Kerala
India
Why in news
Aug 2026
Parliament passed the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 to change the state's name to 'Keralam' in the Constitution, an exercise of the Article 3 power to alter state names.
Key facts
- Parliament passed the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 to change the state's name to 'Keralam' in the Constitution, an exercise of the Article 3 power to alter state names.
UPSC relevance
Prelims
Prelims may ask the recent development linked to this state.
Mains
Mains: link the development to governance and federalism themes (GS-2).
Asked in UPSC
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Frequently asked questions
Why is Kerala in the news?
Aug 2026: Parliament passed the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 to change the state's name to 'Keralam' in the Constitution, an exercise of the Article 3 power to alter state names.
Why is Kerala important for UPSC?
Prelims may ask the recent development linked to this state. Mains: link the development to governance and federalism themes (GS-2).
Last updated: 2026-10-09