Kerala History
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Repeated PSC Questions: The Dutch (Arrival of Europeans)
This post is a collection of some of the most frequently asked Kerala PSC questions on the topic of 'The Dutch: Arrival of Europeans' from previous year question papers.Previous Year Repeated PSC Q...
Salt Satyagraha in Kerala
As we already learned theSalt Satyagrahawas one of the most significant events in the history of the Indian freedom struggle led by Mahatma Gandhi.
Repeated PSC Questions: The Portuguese (Arrival of Europeans)
This post is a compilation of some of the most repeatedly askedKerala PSC questions on the topic,'The Portuguese: Arrival of Europeans' from the various previous year question papers.Previous Year ...
The French: Arrival of the Europeans
The French were the last Europeans to come to India for trade.
The Dutch: Arrival of the Europeans
s arrival, that the Dutch landed on the Malabar coast.
The Portuguese: Arrival of Europeans
During the ancient and medieval periods, India was a key commercial destination for many European countries.
Cotiote War
Aseries of wars were fought between the Kottayam Kingdom(Padinjare Kovilakam of Purannattukara Swarupam), led byKerala Simham Pazhassi Raja,and theBritish East India Company, led by Arthur Wellesle...
Important Marches of Kerala Renaissance
The post below provides a quick description of all the important marches of Kerala Renaissance, along with the leader, the location, and the intent / cause of occurrence.
Malayali Memorial and Ezhava Memorial
In this post, we are going to learn about the two important memorials of Kerala renaissance history, theMalayali Memorial of 1891andEzhava Memorial of 1896.Both the Malayali Memorial and Ezahava me...
Kerala Renaissance Leaders & Nicknames
This post discusses the numerous nicknames given to Kerala's Renaissance leaders.
Gandhiji's Visit To Kerala
While India was fighting for independence, our own tiny corner of the globe, Kerala, was also experiencing a similar social and cultural renaissance.
Chattambi Swami: Leaders of Kerala Renaissance
Chattambi Swami (1853 – 1924)Chattambi Swami was a prominent and outspoken Kerala renaissance leader who utilized spirituality to challenge the traditional ideals of a feudal society fraught with c...
Kerala Renaissance Leaders and their Organizations
In this post, we will discover more about Kerala's Renaissance Leaders and the Organizations they formed.
15th Kerala Ministry | List of Ministers & their Departments 2021
Governor – Arif Mohammad Khan Since 2019(കേരള ഗവർണർ)Chief Minister – Pinarayi Vijayan(മുഖ്യമന്ത്രി)Speaker – A.
Vasco da Gama
Vasco Da Gama was a Portuguese adventurer-traveler of the 15th century and he was thefirst Europeanto discover a direct sea route to India in 1498.He was born in a small coastal town called Sines i...
Chavara Kuriakose Elias: Leaders of Kerala Renaissance
Saint Chavara Kuriakos Elias was a great social reformer, educator, publisher, and visionary.
Kumaranasan: Leaders of Kerala Renaissance
N.Kumaran Asan was one of the modern triumvirate poets of Kerala.
Anna Chandy: Woman Leaders of Kerala Renaissance
Anna Chandy is thefirst female Judge in Indiaand thefirst Woman High Court Judge in the Commonwealth countries.
Speakers of Kerala
he speaker acts as the principal spokesperson of the State Legislative Assembly.
First in Kerala – PART VII | Miscellaneous
This blog lists the final part series of the post 'First in Kerala.' First in Kerala is an important topic in the GK section of various Kerala PSC examsand we also tried to include previous year PS...
First in Kerala – PART IV | Awards, Films & Sports
This post discusses the fourth part of the comprehensive list of First in Kerala.
First in Kerala – PART II | Education, Press & Literature
This post discusses the second part of the comprehensive list of First in Kerala.
Ayyankali: A Detailed Study for PSC
yyankali was one of the early social reformers of the Kerala Renaissance Movement.
Previous Year PSC Questions on Ayyankali
This post lists some of the previous years' repeated PSC questions on 'Ayyankali.'
Previous Year PSC Questions on Sree Narayana Guru
This post lists some of the previous years' repeated PSC questions on 'Sree Narayana Guru.'
Poikayil Yohannan: Leaders of Kerala Renaissance
I have read the history of many a civilization,I have rummaged through the history of the country and the state,But nowhere could I find anything about my caste,There is no wielder of pen on this e...
Sree Narayana Guru: Leaders of Kerala Renaissance
ree Narayana Guru was one of the greatest social reformers Kerala has ever seen.
Arya Pallam: Woman Leaders of Kerala Renaissance
rya Pallam was a communist leader and woman activist from the Namboothiri community who fought against the injustice, oppression, and suffering faced by the Namboothiri women in the patriarchal soc...
Ammu Swaminathan: Woman Leaders of Kerala Renaissance
Birth – 22 April 1894, Ponnai Taluk, Malabar (Madras Presidency), Kerala.Family –Anakkara Vadakkath Tharavad (nowadays, Palakkad)Parents – P.
Accamma Cherian: Woman Leaders of Kerala Renaissance
- Birth – February 14,1909, Kanjirapally.
Malayali Governors of India: Complete List 2020
This post list all the Malayali Governors in India, the state under the governorship, and their term of office.Malayali Governors of IndiaSl.
Governors of Kerala
Term–5 yearsAppointed by –President of IndiaResidence –Raj Bhavan, ThiruvananthapuramGovernor–Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar (January 2, 2025)
First in Kerala – PART VI | Ancient History
This blog lists the sixth-part series of the post 'First in Kerala.' First in Kerala is an important topic in the GK section of various PSC exams.In this section, we are dealing with the firsts of ...
Punnapra Vayalar Revolt (1946)
unnapra Vayalar Rebellion ofOctober 1946was a communist uprising against Sir C.
Basic Facts about Kerala: For PSC Exams
Kerala is one of India's most beautiful states, with its stunning backwaters, coconut palms, exotic wildlife, turquoise Arabian sea, expansive and verdant tea plantations, clean hamlets, colorful f...
First in Kerala – PART III | Science, Technology & Economy
This blog lists the third part of the series of the post 'First in Kerala.' First in Kerala is an important topic in the GK section of many of the PSC exams.
Kerala Districts And Year of Formation — Complete PSC Guide
Complete guide to all 14 districts of Kerala — formation years, headquarters, area, population, nicknames, rivers, landmarks and PSC quiz. Kerala was formed on 1 November 1956 under the States Reorganisation Act with 5 districts, later expanded to 14.
Chief Ministers Of Kerala
Term: 5 yearsAppointed By: Governor of KeralaSalary of Chief Minister: ₹1,85,000Residence: Cliff HouseAchief minister is the elected or appointed executive head of the state government.He/she is el...
First in Kerala – PART I | Administration & Judiciary
This post discusses the comprehensive list of First in Kerala.
Kerala Government – Council of Ministers and their departments
14th Kerala Ministry(16 May 2016 - 03 May 2021)Governor – Arif Mohammad Khan Since 2019(കേരള ഗവർണർ)Chief Minister – Pinarayi Vijayan(മുഖ്യമന്ത്രി)Speaker – P.
First Woman in Kerala in Various Fields
According to the Census of 2011, Kerala is one of the only two states in India where women outnumber men, there is no field that Malayali women have not shattered the stereotypes and staked their c...
State Symbols of Kerala
This post deals with the list of official state symbols of Kerala and some other interesting facts about these symbols.
Kerala Renaissance: Struggles, Social Revolts & Leaders — Complete PSC Guide
Comprehensive guide to Kerala Renaissance movements from 1812 to 1948 — all major revolts, satyagrahas, social reform movements with leaders, causes, outcomes and PSC quiz questions.
Kerala District Formation
erala districts came into existence under theStates Reorganisation Act (amended by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act) on 1 Nov 1956.
First Kerala Ministry | ഒന്നാം കേരള മന്ത്രിസഭ
The First General Election to the Kerala Assembly was held fromFebruary 28 to March 11, 1957,in the114 constituenciesof Kerala.Out of the 7,514,626 voters, only 5,837,577 were valid and the Communi...