Kerala PSC Current Affairs Brief — 10 November 2026

The day brings a blend of state initiatives on education and wildlife, alongside significant national developments in politics, economy and environment. Aspirants should note the policy shifts and legal actions that could feature in exams.

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Kerala News

1. Disha higher education exhibition in Malappuram

• Disha higher education exhibition was organized by the Career Guidance and Adolescent Counselling Cell (CG&AC) of the General Education department in Malappuram.
• The exhibition aimed to guide students on higher‑education options after Plus Two, career‑oriented courses and available scholarships.

PSC relevance: Education & Skill Development schemes (Kerala Higher Education)

2. Excise department halts new liquor licences

• The Kerala Excise Department issued a circular banning issuance of new liquor licences until the state government finalises its liquor policy.
• The ban follows the transfer of Excise Commissioner Sreeram Samabasiva Rao after controversy over reclassification of bars and rapid approval of lounge bars at CIAL.

PSC relevance: State Excise Policy and Licensing (Kerala Economy)

3. Order to remove encroachments in Anayirankal dam catchment

• The government ordered removal of encroachments in the catchment area of the Anayirankal dam to protect the primary habitat of wild elephants in the Devikulam range of Idukki.
• Officials highlighted that the encroachments threatened the ecological balance of the dam’s watershed.

PSC relevance: Environment & Wildlife Conservation (Kerala Geography)

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National News

4. Trinamool MLA Paresh Ram Das arrested

• Trinamool Congress MLA Paresh Ram Das was arrested on charges of rape and extortion following the BJP’s accession to power in May 2026.
• The arrest is part of a broader series of detentions that include five former ministers of the Trinamool party.

PSC relevance: Political developments and law & order (Indian Polity)

5. J&K Bank reservation policy controversy

• Jammu & Kashmir Bank announced a reservation policy to fill 1,400 vacancies, including 323 probationary officer posts and 1,033 banking associate positions.
• The policy was pushed by former bank chairman and VHP trustee R.K. Chhibber, prompting public outcry.

PSC relevance: Reservation policy in public sector employment (Indian Polity/Economy)

6. ED attaches properties over PMEGP misuse in Kashmir

• The Enforcement Directorate attached properties in Kashmir in connection with alleged misuse of the Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) loans.
• The case involves a conspiracy between borrowers, officials of Sumbal and Gamud Gadkhud branches of J&K Bank, and unidentified persons.

PSC relevance: Implementation and misuse of central employment schemes (Indian Economy)

7. Ladakh group seeks postponement of local elections

• A Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA) representative claimed the group has asked to postpone panchayat and municipal elections to April‑May 2027, alleging electoral fraud.
• LBA chairman Tsering Dorjey Lakrook warned of “vote chori” and cited removal of 13 crore voters from lists elsewhere as evidence.

PSC relevance: Electoral process and local governance (Indian Polity)

8. Ethanol blend quality dispute

• A minister asserted that the claim about ethanol blend quality is false and demanded independent fuel testing after OMC laboratories failed to provide required results.
• Samples were subsequently sent to NABL‑accredited and ISO‑certified laboratories for verification, as stated by Rizwan Arshad.

PSC relevance: Fuel standards and quality control (Energy Policy)

9. Wayanad conservationist receives award

• Conservationist N. Badusha from Wayanad received an environmental award instituted in memory of Kamarudeen, a former University of Kerala botany reader.
• The award includes a cash prize of ₹25,000, a citation, and a plaque.

PSC relevance: Environmental awards and conservation (Environment)

10. Missing Delhi air‑pollution data during Deepavali

• During the Deepavali period, PM2.5 data for 227 observations across 59 monitoring stations in Delhi were missing from the CPCB website, understating pollution levels.
• Experts said the government will investigate the missing data, as reported by Mishra.

PSC relevance: Air quality monitoring and data integrity (Environment)

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10 MCQs

Q1. Which department organized the Disha higher education exhibition in Malappuram?

Options: A. Department of Higher Education B. Career Guidance and Adolescent Counselling Cell (CG&AC) of the General Education department C. Kerala State Youth Commission D. Kerala Tourism Department

Answer: B

Explanation: The bullet states the exhibition was organized by the CG&AC of the General Education department.

Q2. What was the primary purpose of the Disha exhibition?

Options: A. Promote tourism B. Guide students on higher‑education options after Plus Two, career courses and scholarships C. Recruit teachers D. Launch new sports facilities

Answer: B

Explanation: The bullet mentions the exhibition aimed to guide students on higher‑education options, career‑oriented courses and scholarships.

Q3. Until when did the Kerala Excise Department halt new liquor licences?

Options: A. Until the next fiscal year B. Until the state government finalises its liquor policy C. Until a court order D. Until 2027 elections

Answer: B

Explanation: The bullet specifies the ban remains until the government finalises its liquor policy.

Q4. Who was transferred from the post of Excise Commissioner that preceded the licence ban?

Options: A. Sreeram Samabasiva Rao B. Ramesh Chennithala C. V. Sivankutty D. Rizwan Arshad

Answer: A

Explanation: The bullet notes the transfer of Excise Commissioner Sreeram Samabasiva Rao.

Q5. The removal order for encroachments was issued for the catchment area of which dam?

Options: A. Idukki Dam B. Anayirankal Dam C. Mullaperiyar Dam D. Bhavani Sagar Dam

Answer: B

Explanation: The bullet refers to the catchment area of the Anayirankal dam.

Q6. Which political leader was arrested on rape and extortion charges after BJP came to power in May 2026?

Options: A. Paresh Ram Das B. R.K. Chhibber C. Tsering Dorjey Lakrook D. Rizwan Arshad

Answer: A

Explanation: The bullet identifies Trinamool MLA Paresh Ram Das as the arrested individual.

Q7. How many total vacancies does the J&K Bank reservation policy aim to fill?

Options: A. 1,400 B. 2,000 C. 800 D. 1,100

Answer: A

Explanation: The bullet states the policy will fill 1,400 vacancies.

Q8. The Enforcement Directorate attached properties in Kashmir related to misuse of which central scheme?

Options: A. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana B. PM Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) C. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act D. Swachh Bharat Mission

Answer: B

Explanation: The bullet mentions misuse of the PM Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP).

Q9. Which laboratory accreditation was cited for the independent testing of ethanol samples?

Options: A. ISO‑9001 B. NABL‑accredited C. FDA‑approved D. WHO‑certified

Answer: B

Explanation: The bullet notes samples were sent to NABL‑accredited laboratories.

Q10. How many PM2.5 observations were missing from Delhi’s monitoring data during Deepavali?

Options: A. 150 B. 227 C. 300 D. 59

Answer: B

Explanation: The bullet reports 227 PM2.5 observations were missing.

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Quick Recap

#	Topic	One-line
1	Disha Expo	CG&AC organized a fair in Malappuram to guide post‑Plus Two students.
2	Excise Licence Ban	Kerala Excise halted new liquor licences pending a liquor policy.
3	Elephant Habitat	Encroachments removed from Anayirankal dam catchment to protect elephants.
4	Trinamool Arrest	MLA Paresh Ram Das arrested on rape and extortion charges.
5	J&K Bank Reservation	Bank to fill 1,400 posts under a new reservation scheme.
6	PMEGP Fraud Probe	ED attached Kashmir properties over alleged PMEGP loan misuse.
7	Ladakh Election Delay	Ladakh group seeks to postpone local elections to 2027.
8	Ethanol Blend Row	Minister demands independent testing after OMC lab failure.
9	Conservation Award	Wayanad’s N. Badusha wins ₹25,000 environmental award.
10	Delhi Pollution Data Gap	227 PM2.5 readings missing from CPCB portal during Deepavali.

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