Kerala PSC Current Affairs Quiz — Last 6 months

Consider the following statements about the India–France ATL Bridge (June 2026): 1. It was launched by Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, and La Fondation Dassault Systèmes. 2. It establishes the first School Innovation Lab in France, inspired by India's Atal Tinkering Lab framework. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Who has been appointed the next Chief of the Army Staff with effect from 30 June 2026?

Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, the Chief of the Army Staff-designate, was commissioned in December 1986 into which arm?

As an Army Commander, Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth earned the rare distinction of commanding which two operational Army Commands?

Consider the following statements: 1. Under Article 53(2) of the Constitution, the supreme command of the Defence Forces of the Union is vested in the President. 2. Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth was serving as Vice Chief of the Army Staff when appointed the next Army Chief. 3. General Upendra Dwivedi retires on 30 June 2026. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

According to Dr Jitendra Singh (June 2026), the number of start-ups in India has grown from around 350 to about how many?

Consider the following statements based on Dr Jitendra Singh's remarks of 13 June 2026: 1. India's start-up movement has created nearly 24–25 lakh jobs over the last decade. 2. India is the world's second-largest start-up ecosystem. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Under which provision has the National Biodiversity Authority reconstituted its Expert Committee on Agrobiodiversity (June 2026)?

Consider the following statements about the NBA's Expert Committee on Agrobiodiversity (June 2026): 1. It has been reconstituted for a period of one year. 2. Dr P. L. Gautam, a former Chairperson of both the NBA and PPVFRA, is its Chair. 3. The Chairperson of PPVFRA serves as its Co-Chair. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

INS Sharda concluded a port call at which port on 13 June 2026?

What was all-India retail inflation (CPI, base 2024) for May 2026, as released on 12 June 2026?

What was food inflation based on the All India Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI) for May 2026?

According to the CPI release for May 2026, how did rural and urban retail inflation compare?

Consider the following statements about the CPI release of 12 June 2026: 1. The CPI series used has 2024 as its base year (2024=100). 2. The release is issued by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. 3. Rural inflation in May 2026 was higher than urban inflation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

How many trainees of Batch 01/26 passed out at INS Chilka on 12 June 2026?

Consider the following statements about the INS Chilka passing out parade of 12 June 2026: 1. The batch included 116 women Agniveers. 2. 265 Naviks of the Indian Coast Guard were part of the batch. 3. The trainees completed 16 weeks of ab-initio training. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Supernova SN 2023zcu, studied by ARIES scientists (June 2026), was discovered at the edge of which galaxy?

Consider the following statements based on the DST release on SN 2023zcu (June 2026): 1. The study was published in The Astrophysical Journal by ARIES scientists with international researchers. 2. Type IIP supernovae occur when a red supergiant of about 8–17 solar masses reaches the end of its life. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Air India Flight AI-171, the subject of an AAIB interim statement on 12 June 2026, was which aircraft type?

Which ICAO Annex sets the international standards under which the AAIB is investigating the AI-171 accident?

Consider the following statements about the AI-171 accident investigation: 1. The AAIB is investigating under the Aircraft (Investigation of Accidents and Incidents) Rules, 2017. 2. The Final Report will be released after the international review and consultation prescribed under ICAO Annex 13. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

What cap is included in the diesel retail supply order notified by the Petroleum Ministry on 12 June 2026, which the ministry said is far above a private vehicle's need?

According to the Petroleum Ministry, in how many districts did diesel sales at PSU OMC retail outlets grow by more than 10% in May 2026 over May 2025?

What was the main reason given by the Petroleum Ministry for bulk diesel buyers shifting to PSU retail outlets in 2026?

Varya, launched on 12 June 2026 with support from the IndiaAI Mission's subsidised compute, is which kind of AI model?

Indian Navy stealth frigate INS Tarkash arrived at which port on 12 June 2026 during its South West Indian Ocean deployment?

From which merchant tanker did the Indian Navy recover an unexploded missile warhead off Kochi (announced June 2026)?

Which naval command deployed the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team for the MT Olympic Life warhead recovery?

Who led the Indian delegation and delivered India's plenary statement at the 114th International Labour Conference in June 2026?

At the 114th ILC, India highlighted the consolidation of how many central labour laws into four Labour Codes?

Consider the following statements about the International Labour Organization, which convened the 114th ILC in June 2026: 1. The ILO has functioned since 1919. 2. The ILO is the only tripartite agency of the United Nations, bringing together governments, employers and workers. 3. The ILO has over 190 member States. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

According to the Second Advance Estimates of 2025-26 released in June 2026, total horticulture production in India is estimated at about how much?

Consider the following statements about the Second Advance Estimates of horticulture for 2025-26: 1. Fruit production is expected to grow faster than vegetable production. 2. Onion production is estimated to be higher than in 2024-25. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

As per the 2025-26 Second Advance Estimates, which vegetable has the largest estimated production among onion, potato and tomato?

Which team did Mexico defeat in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on 11 June 2026?

Who scored the first goal of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the opening match on 11 June 2026?

Consider the following statements about the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026: 1. The match was played at Mexico City Stadium. 2. Three players were sent off during the match. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

As per the Union Cabinet resolution of 10 June 2026, whose record of continuous service as elected Prime Minister did Narendra Modi surpass?

How many days of continuous service as an elected Prime Minister did Narendra Modi complete on 10 June 2026, as per the Cabinet resolution?

Consider the following statements about the Cabinet resolution of 10 June 2026: 1. Jawaharlal Nehru's record of continuous service as elected PM covered the period 1952 to 1964. 2. The resolution notes that the Prime Minister is approaching 25 years of continuous service as Head of Government. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

How many eminent artists were elected as Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellows (Akademi Ratna) for 2024 and 2025, as announced in June 2026?

What prize money does the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship (Akademi Ratna) carry?

Consider the following statements about the Sangeet Natak Akademi honours: 1. The Akademi Fellowship is restricted to 40 persons at any given time. 2. The Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards have been conferred since 1952. 3. The Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (Akademi Puraskar) carries a purse of ₹3 lakh. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

How many companies in total have been selected under Round-3 of the PLI Scheme for Textiles, as announced in June 2026?

What is the total committed investment of the 96 companies selected under Round-3 of the Textile PLI Scheme?

Consider the following statements about the PLI Scheme for Textiles: 1. The scheme was approved with a budgetary outlay of ₹10,683 crore. 2. It covers MMF apparel, MMF fabrics and segments/products of technical textiles. 3. It primarily targets cotton yarn and handloom products. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

As on 9 June 2026, what was the total amount of guarantees issued under ECLGS 5.0?

Consider the following statements about ECLGS 5.0: 1. It was approved by the Union Cabinet on 5 May 2026. 2. It provides 100% guarantee cover to MSME loans and 90% to non-MSME loans. 3. Private sector banks account for most of the guarantees issued. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

For which service did the Ministry of Defence sign a ₹449 crore contract for 20 Enhanced Capability GNSS Jammers on 10 June 2026?

The ECGNSS Jammer contract signed in June 2026 falls under which procurement category, with what minimum indigenous content?

The Holy Relics of Arhant Sariputra and Arhant Maudgalyayana were exposed for veneration at which monastery in Mongolia (May–June 2026)?

Which state government partnered the National Museum of India in organising the exposition of the relics in Mongolia in 2026?

To mark 10 years of PMSMA on 9 June 2026, J.P. Nadda released a commemorative coin of what denomination?

Under PMSMA, free antenatal care is provided to pregnant women by specialist doctors on which day of every month?

According to the Sample Registration System cited in June 2026, India's Maternal Mortality Ratio for 2022–24 stands at:

Consider the following statements about the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA): 1. It was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 9 June 2016. 2. It aims to provide free, comprehensive antenatal care through specialist doctors. 3. Its services are provided on the 1st day of every month. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which foreign university received a Letter of Approval on 9 June 2026 to set up its campus in Bengaluru?

In which city will the University of Bristol and the University of York set up their Indian campuses?

Consider the following statements about the Letters of Approval issued on 9 June 2026: 1. They were handed over by the Chairman of the University Grants Commission. 2. Two of the three universities will set up their campuses in Mumbai. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

From which date is the new 'Viksit Bharat G RAM G' rural development framework set to come into effect?

What interim allocation was announced in June 2026 to accelerate rural employment and village development ahead of the VB-G RAM G rollout?

Consider the following statements about the 9 June 2026 review of the VB-G RAM G rollout: 1. Twenty-six States had made budgetary provisions for it. 2. Jharkhand, Karnataka, Telangana and Mizoram were urged to complete their budgetary process. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Who is the Amir of Kuwait with whom PM Narendra Modi spoke on 9 June 2026?

During the 9 June 2026 call with the Amir of Kuwait, PM Modi did which of the following?

Bhagwan Birsa Munda, whose martyrdom day was observed on 9 June 2026, led which movement against British rule?

Consider the following statements about Bhagwan Birsa Munda: 1. He was born on 15 November 1875 at Ulihatu in present-day Jharkhand. 2. His birth anniversary is observed as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas. 3. He breathed his last in Kolkata. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

On 8 June 2026, India adopted the Rules of Implementation of the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) with which country?

The India–Japan Joint Crediting Mechanism operates under which provision of the Paris Agreement?

Consider the following statements about Article 6 of the Paris Agreement: 1. Article 6.2 provides accounting and reporting guidance for Parties to use internationally transferred mitigation outcomes towards their NDCs. 2. Article 6.8 establishes a new UNFCCC mechanism to trade high-quality carbon credits. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

BHAVYA, whose portal was launched on 8 June 2026, stands for:

Which organisation is the Project Management Agency for the BHAVYA scheme?

Consider the following statements about the BHAVYA scheme: 1. It aims to develop 100 industrial parks with a Cabinet-approved outlay of ₹33,660 crore. 2. Land for the parks will be provided by the Central Government. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

India's U-18 men's hockey team won the U-18 Asia Cup 2026 by defeating which team in the final?

Who captained India's U-18 women's hockey team that won bronze at the U-18 Asia Cup 2026?