KAS ZONE Current Affairs for Kerala PSC Exams

👉The 'NZP Saathi' App was recently launched by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in New Delhi. Which of the following best describes its primary utility? A GPS-enabled interactive application acting as a virtual guide for zoo visitors   ​Explanation: Launched at the National Zoological Park (NZP) in New Delhi, the NZP Saathi App acts as a virtual companion for visiting citizens. It uses GPS mapping to navigate the facility, provide automated educational audio, and enhance visitor engagement.

👉The 'SAPLING' (South Asian Policy Leadership for Improved Nutrition and Growth) Dialogue 2026, aimed at regional food security and employment generation, was jointly hosted by the World Bank Group and India's Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) in which city?  Ahmedabad ​Explanation: The SAPLING Dialogue 2026 was officially inaugurated by the Union Ministry of Food Processing Industries and the World Bank in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, focusing on building resilient post-harvest food supply chains across South Asia.

According to the third synchronized population estimation released in late 2026, the population of which endangered species—the state animal of Tamil Nadu—showed a 4.68% year-on-year increase to reach 1,364 individuals? Nilgiri Tahr ​Explanation: The Nilgiri Tahr (Nilgiritragus hylocrius), which is endemic to the high-altitude sub-alpine grasslands of the Western Ghats across Tamil Nadu and Kerala, registered a population increase to 1,364 following the latest synchronized census.

👉Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently announced the addition of India's 100th Ramsar Site, the Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (Surha Tal). In which state is this perennial oxbow lake located? Uttar Pradesh ​Explanation: To mark World Environment Day on June 5, 2026, the Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (Surha Tal), a natural oxbow lake located in the Ballia district of Uttar Pradesh, was designated as India's 100th Ramsar Site. It serves as a vital wintering ground for migratory birds traveling along the Central Asian Flyway.

5,000-year-old artificial island hidden in Scottish loch predates Stonehenge Archaeologists working in Scotland have uncovered new details about a 5,000-year-old artificial island hidden beneath the waters of Loch Bhorgastail on the Isle of Lewis.

Renowned Malayalam writer and activist Sara Joseph has been selected for the 2026 Bengaluru Kairali Kalasamithi Literary Award.

Madhya Pradesh Removes Two-Child Norm For Government Employees The CM has directed the GAD to immediately withdraw the proposed draft rules and remove all provisions relating to disqualification from government service on the grounds of having more than two living children.

🚀 Operation Nasr: Major Escalation in West Asia (June 2026) A massive direct ballistic missile strike launched by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on June 8, 2026. ​Key Targets: Israel's strategic Nevatim Air Base (home to F-35I jets) and Tel Nof Air Base.

🏆 FIFA World Cup 2026 ​Match Day 1 Results: ​Co-hosts Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 at the Estadio Azteca ​South Korea defeated Czechia 2-1 in a thrilling comeback. ​World Records: ​Mexico's Estadio Azteca became the first stadium in history to host matches in three separate World Cups (1970, 1986, 2026). ​Mexican goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa (40) made history by entering his 6th World Cup squad.

Civil Aviation Minister expresses happiness over successful test flight of indigenous Airbus C295 On June 10, 2026, India achieved a massive milestone in aerospace engineering as the first "Made in India" Airbus C295 military transport aircraft successfully completed its maiden test flight from the Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Vadodara, Gujarat.

Senior IAS officer Sabin Sameed has officially assumed charge as the Director of the Kerala Information and Public Relations Department (I&PRD).

Integration of Electricity Utilities into DigiLocker ​The News: Consumers across 35 States and Union Territories can now access their issuer-authenticated digital electricity bills directly via the DigiLocker platform. ​Key Entities Involved: Participating bodies include state DISCOMs, municipal electricity departments, and private distribution utilities. DigiLocker is administered by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).

Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently launched the Land Port Management System (LPMS) portal titled 'VINIMAY'. Which organization has developed this system? 👉Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI) On June 9, 2026, Union Home Minister Amit Shah officially inaugurated the Land Port Management System (LPMS) — 'VINIMAY' at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. This portal represents a massive structural reform in India's cross-border trade and security architecture.

On June 9, 2026, the Government of Uttar Pradesh launched 'Project Ganga'. What is the primary objective of this project? Ans : Providing high-speed broadband connectivity to 20 lakh rural households

Free Bus Travel Scheme for Women in Kerala 👉Priyadarshini Scheme.

👉Psc point 1. In which city of Gujarat is the landmark Reliance-Meta AI data center campus being established? A) Ahmedabad B) Gandhinagar C) Jamnagar D) Surat Ans : C ​2. To ensure high environmental standards, the Reliance-Meta AI data center will be completely powered by renewable energy and utilizes which innovative cooling mechanism? A) Liquid nitrogen cooling B) Geothermal air exchange C) Desalinated seawater cooling D) Cryogenic chilling Ans : C