Kerala PSC Current Affairs Brief — 27 September 2026

The day’s news blends health alerts from Kerala with major political developments across India. Aspirants should note the epidemiological data, technology initiatives and several election‑related controversies.

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Kerala News

1. Ernakulam records highest influenza cases in Kerala

• As of 26 September 2026, Ernakulam district reported 969 confirmed influenza cases, the highest count among all districts in Kerala.
• The state total for September reached 2,205 confirmed cases and 20 deaths were attributed to influenza.

PSC relevance: Public Health, Epidemiology, State Health Schemes

2. Kottarakara native’s organs allocated to hospitals

• Following brain death, the donor’s liver and one kidney were transplanted at KIMSHEALTH hospital for end‑stage patients.
• The remaining kidney was allocated to Government Medical College, Kottayam, benefiting another renal‑failure patient.

PSC relevance: Health Policy, Organ Transplantation, Hospital Management

3. Kerala to use AI and digital tools for tourism

• Tourism Minister P.C. Vishnunadh announced a plan to employ artificial intelligence and cutting‑edge digital platforms to enhance the tourist experience across Kerala.
• The initiative aims to shift from isolated destination packages to a holistic ‘wholesome Keralam experience’ for visitors.

PSC relevance: Technology in Governance, Tourism Policy, Digital Initiatives

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National News

4. MNS, Shiv Sena plan joint protest against ECI

• The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena and Shiv Sena (UBT) scheduled a joint demonstration on 4 October 2026 to protest the Election Commission of India.
• Leaders accused ECI chief Gyanesh Kumar of acting as a BJP ally, labeling the commission a ‘wing of BJP’.

PSC relevance: Political Parties, Election Commission, Electoral Reforms

5. Mehbooba Mufti urges secular participation in Delhi protest

• Former Jammu & Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti called on secular‑minded citizens to join a protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on 29 September 2026.
• The rally is organized by the Monitoring Committee for Indian Muslims, focusing on issues of religious freedom.

PSC relevance: Political Movements, Secularism, Civil Society

6. West Bengal by‑polls set for 6 October amid low contestation

• By‑polls for the Nandigram and Rejinagar assembly constituencies are scheduled for 6 October 2026.
• Reports indicate a lack of competition, with non‑BJP candidates facing intimidation and drop‑outs.

PSC relevance: State Elections, Electoral Violence, West Bengal Politics

7. CJI Surya Kant stresses victim‑centred justice

• Chief Justice Surya Kant said that justice must reach vulnerable and unheard citizens, not remain confined to courtrooms.
• His comments were made at the inauguration of the first Victim Rights Centre in Bihar.

PSC relevance: Judicial Reforms, Access to Justice, Legal Aid

8. Trade unions and farmers demand removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar

• Left‑leaning trade unions and farm organisations have joined protests calling for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
• The CPI(M) cited a survey indicating deleted voter records still residing in villages of Bihar.

PSC relevance: Electoral Integrity, Labour Movements, Voter Registration

9. Explosion in Maharashtra kills four, injures five

• A metal container carrying gelatin sticks attached to a tractor exploded in Yavatmal district, Maharashtra, resulting in four deaths and five injuries.
• Police identified the cause as an air cylinder near the tyre of the tractor used for blasting work that detonated.

PSC relevance: Industrial Safety, Disaster Management, Maharashtra State Affairs

10. Jaishankar rebukes Pakistan on terrorism at UNGA

• At the United Nations General Assembly, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar warned Pakistan’s prime minister about the persistent threat of terrorism.
• He also referenced concerns regarding the Indus Waters Treaty during his address.

PSC relevance: International Relations, India‑Pakistan Issues, UN Diplomacy

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10 MCQs

Q1. As of 26 September 2026, how many confirmed influenza cases were reported in Ernakulam district?

Options: A. 869 B. 969 C. 1,069 D. 1,269

Answer: B

Explanation: As of 26 September 2026, Ernakulam district reported 969 confirmed influenza cases, the highest count among all districts in Kerala.

Q2. What was the total number of confirmed influenza cases recorded in Kerala during September 2026?

Options: A. 1,805 B. 2,005 C. 2,205 D. 2,405

Answer: C

Explanation: The state total for September reached 2,205 confirmed cases and 20 deaths were attributed to influenza.

Q3. Which hospital received the donor’s liver and one kidney after the brain‑death of the Kottarakara native?

Options: A. Government Medical College, Kottayam B. KIMSHEALTH hospital C. Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences D. Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute

Answer: B

Explanation: Following brain death, the donor’s liver and one kidney were transplanted at KIMSHEALTH hospital for end‑stage patients.

Q4. Who announced Kerala’s plan to use artificial intelligence and digital tools to enhance tourism?

Options: A. P.C. Vishnunadh B. Oommen Chandy C. K. Krishnan D. A. K. Antony

Answer: A

Explanation: Tourism Minister P.C. Vishnunadh announced a plan to employ artificial intelligence and cutting‑edge digital platforms to enhance the tourist experience across Kerala.

Q5. On which date did the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena and Shiv Sena (UBT) schedule their joint protest against the Election Commission of India?

Options: A. 2 October 2026 B. 4 October 2026 C. 6 October 2026 D. 8 October 2026

Answer: B

Explanation: The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena and Shiv Sena (UBT) scheduled a joint demonstration on 4 October 2026 to protest the Election Commission of India.

Q6. Which individual was accused of being a BJP ally and heading the Election Commission, according to the protest leaders?

Options: A. Rajiv Kumar B. Gyanesh Kumar C. Sukhbir Singh D. Arun Goel

Answer: B

Explanation: Leaders accused ECI chief Gyanesh Kumar of acting as a BJP ally, labeling the commission a ‘wing of BJP’.

Q7. Mehbooba Mufti called for secular‑minded citizens to join a protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on which date?

Options: A. 27 September 2026 B. 28 September 2026 C. 29 September 2026 D. 30 September 2026

Answer: C

Explanation: Former Jammu & Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti called on secular‑minded citizens to join a protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on 29 September 2026.

Q8. The by‑polls for Nandigram and Rejinagar assembly constituencies are scheduled for which day in October 2026?

Options: A. 4 October B. 5 October C. 6 October D. 7 October

Answer: C

Explanation: By‑polls for the Nandigram and Rejinagar assembly constituencies are scheduled for 6 October 2026.

Q9. How many people were killed in the explosion of a metal container carrying gelatin sticks in Yavatmal district, Maharashtra?

Options: A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5

Answer: C

Explanation: A metal container carrying gelatin sticks attached to a tractor exploded in Yavatmal district, Maharashtra, resulting in four deaths and five injuries.

Q10. Which Indian minister warned Pakistan’s prime minister about terrorism during the United Nations General Assembly session?

Options: A. Nirmala Sitharaman B. S. Jaishankar C. R. Sharmila D. P. Chidambaram

Answer: B

Explanation: At the United Nations General Assembly, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar warned Pakistan’s prime minister about the persistent threat of terrorism.

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Quick Recap

#	Topic	One-line
1	Influenza Surge	Ernakulam logged 969 cases; Kerala total 2,205 with 20 deaths in September.
2	Organ Donation	Kottarakara donor’s liver and kidney went to KIMSHEALTH; other kidney to Govt Medical College Kottayam.
3	AI Tourism	Tourism Minister P.C. Vishnunadh unveiled AI‑driven plan for a holistic Kerala visitor experience.
4	ECI Protests	MNS and Shiv Sena set a joint protest for 4 Oct, accusing CEC Gyanesh Kumar of BJP bias.
5	Mufti’s Delhi Rally	Mehbooba Mufti urged secular citizens to protest at Jantar Mantar on 29 Sep, organized by a Muslim monitoring committee.
6	West Bengal Bypolls	Nandigram and Rejinagar polls slated for 6 Oct amid reports of intimidation and low competition.
7	Judicial Reform	CJI Surya Kant called for justice to reach vulnerable citizens at the launch of Bihar’s Victim Rights Centre.
8	Labor‑Farm Protest	Trade unions and farmers demanded removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, citing deleted voter records in Bihar.
9	Maharashtra Blast	Explosion of gelatin‑stick container in Yavatmal killed four and injured five.
10	UNGA Statement	External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar warned Pakistan on terrorism and mentioned the Indus Waters Treaty.

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