scheme within its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), allowing UK importers of eligible Indian goods to claim carbon price relief.
• This recognition links India’s climate initiatives to the UK’s carbon tax mechanism, facilitating trade benefits for Indian exporters.

PSC relevance: International Trade – CBAM, Climate Policy

4. Sanjay Kumar Agrawal appointed Rajasthan HC Chief Justice

• Justice Sanjay Kumar Agrawal was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court, succeeding an acting tenure marked by controversy over Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma.
• His appointment comes amid ongoing debates about the functioning and leadership of the Rajasthan High Court since September 2025.

PSC relevance: Judiciary – High Court appointments, Judicial administration

5. UP Congress president Ajay Rai detained amid mosque demolition row

• Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai, along with others, was detained as tensions escalated over the demolition of a mosque in Saharanpur, prompting the party to label the police action as dictatorial.
• The Congress alleged that the state administration was acting on directives of the Bharatiya Janata Party government to silence opposition voices.

PSC relevance: Political Science – State‑centre relations, Law & Order

6. Shinde suspends Sena leader after assault on medical staff

• Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde suspended a Shiv Sena leader who was arrested for allegedly assaulting doctors at a Thane hospital on July 6, marking a second such incident involving a Sena leader.
• The suspension reflects the government’s stance against violence towards healthcare professionals.

PSC relevance: Governance – State executive actions, Public health safety

7. Mizoram electoral rolls updated after SIR

• Following the Summary Revision of Electoral Rolls, Mizoram’s final roll increased to 8.35 lakh electors, with 78,442 deletions and 39,243 additions, resulting in a net increase of 6,963 voters.
• The draft rolls initially listed 8,28,906 electors, and the claims and objections period ended on 2 September.

PSC relevance: Election Management – Electoral roll revision, SIR process

8. Tejashwi Yadav seeks ₹5,000 crore for Bihar flood relief

• Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting a fund of ₹5,000 crore to address flood damage, citing systemic failures in disaster management.
• He argued that the floods were not solely natural but also a result of years of inadequate response, mitigation, and adaptation strategies.

PSC relevance: Disaster Management – Flood response, Central assistance

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10 MCQs

Q1. According to the Kerala High Court ruling, denial of SC/ST privileges is permissible only in what circumstances?

Options: A. Any case where caste is not proven B. Exceptional cases of apparent fraud with independent material C. All cases where documents are missing D. No circumstances

Answer: B

Explanation: The court limited denial to exceptional fraud cases proven by material independently available to the State.

Q2. The student arrested from Alappuzha was linked to a Telegram group that also included which Ernakulam college student?

Options: A. Rahul K. B. Sreehari V.S. C. Anil P. D. Mohan R.

Answer: B

Explanation: Police reports identified the Telegram group as also containing second‑year BBA student Sreehari V.S.

Q3. Under which UK mechanism was India’s carbon credit scheme recognised?

Options: A. ETS B. CBAM C. Green Deal D. Carbon Tax

Answer: B

Explanation: The recognition was made under the United Kingdom’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).

Q4. Who was appointed as the Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court in September 2026?

Options: A. Sanjay Kumar Agrawal B. Sanjeev Prakash Sharma C. Rajesh Kumar D. Amitabh Singh

Answer: A

Explanation: Justice Sanjay Kumar Agrawal was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court.

Q5. Which political figure was detained during the Saharanpur mosque demolition row?

Options: A. Ajay Rai B. Rahul Gandhi C. Amit Shah D. Yogi Adityanath

Answer: A

Explanation: Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai was detained amid the escalating row.

Q6. The suspension of a Shiv Sena leader by Eknath Shinde was related to alleged assault on which group?

Options: A. Police officers B. Journalists C. Doctors D. Teachers

Answer: C

Explanation: The leader was arrested for allegedly assaulting doctors at a Thane hospital.

Q7. After the Summary Revision of Electoral Rolls, what was the net increase in electors in Mizoram?

Options: A. 6,963 B. 7,500 C. 5,000 D. 10,000

Answer: A

Explanation: The final roll showed a net increase of 6,963 voters after deletions and additions.

Q8. How much fund did Tejashwi Yadav request from the Prime Minister for Bihar flood relief?

Options: A. ₹2,000 crore B. ₹5,000 crore C. ₹10,000 crore D. ₹1,000 crore

Answer: B

Explanation: Tejashwi Yadav wrote seeking a fund of ₹5,000 crore for flood mitigation.

Q9. What was the number of electors listed in the draft electoral rolls for Mizoram before the claims and objections period?

Options: A. 8,28,906 B. 8,35,000 C. 8,20,000 D. 8,50,000

Answer: A

Explanation: The draft rolls initially listed 8,28,906 electors.

Q10. The Kerala High Court emphasized that authorities must exhibit what attitude when requesting caste proof from SC/ST members?

Options: A. Strictness B. Leniency C. Indifference D. Hostility

Answer: B

Explanation: The judgment calls for leniency in asking members to prove their caste status.

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Quick Recap

#	Topic	One-line
1	SC/ST ruling	Denial allowed only in exceptional fraud cases with independent material.
2	Student arrest	Alappuzha student linked to Telegram group with Sreehari V.S. arrested.
3	UK carbon credit	India’s carbon credit scheme recognised under UK’s CBAM.
4	Rajasthan HC chief	Sanjay Kumar Agrawal sworn in as Rajasthan High Court Chief Justice.
5	UP Congress detention	Congress president Ajay Rai detained amid Saharanpur mosque demolition row.
6	Shinde suspends Sena	Shiv Sena leader suspended after alleged assault on doctors.
7	Mizoram rolls	Net increase of 6,963 electors after SIR, final total 8.35 lakh.
8	Bihar flood fund	Tejashwi Yadav requests ₹5,000 crore for flood relief.
9	Mizoram draft count	Draft electoral rolls listed 8,28,906 electors before objections.
10	Leniency directive	Kerala High Court urges leniency when asking SC/ST members for caste proof.

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