Kerala
Morning
27 September 2026
Kerala Current Affairs — 27 September 2026, Morning
27 September 2026
Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan was the chief guest at the 15th Graduation Day Ceremony of the Sree Uthradom Thirunal (SUT) Academy of Medical Sciences, Thiruvananthapuram.
Governor Shri Rajendra Viswanath Arlekar and the state Minister for Labour, Animal Husbandry and Women and Child Development, Smt. Bindhu Krishna, were present.
Dr. A. C. Shanmugam, Chairman of the SUT Academy of Medical Sciences, and Dr. Mohanan Kunnummal, Vice Chancellor of the Kerala University of Health Sciences, also attended.
60 women and 32 men received undergraduate degrees, and 5 women and 2 men received postgraduate degrees.
The Vice-President said, "Technology can assist a doctor, but it cannot replace the human aspects of a doctor."
He noted the expansion of medical education, pointing to 12 new AIIMS established in the country.
Undergraduate degrees awarded:
60 women and 32 men
Postgraduate degrees awarded:
5 women and 2 men
New AIIMS cited:
12
Why it matters for exams: Kerala PSC and UPSC ask who holds constitutional offices and which university governs Kerala's medical and allied health education.
Kerala PSCUPSC
26 September 2026
The Kerala State Lotteries drew the Thiruvonam Bumper (BR-111) on 26-09-2026.
The first prize of 30 crore rupees went to ticket number TL 360 615.
The ticket was sold by agent Aneesh M.V., agency code C 3789, of the Kannur district lottery office.
20 winners take the second prize of 1 crore rupees each and 20 more take the third prize of 25 lakh rupees each.
The ticket price was 500 rupees and 90 lakh tickets were sold across the state.
First prize:
30 crore rupees
Winning ticket:
TL 360 615
Ticket price:
500 rupees
Tickets sold:
90 lakh
Why it matters for exams: The Kerala State Lotteries department and its bumper draws appear in Kerala PSC questions on state revenue and welfare funding.
Kerala PSC
Background
Idukki is one of the 14 districts of Kerala state and was created on 26 January 1972.
It lies in the Western Ghats of Kerala, is the second largest district in area, and has the lowest population density.
Idukki has a vast forest reserve area; more than half of the district is covered by forests.
About 66% of the state's power needs come from the hydroelectric power projects in Idukki.
Idukki is also known as the spice garden of Kerala.
Share of state power needs:
About 66%
Rank by area in Kerala:
Second largest
Forest cover:
More than half the district
Why it matters for exams: Kerala PSC repeatedly asks which district has the lowest population density and which district supplies most of the state's hydroelectric power.
Kerala PSCUPSC