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Daily Current Affairs – 26 May, 2026

    Assam’s Uniform Civil Code Bill, 2026

    Context

  • The Government of Assam has introduced the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026 in the State Assembly.

    • What is Uniform Civil Code (UCC)?

  • A Uniform Civil Code refers to the provision of one law for the entire country, applicable to all religious communities, in their personal matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, adoption, etc.
  • Aim: To replace the existing diverse personal laws that vary based on religious affiliations.
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    Kerala’s Dedicated Senior Citizens Welfare Department

    Context

  • The government in Kerala has decided to establish a separate Department for Senior Citizens’ Welfare to address the growing challenges associated with population ageing, and social isolation among elderly citizens.

    • Elderly Population in India

  • India's senior citizen population is projected to surge to around 230 million by 2036, making up about 15% of the total population.
  • Women constitute a larger share of the elderly population due to higher life expectancy, leading to the feminisation of ageing.
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    Global Tension, Funding woes Threaten Peacekeeping Missions: SIPRI

    Context

  • Geopolitical tensions and a funding crisis are jeopardising peacekeeping missions, particularly those under the auspices of the United Nations, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute warned.

    • Major Findings of the Report

  • Sharp Decline in Peacekeeping Personnel: As of December 2025, only 78,633 international personnel were deployed in peacekeeping missions worldwide. This is the lowest level in at least 25 years, personnel strength has declined by nearly 49% since 2016.
  • Decline in Number of Peace Operations: Only 58 multilateral peace operations were active in 2025 across 34 countries and territories.
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    Union Finance Minister flags ‘3F’ Concerns: Fuel, Fertiliser, Foreign Exchange

    Context

  • Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman called for increased focus on 3Fs- fuel, fertiliser and forex - amid the West Asia crisis, underlining that the domestic economy continues to be resilient.

    • Why the “3Fs” Matter for India

  • Fuel: India is among the world’s largest crude oil importers and depends heavily on West Asian countries for energy supplies.
  • Rising crude oil prices increase India’s import bill and widen the current account deficit.
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    News In Short 26-05-2026

    In News

  • President Droupadi Murmu conferred Padma Awards to 66 eminent personalities for the year 2026 at the first Civil Investiture Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

    • More about the News

  • The awards are announced annually on Republic Day. For 2026, the President approved 131 Padma Awards, including 5 Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Padma Shri. 
  • Remaining awardees will be felicitated in a second ceremony later. 
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