Current Affairs 2026: January to April — Key Events for Kerala PSC

Current Affairs carry 10-15 marks in every Kerala PSC paper. Questions cover national/international events, appointments, awards, sports, science & technology, and Kerala-specific developments from the last 6-12 months before the exam. This digest covers January–April 2026.

January 2026

National

Event	Detail
Republic Day 2026	Celebrated on 26 January; Chief Guest — check latest news
Padma Awards 2026	Announced on Republic Day eve (25 January) — check full list
Union Budget 2026-27	Presented on 1 February by Finance Minister
NITI Aayog	Continues as policy think tank; Chairman = PM

International

Event	Detail
US-Iran tensions	Ongoing negotiations; Pakistan mediating; markets volatile
Trump tariff policies	Reciprocal tariffs affecting global trade; India-US trade tensions
BRICS expansion	New members joining; India’s role in multilateral diplomacy

Science & Technology

Event	Detail
ISRO missions	Check latest satellite/rocket launches
Chandrayaan follow-up	India’s space programme developments
AI developments	Global AI regulation discussions; India’s AI policy

Awards & Honours

Award	Winner	Category
Padma Vibhushan 2026	Check official gazette	Highest civilian honour (after Bharat Ratna)
Padma Bhushan 2026	Check official gazette	Second highest
Padma Shri 2026	Check official gazette	Third highest

February 2026

Union Budget 2026-27 Key Points

The Union Budget is presented on 1 February each year. Key numbers PSC may test:

Term	Meaning
Fiscal Deficit	Government expenditure minus revenue (target usually 4-5% of GDP)
Revenue Deficit	Revenue expenditure minus revenue receipts
GDP growth target	Usually 6-7% for India
Income Tax slabs	Any changes to tax brackets
New schemes	Major new programmes announced

Kerala Specific — February

Event	Detail
Kerala Budget	Usually presented in February-March; check FM and key allocations
Kerala Piravi	November, but budget allocations for celebrations

March 2026

National Events

Event	Detail
International Women’s Day	8 March — government schemes for women
World Water Day	22 March — Jal Jeevan Mission updates
Holi	Festival celebrated across North India

Kerala Events

Event	Detail
Kerala school academic year	Preparations for new academic year (June start)
Temple festivals	Major temple festivals across Kerala (Thrissur Pooram preparations)

April 2026

National Events

Event	Detail
Ambedkar Jayanti	14 April — birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Mahavir Jayanti	Jain festival
Earth Day	22 April — environmental awareness
New financial year	FY 2026-27 starts 1 April

Kerala Events

Event	Detail
Vishu	Malayalam New Year (mid-April); Vishukkani tradition
Kerala PSC exams	Multiple PSC exams scheduled (LDC, Graduate Level)
Thrissur Pooram	Usually April-May; largest temple festival in Kerala

International — April

Event	Detail
US-Iran nuclear talks	Ongoing through Pakistan mediation
Global trade war	Trump tariff escalation; impact on Indian markets
Oil prices	OPEC+ decisions affecting crude oil and petrol/diesel prices

Permanent Current Affairs (Always Tested)

These “current affairs” facts are tested every year regardless of when the exam is held:

Constitutional & Government Heads

Position	Current holder (verify before exam)
President of India	Droupadi Murmu (since 2022)
Vice President	Jagdeep Dhankhar (since 2022)
Prime Minister	Narendra Modi (since 2014)
Chief Justice of India	Check current — changes frequently
RBI Governor	Check current
CAG	Check current
Chief Election Commissioner	Check current

Kerala Government Heads

Position	Current holder (verify)
Governor of Kerala	Check current
Chief Minister	Check current
Kerala HC Chief Justice	Check current
KPSC Chairman	Check current
Kerala DGP	Check current

International Organisation Heads

Organisation	Head	Title
UN Secretary-General	António Guterres	Since 2017
WHO Director-General	Dr. Tedros Adhanom	Since 2017
World Bank President	Ajay Banga	Since 2023
IMF Managing Director	Kristalina Georgieva	Since 2019
WTO Director-General	Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala	Since 2021

Recent Important Appointments (India)

Person	Position	When
Droupadi Murmu	President of India	July 2022
Jagdeep Dhankhar	Vice President	August 2022
Ajay Banga	World Bank President	June 2023 (Indian-origin)

Sports Current Affairs

Cricket

Event	Detail
ICC Champions Trophy 2025	Check venue, winner, player of tournament
IPL 2026	Check ongoing/recent season results
India cricket captain	Check current Test, ODI, T20I captains

Olympics

Event	Detail
Paris 2024 Olympics	Indian medallists — memorise all
LA 2028 Olympics	Upcoming — host city is Los Angeles

Other Sports

Event	Detail
FIFA World Cup 2026	To be held in USA, Canada, Mexico (first tri-hosted WC)
Asian Games	Check latest edition results (India’s medal tally)
Commonwealth Games	Check latest edition and Indian performances

How to Stay Updated for PSC Current Affairs

1. Read one newspaper daily — The Hindu, Indian Express, or Malayala Manorama
2. Monthly magazines — Pratiyogita Darpan, Competition Success Review
3. Trusted current-affairs sources — PIB releases, PRS India, government gazettes
4. This site — We’ll update this digest monthly
5. Focus on: Appointments, Awards, Schemes, International events, Sports results, Science launches
6. Don’t waste time on: Political controversies, opinion pieces, editorial debates — PSC tests facts, not opinions

Kerala-Specific Current Affairs Checklist

Before any PSC exam, make sure you know:

• Current Governor of Kerala
• Current Chief Minister
• Latest Kerala Budget highlights
• Recent Kerala PSC notifications (for the post you’re applying to)
• Kerala’s performance in national rankings (literacy, HDI, health indicators)
• Recent natural disasters or relief operations in Kerala
• New welfare schemes or modifications to existing ones (Kudumbashree, LIFE Mission updates)
• Kerala sports achievements
• Recent Jnanpith/Padma awardees from Kerala

This digest covers January–April 2026. Current affairs are time-sensitive — always cross-check with recent news before your exam. We update this page monthly.