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Daily Current Affairs – 22 May, 2026

    UMMID (Unique Methods of Management of Inherited Disorders) Programme

    Context

  • The Union Minister for Science and Technology dedicated the UMMID (Unique Methods of Management of Inherited Disorders) Programme for Rare Genetic Disorders to the nation.

    • About the UMMID Programme

  • It is an initiative of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) aimed at improving diagnosis and management of rare genetic disorders in India.
  • The programme seeks to make diagnosis, screening and counselling for inherited disorders more affordable, accessible and widely available.
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    Sedition Trials can Go on if Accused is Willing: SC

    Context

  • The Supreme Court said that courts can proceed with trials and appeals involving the offence of sedition under Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) if the accused had no objection.

    • About

  • In 2022, the SC had put on hold trials in sedition cases pending before courts until the government completed its promised exercise “to re-examine and re-consider” the colonial-era provision.
  • The court also made it clear that the Centre and States should refrain from registering FIRs, continuing investigations, or taking coercive measures under Section 124A while the “reconsideration” was underway.
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    Global Housing Crisis: A Threat to Inclusive Urban Development 

    Context

  • The World Cities Report 2026 titled “The Global Housing Crisis: Pathways to Action” released by UN-Habitat, highlighted that nearly 40% of the global population is facing a severe housing crisis.

    • What is the Global Housing Crisis?

  • The global housing crisis refers to the growing inability of people to access adequate, affordable, secure and climate-resilient housing. The crisis includes:
  • Shortage of affordable housing units.
  • Rising housing and rental prices.
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    Ease of Doing Research & Development in India Report by NITI Aayog

    Context

  • The report “Ease of Doing Research & Development in India” is released by NITI Aayog focuses on improving India’s research ecosystem.

    • Status of R&D in India

  • Low Expenditure on Research and Development: India’s Gross Expenditure on Research and Development (GERD) has remained around 0.64% of GDP for many years. This level is significantly lower than major economies:
  • Israel and South Korea spend more than 4% of GDP on R&D.
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    News In Short 22-05-2026

    Context

  • PM Modi gifted traditional Indian handicrafts, textiles, and regional artefacts to world leaders during his five-nation diplomatic tour covering the United Arab Emirates, Sweden, Norway, Netherlands, and Italy.

    • Gifts Presented to World Leaders

  • Italian PM Giorgia Meloni received a Muga silk stole from Assam and an off-white Shirui Lily silk stole from Manipur.
  • Muga silk, known as the “golden silk” of Assam, is a rare textile produced in the Brahmaputra Valley without artificial dyes.
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