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Lok Sabha Passes Kerala Name Change Bill Amid Protests Why in the News ? The Lok Sabha passed the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 and National Co-operative Development Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2026 without debate amid Opposition protests. The Kerala Bill proposes changing the State’s official name from Kerala to Keralam. Kerala to Keralam: Key …
Read MoreM.P. Parameswaran: Science, Society and Social Transformation Why in the News ? M.P. Parameswaran, former nuclear scientist, Marxist theorist and prominent people’s science activist, passed away at 92 in Thrissur. His contributions to Kerala Sastra Sahithya Parishad (KSSP), literacy campaigns, environmental issues and science popularisation remain significant to India’s people’s science movement. Scientific Career and …
Read MoreKerala Leads India’s Response To Rapid Population Ageing Why in the News ? The Kerala government has announced the creation of a dedicated Department for the Welfare of Elderly People, becoming the first Indian state to do so. The move highlights growing concerns over India’s ageing population and the need for stronger elderly care systems, …
Read MoreKerala Ranks Fourth Nationally in Employability Rate Why in the News ? Kerala has secured the fourth position in India’s employability rankings, achieving a 72.16% employability rate as per the India Skills Report 2026, highlighting its strong job readiness, gender inclusivity, and rising prominence of Tier-2 cities like Kochi as talent hubs. This achievement also …
Read MoreKERALA TO BE FIRST STATE ‘FREE OF EXTREME POVERTY’ Why in the News? Historic declaration: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan will declare the State free from extreme poverty on November 1, marking a significant milestone in sustainability development and ecological restoration. National milestone: Kerala will be the first Indian State to achieve this landmark status, aligning …
Read MoreKerala Tables Bill to Strengthen Malayalam Language Rights and Legal Framework Why in the News ? The Kerala government has introduced the Malayalam Language Bill, 2025 in the Assembly to make Malayalam the sole official language, protect linguistic minorities’ rights, and promote language conservation, education, and cultural heritage, while addressing previous legal and procedural objections. …
Read MoreSupreme Court Permits Kerala To Withdraw Governor Pleas Why in the News ? The Supreme Court allowed Kerala to withdraw two petitions against its Governor for delay in clearing Bills, following a precedent-setting April 8 judgment on Tamil Nadu, while debating linkage with a Presidential Reference before a Constitution Bench. Supreme Court Decision and Context …
Read MoreKerala to Seek Sterilisation of Bonnet Macaques Near Forests Why in the News? Population control: Kerala Forest Department plans to undertake mass sterilisation of bonnet macaques to manage their growing population and mitigate human-wildlife conflict. Crop damage issue: Farmers near forest fringes report significant crop loss caused by monkey troops, highlighting the need for intervention. …
Read MoreKerala HC Bans Single-Use Plastics Statewide Why in the News ? The Kerala High Court has issued a ban on single use plastic in eateries, weddings, government functions, and tourist-heavy hilly areas, effective October 2, citing the threat to wildlife and urging safe water alternatives and public awareness. The suo motu case, presided over by …
Read MoreKerala Seeks Wildlife Act Amendment for Culling Wild Animals Why in the News? In recent Kerala news, the state government has requested the Union government to amend the Wildlife Protection Act, allowing controlled culling of wild animals that pose threats to human life and property. This move comes amid rising incidents of human-wildlife conflict in …
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