Kerala PSC Current Affairs — 02 May 2026

Today’s digest features a mix of political, social, and environmental topics from Kerala, including the CPI’s criticism of the LPG price hike and the UDF’s leadership tussle. Nationally, it covers assembly elections, infrastructure issues, and welfare initiatives, while internationally, it highlights the Israel-Iran war and US sanctions on Cuba.

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Kerala News

1. CPI Criticizes LPG Price Hike

• CPI slams ₹993 increase in commercial LPG prices
• P. Sandosh Kumar criticizes government’s failure to ensure fuel supply stability

PSC relevance: Economics, Current Affairs

2. UDF Leadership Tussle

• UDF engaged in internal maneuvers for CM’s post ahead of 2026 Kerala Assembly elections
• Media reports on documentary halt for K.C. Venugopal denied by AICC

PSC relevance: Politics, Current Affairs

3. Elephant Incident at Temple

• Elephant brought to temple turns violent, kills one, injures mahout
• Forest Department’s Elephant Squad attempted to capture the elephant

PSC relevance: Environment, Current Affairs

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National News

4. Assembly Elections 2026 Repolling

• Repolling underway across 15 booths in West Bengal
• TMC alleges BJP strategy to defame Bengal

PSC relevance: Politics, Current Affairs

5. Bridge Collapse in Jammu

• Three bodies, one injured recovered from rubble
• Deputy CM orders suspension of two engineers and probe

PSC relevance: Current Affairs, Governance

6. Property Tax Rebate in Karnataka

• 5% property tax rebate extended till May 31 in Karnataka
• Benefits nearly 25 lakh properties in Bengaluru

PSC relevance: Economics, Current Affairs

7. Bihar CM’s Education Proposal

• Bihar CM proposes joint education system for ministers’ children and the poor
• Police deployment to ensure girls’ safety in schools

PSC relevance: Education, Current Affairs

8. Respiratory Surveillance for Traffic Police

• Karnataka launches statewide respiratory surveillance for traffic police
• Follows two-year screening project in Bengaluru

PSC relevance: Health, Current Affairs

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International News

9. Israel-Iran War Developments

• US Navy accused of acting ‘like pirates’ in naval blockade by Donald Trump
• US approves $8.6 billion military sales to West Asia allies

PSC relevance: International Relations, Current Affairs

10. US Sanctions on Cuba

• Cuba calls US sanctions ‘collective punishment’ during May 1 marches
• Donald Trump muses about taking over Cuba

PSC relevance: International Relations, Current Affairs

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10 MCQs

Q1. What was the amount of the commercial LPG price hike criticized by the CPI?

Options: A. ₹800 B. ₹993 C. ₹1000 D. ₹1200

Answer: B

Explanation: CPI Criticizes LPG Price Hike

Q2. Which party is engaged in internal maneuvers for the CM’s post in Kerala?

Options: A. CPI B. UDF C. BJP D. TMC

Answer: B

Explanation: UDF Leadership Tussle

Q3. What was the primary action taken by the Forest Department during the elephant incident?

Options: A. Evacuation of the area B. Capturing the elephant C. Providing medical aid D. Filing a complaint

Answer: B

Explanation: Elephant Incident at Temple

Q4. How many booths were ordered for repolling in West Bengal?

Options: A. 10 B. 15 C. 20 D. 25

Answer: B

Explanation: Assembly Elections 2026 Repolling

Q5. What action did the Deputy CM of Jammu take after the bridge collapse?

Options: A. Ordered a probe B. Resigned C. Announced compensation D. Visited the site

Answer: A

Explanation: Bridge Collapse in Jammu

Q6. What is the duration of the property tax rebate extension in Karnataka?

Options: A. Till April 30 B. Till May 15 C. Till May 31 D. Till June 15

Answer: C

Explanation: Property Tax Rebate in Karnataka

Q7. What measure did the Bihar CM propose for girls’ safety in schools?

Options: A. CCTV installation B. Police deployment C. Awareness campaigns D. Increased funding

Answer: B

Explanation: Bihar CM’s Education Proposal

Q8. What was the screening project duration in Bengaluru before the respiratory surveillance initiative?

Options: A. One year B. Two years C. Three years D. Four years

Answer: B

Explanation: Respiratory Surveillance for Traffic Police

Q9. What amount did the US approve for military sales to West Asia allies?

Options: A. $5 billion B. $8.6 billion C. $10 billion D. $12 billion

Answer: B

Explanation: Israel-Iran War Developments

Q10. What did Cuba call the US sanctions during the May 1 marches?

Options: A. Unfair B. Collective punishment C. Economic warfare D. Political pressure

Answer: B

Explanation: US Sanctions on Cuba

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Quick Recap

#	Topic	One-line
1	LPG Price Hike	CPI criticizes ₹993 hike in commercial LPG prices.
2	UDF Leadership	UDF engaged in internal maneuvers for CM’s post ahead of 2026 elections.
3	Elephant Incident	Elephant at temple turns violent, kills one, injures mahout.
4	Assembly Elections	Repolling underway across 15 booths in West Bengal.
5	Bridge Collapse	Three bodies recovered; Deputy CM orders probe and suspensions.
6	Property Tax Rebate	5% property tax rebate extended till May 31 in Karnataka.
7	Bihar Education	Bihar CM proposes joint education system for ministers’ children and the poor.
8	Respiratory Surveillance	Karnataka launches statewide respiratory surveillance for traffic police.
9	Israel-Iran War	US Navy accused of acting ‘like pirates’; $8.6 billion military sales approved.
10	US Sanctions on Cuba	Cuba calls US sanctions ‘collective punishment’ during May 1 marches.

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