Monday, 21 September 2026
Kerala PSC Current Affairs Brief — 21 September 2026
The day brings a mix of Kerala‑focused environmental initiatives and notable national political and health developments. Aspirants should note the policy details and figures for quick recall.
Kerala News
1. Boating services resume at Peruvannamuzhi
- The district administration decided to resume boating services at the Peruvannamuzhi reservoir and launch a new solar‑powered boating service at Thonikadavu.
- Solar‑powered boats will be used to minimise pollution and promote eco‑friendly tourism in the region.
PSC relevance: Tourism & Environment
2. ₹93.22 crore coastal protection project for Pozhiyoor
- The Kerala Chief Minister announced a ₹93.22‑crore coastal protection project for Pozhiyoor to defend against invading waves.
- The project will employ a combination of groynes, a seawall and tetrapods as structural measures.
PSC relevance: Coastal Management, Disaster Management
3. State‑level conclave on human‑wildlife conflict
- A state‑level conclave will be held to discuss strategies for addressing human‑wildlife conflict, with participation from experts of Veterinary University, Kerala Agricultural University, ICRISAT, Wildlife Institute of India and Kerala Forest Research Institute.
- Farmers will also be part of the discussions to formulate mitigation measures.
PSC relevance: Forestry & Wildlife Management
National News
4. INLD leader Sampat Singh attacks BJP’s ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyaan’
- INLD leader Sampat Singh criticised the BJP’s ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyaan’, alleging misuse of state machinery for forced participation.
- He described the scheme as a deep moral and financial corruption affecting the party.
PSC relevance: Political Parties & Electoral Processes
5. SR Group of Institutions signs MoU with SODES
- The S.R. Group of Institutions in Lucknow signed a five‑year MoU with the State Open and Distance Education Society (SODES) to strengthen digital education and skill development.
- The MoU aims to align education more closely with industry and societal requirements, according to Vice Chairman Piyush Singh Chauhan.
PSC relevance: Education & Skill Development
6. BJD pressures BJP over MMDR amendment act
- The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has mounted pressure on the BJP‑led government over the MMDR amendment act, seeking a special session of the Odisha assembly.
- Former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik wrote to Chief Minister Mohan Majhi, claiming the amendment strips Odisha of its constitutional right to levy taxes on mineral wealth.
PSC relevance: Fiscal Federalism, State Finance
7. Uttar Pradesh touted as growth engine by CM Yogi
- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said the state, once labeled BIMARU, has become the country’s growth engine.
- He highlighted that 54,000 Banking Correspondent “Sakhis” are providing banking services in villages across Uttar Pradesh.
PSC relevance: State Economic Development
8. India’s magnet mission lacks clear measure
- Analysts point out that India’s magnet mission lacks a clear measure to assess the strategic impact of rare‑earth resource development and reduction of imports from China.
- The policy challenge lies in understanding the intermediate steps between resource availability and strategic autonomy.
PSC relevance: Science & Technology Policy
9. Tamil Nadu dengue cases decline for third year
- Tamil Nadu recorded 17,049 dengue cases and nine deaths up to 19 September 2026, marking a decline for the third consecutive year.
- The state health department attributes the reduction to intensified vector control measures and public awareness campaigns.
PSC relevance: Public Health & Epidemiology
10 MCQs
Q1. What new service will be launched at Thonikadavu as part of the revived boating initiative?
Options: A. Fishing B. Solar‑powered boating C. Water sports D. Cruise ships
Answer: B
Explanation: Bullet states a new solar‑powered boating service will be launched at Thonikadavu.
Q2. Which type of boats are chosen to minimise pollution in the Peruvannamuzhi tourism project?
Options: A. Diesel‑powered B. Solar‑powered C. Electric‑motor D. Paddle boats
Answer: B
Explanation: Bullet mentions solar‑powered boats will be used to minimise pollution.
Q3. What is the announced budget for the Pozhiyoor coastal protection project?
Options: A. ₹50 crore B. ₹93.22 crore C. ₹120 crore D. ₹200 crore
Answer: B
Explanation: Bullet specifies a ₹93.22‑crore coastal protection project for Pozhiyoor.
Q4. Which structural measures are included in the Pozhiyoor project?
Options: A. Breakwaters only B. Groynes, seawall and tetrapods C. Dykes and sandbags D. Mangrove plantation
Answer: B
Explanation: Bullet lists groynes, a seawall and tetrapods as the measures.
Q5. Which institutions will participate in the human‑wildlife conflict conclave?
Options: A. ISRO B. Veterinary University, Kerala Agricultural University, ICRISAT, Wildlife Institute of India and Kerala Forest Research Institute C. NIT D. AIIMS
Answer: B
Explanation: Bullet enumerates those specific institutions as participants.
Q6. Who alleged misuse of state machinery in the BJP’s ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyaan’?
Options: A. Piyush Singh Chauhan B. Naveen Patnaik C. Sampat Singh D. Yogi Adityanath
Answer: C
Explanation: Bullet identifies INLD leader Sampat Singh as the critic.
Q7. How long is the MoU between S.R. Group of Institutions and SODES?
Options: A. One year B. Three years C. Five years D. Ten years
Answer: C
Explanation: Bullet states the MoU is for five years.
Q8. Which state’s government is being pressured over the MMDR amendment act?
Options: A. Odisha B. West Bengal C. Tamil Nadu D. Kerala
Answer: A
Explanation: Bullet refers to the BJD’s pressure concerning the Odisha MMDR amendment.
Q9. Which former label did Uttar Pradesh shed according to its Chief Minister?
Options: A. Naxal B. BIMARU C. Red Zone D. Backward
Answer: B
Explanation: Bullet notes that Uttar Pradesh was once labeled BIMARU.
Q10. How many dengue cases were reported in Tamil Nadu up to 19 September 2026?
Options: A. 10,500 B. 15,300 C. 17,049 D. 20,000
Answer: C
Explanation: Bullet records 17,049 dengue cases up to that date.
Quick Recap
| # | Topic | One-line |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boating revival | Solar‑powered boats to restart at Peruvannamuzhi and Thonikadavu. |
| 2 | Coastal defence | ₹93.22 crore project for Pozhiyoor using groynes, seawall, tetrapods. |
| 3 | Human‑wildlife conclave | Experts and farmers to discuss conflict mitigation strategies. |
| 4 | BJP scheme criticism | INLD’s Sampat Singh accuses ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyaan’ of misuse. |
| 5 | Education MoU | SR Group signs five‑year digital education MoU with SODES. |
| 6 | Odisha tax issue | BJD pressures BJP over MMDR amendment affecting mineral tax rights. |
| 7 | UP growth claim | CM Yogi says UP, once BIMARU, is now a growth engine. |
| 8 | Magnet mission gap | Policy lacks clear measure for rare‑earth strategic impact. |
| 9 | Dengue decline | Tamil Nadu reports 17,049 cases, a third‑year drop. |
| 10 | PSC prep | Ten MCQs test key facts from today’s current‑affairs. |
Sources: The Hindu, Indian Express, PIB. Compiled via RSS feeds and verified at time of publication.
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