Daily current affairs 26 May 2026

PM VISHWAKARMA YOJANA: BOOST FOR TRADITIONAL ARTISANS

The PM Vishwakarma Yojana is an ambitious ₹13,000 crore central government scheme to economically empower traditional artisans across eighteen distinct trades. It provides comprehensive skill training, a ₹15,000 toolkit incentive, and collateral-free credit up to ₹3 lakh at 5% interest.

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ASSAM GOVERNMENT INTRODUCES UNIFORM CIVIL CODE (UCC) BILL, 2026

The Assam UCC Bill 2026 regulates marriage, divorce, succession, and live-in relationships while banning polygamy. It exempts Scheduled Tribes to protect customary laws, aiming for gender justice amidst debates on constitutional validity and privacy rights.

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PADMA AWARDS 2026 COMPLETE WINNERS LIST

President Droupadi Murmu recently conferred 131 prestigious Padma Awards for the year 2026, including 5 Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Padma Shri. The list honors 19 women and several grassroots unsung heroes for their exceptional national contributions.

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SHOULD RBI DEFEND THE RUPEE OR ALLOW MARKET FORCES TO DECIDE?

The Indian Rupee has faced significant depreciation due to surging crude oil prices and foreign capital flight. To curb volatility and imported inflation, the RBI has actively intervened using spot dollar sales, forex swaps, and regulatory measures without targeting a fixed exchange rate.

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