Kerala PSC Current Affairs Brief — 04 October 2026

Today’s digest covers significant developments in Kerala, including healthcare and child rights. Nationally, issues like drought and elections take center stage.

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Kerala News

1. AIIMS for Keralam: Kozhikode under consideration

• M.K. Raghavan, MP, and three MLAs urge the Chief Minister to establish AIIMS at Kinalur.
• Concerns raised over reports that other locations are being considered for the project.

PSC relevance: Indian Polity, Health Infrastructure

2. Encroachment removal for student right of way

• Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights directs Karode grama panchayat to evict encroachers.
• The directive aims to ensure the right of way for children on ‘puramboke’ land.

PSC relevance: Indian Polity, Child Rights

3. Organ transplant institute in Kozhikode

• ₹271 crore allocated for the institute in Chevayur.
• The project aims to reduce the cost of surgery to one-third by consolidating services.

PSC relevance: Health Infrastructure, Indian Economy

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National News

4. Karnataka faces severe drought

• Kharge writes to PM and HM about Karnataka’s worst drought in 150 years.
• Adequate help from the Centre is deemed necessary to face the drought.

PSC relevance: Indian Geography, Disaster Management

5. Rajasthan Panchayat elections announced

• Elections to be held in four phases from October 23.
• Elections follow delimitation and reorganisation of Panchayati Raj institutions.

PSC relevance: Indian Polity, Panchayati Raj

6. Odisha Governor addresses teaching post vacancies

• Governor directs filling of teaching posts amid 70% vacancy in public universities.
• Recruitment process to be initiated by November and completed by the end of the month.

PSC relevance: Indian Education System, Governance

7. Hydropower projects in J&K considered

• Centre considers new hydropower projects, including in J&K’s Sawalkot.
• The project faces objections from Pakistan, seeking consultation.

PSC relevance: International Relations, Indian Economy

8. Russia to take 70,000 Indian skilled workers

• Government informs parliamentary panel about Russia’s agreement.
• The meeting also discussed India’s stance on the Ukraine conflict.

PSC relevance: International Relations, Indian Economy

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10 MCQs

Q1. Which location is under active consideration for establishing AIIMS in Kerala?

Options: A. Thiruvananthapuram B. Kozhikode C. Kochi D. Kollam

Answer: B

Explanation: M.K. Raghavan and MLAs urged for AIIMS at Kinalur, Kozhikode.

Q2. What directive did the Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights issue?

Options: A. Build new schools B. Evict encroachers C. Provide free meals D. Increase teachers

Answer: B

Explanation: The directive was to evict encroachers to ensure the right of way for children.

Q3. How much is allocated for the organ transplant institute in Kozhikode?

Options: A. ₹100 crore B. ₹150 crore C. ₹271 crore D. ₹300 crore

Answer: C

Explanation: ₹271 crore is set aside for the institute in Chevayur.

Q4. What natural disaster is Karnataka currently facing?

Options: A. Flood B. Earthquake C. Drought D. Cyclone

Answer: C

Explanation: Karnataka is facing its worst drought in 150 years.

Q5. When are the Rajasthan Panchayat elections scheduled to begin?

Options: A. October 10 B. October 15 C. October 23 D. October 30

Answer: C

Explanation: Elections will be held in four phases starting October 23.

Q6. What percentage of teaching posts are vacant in Odisha’s public universities?

Options: A. 30% B. 50% C. 70% D. 90%

Answer: C

Explanation: There is a 70% vacancy in teaching posts.

Q7. Which country has agreed to take 70,000 Indian skilled workers?

Options: A. USA B. UK C. Russia D. Germany

Answer: C

Explanation: Russia has agreed to take 70,000 Indian skilled workers.

Q8. Which hydropower project in J&K is facing objections from Pakistan?

Options: A. Baglihar B. Sawalkot C. Kishanganga D. Ratle

Answer: B

Explanation: The Sawalkot project is facing objections from Pakistan.

Q9. Who wrote to the PM and HM regarding Karnataka’s drought?

Options: A. Rahul Gandhi B. Kharge C. Modi D. Amit Shah

Answer: B

Explanation: Kharge wrote to the PM and HM about the drought.

Q10. What is the focus of the organ transplant institute in Kozhikode?

Options: A. Cancer treatment B. Heart surgery C. Organ transplantation D. Neurology

Answer: C

Explanation: The institute focuses on organ transplantation.

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Quick Recap

#	Topic	One-line
1	AIIMS in Kerala	Kozhikode under consideration for AIIMS.
2	Child Rights	Encroachment removal for student pathways.
3	Organ Transplant	Kozhikode institute to reduce surgery costs.
4	Karnataka Drought	Kharge seeks Centre’s help for severe drought.
5	Rajasthan Elections	Panchayat elections to start on October 23.
6	Odisha Vacancies	Governor addresses 70% teaching post vacancies.
7	Hydropower in J&K	Sawalkot project faces Pakistan’s objections.
8	India-Russia Relations	Russia to take 70,000 Indian skilled workers.

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