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September 2026 — Exam Digest Edition
Covers Kerala State, National Polity, Economy & Science
This Week's Key Articles
Kerala Legislative Assembly Passes New Local Self-Government Amendment Act
The Kerala Legislative Assembly passed an amendment strengthening the powers of Grama Panchayats under Article 243G of the Constitution, expanding their role in water conservation and solid waste management schemes.
Kerala Renaissance Centenary — Social Reform Milestones for KPSC
KPSC examinations frequently test the Kerala Renaissance movement. Key figures include Sree Narayana Guru (Ezhava social reform), Ayyankali (Pulaya upliftment), Chattampi Swamikal, and V.T. Bhattathiripad (Namboothiri reform). The Vaikom Satyagraha (1924–25) was India's first major temple entry agitation.
Supreme Court Upholds Right to Privacy as Fundamental Right — Key Points for UPSC
In the landmark K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India (2017) judgment, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the Right to Privacy is a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. This remains a high-frequency topic in UPSC Prelims and Kerala PSC Degree Level papers.
Parliament Session Updates — Key Bills & Committees Relevant to SSC / UPSC
Aspirants should track the functions of Parliamentary Standing Committees (Financial, Departmental), the role of the Comptroller & Auditor General (CAG) under Article 148, and recent amendments to the Representation of the People Act. These are recurring topics across UPSC, SSC CGL, and Kerala PSC Degree Level papers.
RBI Monetary Policy Committee — Repo Rate, CRR & Key Banking Terms
The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) sets the policy repo rate to control inflation. Key rates: Repo Rate (rate at which RBI lends to banks), Reverse Repo Rate (rate at which RBI borrows from banks), CRR (Cash Reserve Ratio — mandatory cash reserve), and SLR (Statutory Liquidity Ratio). These are essential for IBPS PO, SBI PO, and RBI Grade B examinations.
ISRO Space Missions 2025–26 — Gaganyaan, Chandrayaan & Aditya-L1 Updates
India's Aditya-L1 solar observatory successfully entered the L1 halo orbit in January 2024 — India's first space-based solar observatory. Chandrayaan-3's Vikram lander achieved a soft landing near the lunar south pole (August 2023), making India the fourth country to land on the Moon and the first to land near the south pole. The Gaganyaan crewed spaceflight program is currently in test vehicle trials.
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