Current Affairs 27 March 2026

IOC Bans Transgender and DSD Athletes from Women’s Category.

• The IOC has banned transgender women and athletes with DSD from competing in the female category at the 2028 Olympics and future Games.
• The decision is based on biological advantages from male puberty, giving higher performance in running, swimming, throwing, and jumping.
• All female category athletes must undergo a one-time SRY gene test to verify eligibility.
• The policy applies only to elite Olympic-level sports, not recreational or grassroots programs.
• It addresses past cases like Caster Semenya and Laurel Hubbard to ensure fairness in women’s sports.
• International sports federations are required to implement these guidelines, with athletes treated with dignity and respect.

Ministry of Culture partners with YouTube to promote cultural heritage.

• Ministry of Culture signed an MoU with YouTube (March 25, 2026, New Delhi).
• Aim: Promote India’s folk and tribal music globally through digital platforms.
• Focus on digitizing and preserving cultural heritage.
• Provide global exposure and opportunities for artists.
• Strengthen India’s cultural presence worldwide.

The PM Internship Scheme has been revamped to enhance youth employability.

• Prime Minister Internship Scheme revamped to increase youth participation.
• Companies without CSR obligations can now participate; 549 firms on board.
• Age eligibility widened to 18–25; postgraduates and MBA graduates can apply.
• Monthly stipend increased from ₹5,000 to ₹9,000.
• Phase 3 aims for 1,00,000 internships across 19 sectors and 32 States/regions.

Donald Trump’s Signature to Appear on the US Dollar for the 1st Time in 165 Years.

• US dollar bills will feature Donald Trump’s signature from June 2026.
• This replaces the Treasurer’s signature for the first time in 165 years.
• The change coincides with the 250th anniversary of American independence.
• Announced by the US Treasury as a historic shift in currency tradition.

DPIIT partners with Razorpay to support startups.

• Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) signed an MoU with Razorpay.
• Aim: Support startups, innovators, and entrepreneurs with financial tools and mentorship.
• Launch of Startup Sahayak platform for early-stage founders.
• Provides help with company registration, funding guidance, and access to government schemes.
• Enables startups to formalize, grow, and scale efficiently.