Kerala PSC Current Affairs Brief — 15 October 2026

The latest Kerala PSC brief presents a mix of health, economic and governance updates from the state and across India. It also highlights key national developments relevant for exam preparation.

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Kerala News

1. Cardiology department staffing shortfall at Kozhikode MCH

• The sanctioned permanent staff strength of doctors in the Cardiology department at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital is 14, but only eight doctors are currently on the rolls.
• One of the eight doctors has been sent on a working‑arrangement basis to the Government Medical College Hospital in Wayanad.

PSC relevance: Health sector staffing, Public Health administration

2. CMFRI’s STI hub creates micro‑enterprises

• The CMFRI’s Sustainable Technology Innovation hub has helped set up 84 micro‑enterprises across eight districts of Kerala.
• The initiative directly benefits 469 people, including 220 women and six transpersons, and has raised household incomes of beneficiaries by 30% to 35%.

PSC relevance: Rural development, Micro‑enterprise schemes, Women empowerment

3. Sudha Pillai panel submits KIIFB restructuring report

• The Sudha Pillai panel submitted a report on the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) recommending measures for restructuring the board and redeploying its institutional capacities within the government.
• The terms of reference also included guidance on future actions regarding subsidiary or spin‑off entities established by KIIFB.

PSC relevance: Finance, Public sector restructuring, Institutional reforms

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National News

4. J&K High Court seeks policy on government accommodation retention

• The Jammu & Kashmir High Court has asked the state government to formulate a policy on the retention of government accommodation by former Chief Minister Azad and BJP leader Raina.
• In a similar 2022 case, the court refused to protect any persons from eviction from government properties on security grounds.

PSC relevance: Judicial pronouncements, Public property law

5. MHA portal requests demographic change data from citizens

• The Ministry of Home Affairs has launched a portal that asks citizens to detail demographic changes in their areas, seeking information on illegal immigration and other external factors.
• The portal solicits inputs from central and state government bodies, NGOs, academics, international organisations, and ordinary citizens.

PSC relevance: Internal security, Data collection mechanisms

6. ‘Blue drum’ murder case: death sentences handed out

• A Meerut court sentenced the wife and partner of the accused in the “Blue drum” murder case to death.
• The judge referenced the Mahabharata, stating that punishment must be proportionate to the gravity of the offence.

PSC relevance: Criminal law, Judicial sentencing principles

7. Telangana power supply to farms falls below eight hours

• Telangana’s Minister Harish Rao reported that the state is providing less than 8 hours of power supply to farms, with frequent interruptions.
• Rao inspected the Gattu sub‑station in Gadwal district and examined the logbook for details on farm power supply.

PSC relevance: Energy policy, Agricultural infrastructure

8. Marco Rubio to visit Mumbai and Jamnagar, skipping Delhi

• Former U.S. Senator Marco Rubio will skip Delhi and travel to Mumbai and Jamnagar next week.
• His visit to the Reliance refinery in Jamnagar is scheduled a day after the U.S. President is expected to decide on sanctions on Russian oil imports.

PSC relevance: India‑US relations, Energy diplomacy

9. Bengaluru Metro aids rapid organ transport

• The Bengaluru Metro facilitated the rapid transport of a vital organ from Sparsh Hospital in Yeshwantpur to Apollo Hospital in Seshadripuram.
• The swift movement helped address a medical emergency for the recipient patient.

PSC relevance: Urban transport, Health emergency logistics

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10 MCQs

Q1. What is the sanctioned permanent staff strength of doctors in the Cardiology department at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital?

Options: A. 14 B. 12 C. 10 D. 8

Answer: A

Explanation: The bulletin states the sanctioned strength is 14 doctors.

Q2. How many doctors are currently on the rolls in that Cardiology department?

Options: A. 14 B. 10 C. 8 D. 6

Answer: C

Explanation: Only eight doctors are on the rolls as per the news item.

Q3. How many micro‑enterprises were set up by CMFRI’s Sustainable Technology Innovation hub?

Options: A. 50 B. 84 C. 100 D. 120

Answer: B

Explanation: The initiative helped set up 84 micro‑enterprises across eight districts.

Q4. What percentage increase in household incomes did the CMFRI initiative achieve for beneficiaries?

Options: A. 10‑15% B. 20‑25% C. 30‑35% D. 40‑45%

Answer: C

Explanation: Beneficiaries saw income rises of 30% to 35%.

Q5. Who headed the panel that submitted the report on KIIFB?

Options: A. Sudha Pillai B. K. Radhakrishnan C. N. K. Singh D. P. K. Mishra

Answer: A

Explanation: The report was submitted by the Sudha Pillai panel.

Q6. What did the Jammu & Kashmir High Court ask the state government to formulate?

Options: A. New education policy B. Policy on retention of government accommodation C. Health scheme D. Tourism plan

Answer: B

Explanation: The court asked for a policy on retention of government accommodation.

Q7. Which ministry launched a portal to collect demographic change data from citizens?

Options: A. Ministry of External Affairs B. Ministry of Home Affairs C. Ministry of Finance D. Ministry of Rural Development

Answer: B

Explanation: The Ministry of Home Affairs launched the portal.

Q8. What was the sentence handed down in the Meerut ‘Blue drum’ murder case?

Options: A. Life imprisonment B. Death penalty C. 10 years D. Acquittal

Answer: B

Explanation: The court sentenced the wife and partner to death.

Q9. How many hours of power supply are being provided to farms in Telangana, according to the minister?

Options: A. 12 hours B. 10 hours C. 8 hours D. Less than 8 hours

Answer: D

Explanation: The state is providing less than 8 hours of power to farms.

Q10. Which transport system facilitated the rapid organ transfer in Bengaluru?

Options: A. Karnataka State Road Transport B. Bengaluru Metro C. Private ambulance D. Indian Railways

Answer: B

Explanation: The Bengaluru Metro enabled the swift organ transport.

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Quick Recap

#	Topic	One-line
1	Cardiology staffing	Kozhikode MCH cardiology dept has 14 sanctioned posts but only 8 doctors on roll.
2	CMFRI micro‑enterprises	CMFRI’s STI hub created 84 micro‑enterprises, boosting incomes by 30‑35% for 469 beneficiaries.
3	KIIFB panel	Sudha Pillai panel submitted KIIFB restructuring report with recommendations on subsidiaries.
4	J&K housing policy	J&K High Court seeks a policy on retaining government accommodation for ex‑CM Azad and Raina.
5	MHA demographic portal	MHA portal asks citizens to report demographic changes, focusing on illegal immigration.
6	Blue drum case	Meerut court sentenced the accused’s wife and partner to death in the Blue drum murder case.
7	Telangana farm power	Telangana provides less than 8 hours of power to farms, with frequent interruptions.
8	Rubio US‑India visit	Marco Rubio will skip Delhi, visiting Mumbai and Jamnagar for a refinery tour.
9	Bengaluru organ transport	Bengaluru Metro enabled rapid organ transfer between Sparsh and Apollo hospitals.
10	Exam prep MCQs	Ten multiple‑choice questions cover the above ten current‑affairs facts.

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