Kerala PSC Current Affairs — 22 May 2026

Today’s digest features a mix of Kerala-specific updates, including the impact of summer showers, the GCDA market revamp, and KMRL’s traffic measures ahead of the monsoon. Nationally, we cover Gujarat Police’s Operation Milap, the Supreme Court’s ruling on sedition trials, and Himachal Pradesh’s urban poll results, offering a comprehensive overview for Kerala PSC aspirants.

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Kerala News

1. Summer Showers Damage Over 200 Houses in Ernakulam

• Heavy rain and gusty winds battered eastern regions of Ernakulam, including Aluva and Kothamangalam, during the third week of April.
• Crops on 2,306.62 hectares were damaged between March 1 and May 18 this year in Ernakulam district.

PSC relevance: Kerala Geography, Disaster Management

2. GCDA Market Revamp Causes Hardship for Traders

• Vendors, primarily selling fish, meat, and chicken, have shifted to makeshift shacks outside the market after being asked to vacate over a month ago.
• Traders were assured reinstatement before the monsoon but face challenges due to the ongoing revamp.

PSC relevance: Kerala Economy, Local Governance

3. KMRL Implements Measures to Ease Traffic Snarls

• Additional traffic wardens will be deployed along the Kakkanad route as part of monsoon preparedness amid ongoing Phase II work.
• Safety measures will be stepped up to manage traffic congestion during the monsoon season.

PSC relevance: Transportation, Urban Planning

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National News

4. Gujarat Police Trace 701 Missing Persons Under Operation Milap

• Additional Director General of Police (CID Crime and Railways) Ajay Choudhary stated the operation relies on technical and human intelligence inputs.
• The initiative involves reviewing old case records and conducting fresh field-level verification.

PSC relevance: Policing, Law and Order

5. Supreme Court Allows Sedition Trials to Proceed if Accused Willing

• In May 2022, the Supreme Court put on hold trials in sedition cases until the government re-examines Section 124A.
• The court now permits trials to continue if the accused consents to proceed.

PSC relevance: Indian Polity, Judiciary

6. Himachal Urban Poll Results Reflect Public Confidence in Congress

• Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu stated the Congress party has fulfilled promises made during the 2022 Assembly elections.
• The party claims to have gone beyond its guarantees in delivering commitments.

PSC relevance: Indian Polity, State Politics

7. Ladakh Leaders to Meet Home Ministry Officials on May 22

• The delegation includes Sonam Wangchuk and representatives from the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA).
• Demands include Statehood and inclusion of Ladakh under the Sixth Schedule.

PSC relevance: Indian Polity, Constitutional Safeguards

8. Bihar Midday Meal Incident: High Court Seeks Clarification

• The court directed Saharsa Superintendent of Police, Food Safety Officer, and PM Poshan officials to file affidavits.
• Affidavits must explain seizure, sampling, and laboratory examination processes.

PSC relevance: Social Welfare, Judiciary

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International News

9. Iran-Israel War Updates: Iran Claims Control of Waters South of UAE Port

• Iran’s Hormuz authority warned that war in West Asia could spread beyond the region if the U.S. and Israel resume attacks.
• This follows President Donald Trump’s threat to strike again unless a deal is reached.

PSC relevance: International Relations, Defense

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10 MCQs

Q1. Which districts in Kerala were severely affected by summer showers in the third week of April?

Options: A. Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam B. Aluva and Kothamangalam C. Kozhikode and Malappuram D. Thrissur and Palakkad

Answer: B

Explanation: Summer Showers Damage Over 200 Houses in Ernakulam

Q2. What is the total area of crops damaged in Ernakulam district between March 1 and May 18?

Options: A. 1,500 hectares B. 2,306.62 hectares C. 3,000 hectares D. 4,500 hectares

Answer: B

Explanation: Summer Showers Damage Over 200 Houses in Ernakulam

Q3. Which vendors were primarily affected by the GCDA market revamp?

Options: A. Vegetable vendors B. Fish, meat, and chicken vendors C. Clothing vendors D. Electronics vendors

Answer: B

Explanation: GCDA Market Revamp Causes Hardship for Traders

Q4. What measures did KMRL implement to ease traffic snarls along the Kakkanad route?

Options: A. Reducing the number of traffic wardens B. Deploying additional traffic wardens C. Closing the route during monsoon D. Increasing bus fares

Answer: B

Explanation: KMRL Implements Measures to Ease Traffic Snarls

Q5. How many missing persons were traced by Gujarat Police under Operation Milap in two weeks?

Options: A. 500 B. 600 C. 701 D. 800

Answer: C

Explanation: Gujarat Police Trace 701 Missing Persons Under Operation Milap

Q6. What did the Supreme Court rule regarding sedition trials in May 2022?

Options: A. Sedition trials must be completed within a year B. Sedition trials are permanently banned C. Sedition trials are on hold until Section 124A is re-examined D. Sedition trials can proceed if the accused is willing

Answer: C

Explanation: Supreme Court Allows Sedition Trials to Proceed if Accused Willing

Q7. What did Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu claim about Congress’s performance in Himachal Pradesh?

Options: A. Congress failed to fulfill election promises B. Congress fulfilled all election promises and went beyond guarantees C. Congress dissolved the state assembly D. Congress lost the urban polls

Answer: B

Explanation: Himachal Urban Poll Results Reflect Public Confidence in Congress

Q8. What are the key demands of Ladakh leaders meeting Home Ministry officials on May 22?

Options: A. Autonomy under Article 370 B. Statehood and inclusion under the Sixth Schedule C. Special economic status D. Merger with Jammu and Kashmir

Answer: B

Explanation: Ladakh Leaders to Meet Home Ministry Officials on May 22

Q9. Which officials were directed by the High Court to file affidavits in the Bihar midday meal incident?

Options: A. District Collector and Tehsildar B. Saharsa Superintendent of Police, Food Safety Officer, and PM Poshan officials C. Chief Minister and Education Minister D. NGO representatives and school principals

Answer: B

Explanation: Bihar Midday Meal Incident: High Court Seeks Clarification

Q10. What warning did Iran’s Hormuz authority issue regarding the Iran-Israel war?

Options: A. The war will end within a month B. The war could spread beyond West Asia if attacks resume C. Iran will withdraw from the conflict D. The U.S. will mediate a peace deal

Answer: B

Explanation: Iran-Israel War Updates: Iran Claims Control of Waters South of UAE Port

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Quick Recap

#	Topic	One-line
1	Summer Showers in Ernakulam	Heavy rain and winds damaged over 200 houses and 2,306.62 hectares of crops in Ernakulam district.
2	GCDA Market Revamp	Vendors shifted to makeshift shacks after being asked to vacate, awaiting reinstatement before monsoon.
3	KMRL Traffic Measures	Additional traffic wardens and safety measures deployed along Kakkanad route for monsoon preparedness.
4	Operation Milap	Gujarat Police traced 701 missing persons in two weeks using technical and human intelligence.
5	Sedition Trials	Supreme Court allows sedition trials to proceed if the accused is willing, after May 2022 hold.
6	Himachal Urban Polls	Congress claims public confidence and fulfillment of election promises after urban poll results.
7	Ladakh Demands	Ladakh leaders demand statehood and inclusion under the Sixth Schedule in meeting with Home Ministry.
8	Bihar Midday Meal	High Court seeks affidavits from officials on seizure, sampling, and examination processes in meal incident.
9	Iran-Israel War	Iran warns war could spread beyond West Asia if U.S. and Israel resume attacks.

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