25th MAY CURRENT AFFAIRS

1. Government Has Excluded All Tribal Communities from Ambit of Uniform Civil Code

On the occasion of The Janjati Sanskritik Samagam in New Delhithe UCC will not infringe upon any tribal rights.

Recalling the legacy of iconic tribal leader and freedom fighter Bhagwan Birsa Munda

tribal communities have rightful ownership of their land and forests and that no one can occupy them.

For example, the Assam government introduced the UCC Bill in the state assembly, which includes sweeping changes like banning polygamy and making live-in relationships compulsory to register, but explicitly exempts all Scheduled Tribes from its provisions.

UCC

The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is a proposed legal framework in India aimed at replacing religion-based personal laws with a single, common set of civil laws applicable to all citizens regardless of their religion, gender, or sexual orientation.

It is outlined under Article 44 of the Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution

Uttarakhand (2024) became the first state in independent India to officially pass and enforce the Uniform Civil Code Act.

2. Birth anniversary of Revolutionary Rash Behari Bose

25 May 1886 – 21 January 1945

He was behind the Delhi-Lahore Conspiracy to assassinate the Viceroy of India, Lord Hardinge, in 1912.

Bose helped organise the Indian National Army (INA), which was formed in 1942 under Mohan Singh.

founded the ‘Azad Hind Fauj’ and the ‘Indian Independence League’ and, through the Ghadar Movement

1943, the Japanese government honoured Bose with the highest title available to a foreigner, the Order of the Rising Sun, 2nd class

3. President Droupadi Murmu will present 66 Padma Awards at the first Civil Investiture Ceremony for 2026 at Rashtrapati Bhavan today.

President will confer 2 Padma Vibhushan, 6 Padma Bhushan and 58 Padma Shri awards.

For 2026, a total of 131 Padma Awards have been approved, including 5 Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri awards. The remaining awardees will be honoured in the second round of the ceremony later.

Padma Awards, India's highest civilian honours, are given to recognise exceptional service and contribution across fields such as art, public affairs, literature, medicine, sports, science and social work.

Instituted in 1954, the awards are announced every year on the eve of Republic Day.

Padma Vibushan

President conferred the Padma Vibhushan on legendary Bollywood actor Dharmendra singh (posthumously) received by his wife and MP Hema Malini;and violin virtuoso N. Rajam, for exceptional contribution to their respective fields.

Ms. Rajam pioneered a revolutionary approach to classical music by introducing “Gayaki Ang” — a technique that enables violin emulate human vocals — earning her global renown as the “Singing Violin”.

Padma Bhushan & Padma Shri

1The Padma Bhushan was presented to former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Bhagat Singh Koshyari;

2Shatavadhani R. Ganesh, who revived the classical art form of “Avadhana”;

3Uday Suresh Kumar Kotak, founder of Kotak Mahindra Bank;

4Eminent gastroenterologist Kallipatti Ramasamy Palaniswamy.

5The award was conferred posthumously on former MP Vijay Kumar Malhotra

6Harmanpreet Kaur Bhullar, an inspirational figure in Indian women’s cricket;

7para athlete Praveen Kumar;

8former Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Director-General K. Vijay Kumar;

9folk musician Mir Haji Kasam;

10Tamil devotional music artist N. Swaminathan;

11traditional folk music artist Taga Ram Bheel.

12While Silambam master K. Palanivel was awarded forthe ancient artfrom Tamil Nadu

13hockey coach Baldev Singh was felicitated for distinguished service to Indian hockey

14Malayalam cinema icon Mammootty will receive the Padma Bhushan for his contribution to Indian cinemaHe was earlier awarded the Padma Shri in 1998.

15Actor R Madhavan has been selected for the Padma Shri. He had also won a National Award in 2023 for Rocketry.

16Prof. Shafi Shauq was conferred the Padma Shri for his distinguished contribution to the field of Literature and Education

Prof. Shauq served the University of Kashmir for over 33 years, retiring as Head of the Department, Dean Faculty of Arts and Dean Faculty of Oriental Learning. A prolific writer, poet, translator and linguist

Sahitya Akademi Award for Poetry (2006), Sahitya Akademi Award for Translation (2007) and the Bhasha Samman Award from CIIL

4. PADMA AWARDS 2026-TAMILNADU AWARDEES

Padma Bhushan Awardees- Tamil Nadu (2 out of 13)

1)Shri Kallipatti Ramasamy Palaniswamy-Medicine

2)Shri S K M Maeilanandhan-Social Work

Padma Shri Awardees From Tamil Nadu-(11 out of 113) Awardees

1Shri Veezhinathan Kamakoti-Science and Engineering

2Shri Thiruvaarur Bakthavathsalam-Art

3Ms. Sivasankari-Literature ands Education

4Shri Rajastapathi Kaliappa Goundar-Art

5Dr. Punniamurthy Natesan-Medicine

6Shri R Krishnan (Posthumous)-Art

7Shri Othuvaar Thiruthani Swaminathan-Art

8Shri K Ramasamy-Science and Engineering

9Shri K Vijay Kumar-Civil Service

10Shri H V Hande-Medicine

11Ms. Gayatri Balasubramanian and Ms. Ranjani Balasubramanian (Duo)-Art

5. World Thyroid Day 2026

It is observed globally on Monday, May 25, 2026. It serves as a major global health initiative to raise public awareness about thyroid disorders, promote early screening, and ensure access to advanced treatment

The Origin: The date May 25th was established to honour the founding of the European Thyroid Association (ETA) in 1965.

Global Support: Formally initiated in 2008 by the European Thyroid Association and TFI, the day is endorsed by major organizations like the American Thyroid Association (ATA).



The Awareness Gap: Thyroid disorders affect approximately 1 in 10 people globally, yet a large percentage remain undiagnosed because symptoms develop very gradually and are often mistaken for daily stress.

The Thyroid Gland

The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located at the front of your neck. Despite weighing less than 30 grams, it functions as the body's control center by producing hormones that regulate critical systems

Heart rate and body temperature.

Overall metabolism and energy usage.Mood, sleep quality, and brain function.Reproductive health, menstrual cycles, and fertility

Hypothyroidism (Underactive): Constant fatigue, unexplained weight gain, severe hair fall, dry skin, and high sensitivity to cold.

Hyperthyroidism (Overactive): Unintended weight loss, palpitations, anxiety, tremors, and heat intolerance