Kerala PSC Current Affairs Brief — 09 October 2026

Today’s digest covers a mix of judicial, financial and health initiatives in Kerala alongside key national developments in taxation, energy and foreign policy. Aspirants should note the legal precedents and economic data for exam relevance.

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Kerala News

1. Kerala HC backs school headmistress on attire

• The Kerala High Court upheld the petition of a Kollam school headmistress denied entry for wearing a churidar‑kameez instead of a sari.
• The court ruled that “attire is a citizen’s choice”, emphasizing personal liberty in school dress codes.

PSC relevance: Indian Polity – Fundamental Rights & Judicial Review

2. ED searches 17 locations in co‑op bank fraud case

• The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at 17 locations across Kerala, including the Urban Co‑operative Society in Angamaly, Thennala Service Co‑operative Bank and Kuttanellur Co‑operative Bank.
• The raids are linked to an alleged fraud involving approximately ₹550 crore in a cooperative bank scam.

PSC relevance: Indian Economy – Banking & Financial Crimes

3. Statewide ‘Learn Happily’ mental‑health campaign

• Kerala will launch the “Learn Happily” (Santhoshathode Padikkam) campaign from 12 to 17 October 2026 in all government schools and educational institutions.
• The initiative aims to promote mental‑health awareness among students across the state.

PSC relevance: Social Issues – Health & Education

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National News

4. GST reforms and states’ revenue protection

• Telangana Finance Minister B. Bhatti warned that GST accounts for about 35 % of the state’s own tax revenue.
• He cautioned that any decline in GST collections would directly affect spending on schools, hospitals, welfare programmes and infrastructure.

PSC relevance: Indian Economy – Taxation & Fiscal Federalism

5. Andhra Pradesh daily power demand rises

• Andhra Pradesh’s daily power demand rose to 290 million units (MU) as stated by Energy Minister Ravi Kumar.
• The state plans to increase generation through AP‑Genco and procure additional electricity from other sources to ensure uninterrupted supply.

PSC relevance: Energy Policy – Power Generation & Distribution

6. India‑Côte d’Ivoire partnership anchored in respect

• External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in Côte d’Ivoire on 7 October 2026, the second leg of his three‑nation African tour after Ghana.
• He described the partnership as being anchored in mutual respect, highlighting cooperation between India and Côte d’Ivoire.

PSC relevance: International Relations – Bilateral Cooperation

7. Odisha bandh by INDIA Bloc

• The INDIA Bloc called a statewide bandh in Odisha, leading to closure of many businesses, petrol pumps, shops and educational institutes in the morning.
• Despite the bandh, public transport such as buses and auto‑rickshaws continued to operate.

PSC relevance: Public Administration – Law & Order

8. CBI busts banking recruitment racket

• The Central Bureau of Investigation registered a case after a complaint from the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) regarding a recruitment scam.
• Searches resulted in the arrest of four accused persons involved in the banking recruitment racket.

PSC relevance: Indian Economy – Employment & Corruption

9. CJP and Left groups allege detentions ahead of protest

• Chief Justice of India co‑convenor Ashutosh Ranka claimed that supporters, including Deepak Baliyan, were detained in Rajasthan ahead of the 10 October 2026 protest.
• The allegation was made by Left‑leaning groups coordinating the nationwide demonstration.

PSC relevance: Law & Order – Civil Liberties & Protests

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10 MCQs

Q1. Which court upheld the petition of the Kollam school headmistress?

Options: A. Kerala High Court B. Supreme Court C. Madras High Court D. Karnataka High Court

Answer: A

Explanation: The Kerala High Court upheld the petition, stating attire is a citizen’s choice.

Q2. What attire was the headmistress wearing that led to the dispute?

Options: A. Sari B. Salwar kameez C. Churidar‑kameez D. Western suit

Answer: C

Explanation: She was denied entry for wearing a churidar‑kameez instead of a sari.

Q3. How many locations did the Enforcement Directorate search in the co‑operative bank case?

Options: A. 10 B. 17 C. 23 D. 5

Answer: B

Explanation: The ED conducted searches at 17 locations across Kerala.

Q4. What is the approximate amount involved in the alleged cooperative bank fraud?

Options: A. ₹150 crore B. ₹550 crore C. ₹1,000 crore D. ₹75 crore

Answer: B

Explanation: The fraud is alleged to involve about ₹550 crore.

Q5. When will Kerala’s “Learn Happily” mental‑health campaign be held?

Options: A. 1‑5 Oct B. 12‑17 Oct C. 20‑25 Oct D. 28 Oct‑2 Nov

Answer: B

Explanation: The campaign runs from 12 to 17 October 2026 in government schools.

Q6. What percentage of Telangana’s own tax revenue comes from GST?

Options: A. 20 % B. 35 % C. 50 % D. 65 %

Answer: B

Explanation: GST accounts for about 35 % of Telangana’s own tax revenue.

Q7. What was Andhra Pradesh’s daily power demand as reported?

Options: A. 150 MU B. 220 MU C. 290 MU D. 340 MU

Answer: C

Explanation: Daily power demand rose to 290 million units (MU).

Q8. Which minister arrived in Côte d’Ivoire on 7 October 2026?

Options: A. S. Jaishankar B. R. Sharmila C. N. Singh D. P. Kumar

Answer: A

Explanation: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived on that date.

Q9. Which sector continued operating during the Odisha bandh?

Options: A. Banks B. Public transport C. Retail shops D. Petrol pumps

Answer: B

Explanation: Buses and auto‑rickshaws kept running despite the bandh.

Q10. Which organization’s complaint led to the CBI’s banking recruitment case?

Options: A. RBI B. IBPS C. SEBI D. Ministry of Finance

Answer: B

Explanation: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) filed the complaint.

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Quick Recap

#	Topic	One-line
1	Kerala HC Attire	Kerala High Court upheld headmistress’s right to wear churidar‑kameez.
2	Co‑op Bank Fraud	ED searched 17 sites over alleged ₹550 cr fraud.
3	Mental‑Health Campaign	‘Learn Happily’ to run 12‑17 Oct in all govt schools.
4	GST Revenue Share	GST makes up about 35 % of Telangana’s own tax revenue.
5	AP Power Demand	Andhra Pradesh’s daily demand hit 290 MU.
6	India‑Côte d’Ivoire Visit	External Affairs Minister Jaishankar visited Côte d’Ivoire on 7 Oct.
7	Odisha Bandh	Bandh closed shops but buses and autos kept running.
8	Banking Recruitment Scam	CBI arrested four after IBPS complaint.
9	CJP Detention Allegation	CJP co‑convenor said supporters detained before 10 Oct protest.
10	MCQs	Ten multiple‑choice questions covering today’s key facts.

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