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24th September 2026 Current Affairs

Thursday · 9 news items · 9 MCQs

Ayushman Bharat completes 8 years, covers 60+ crore beneficiaries; WEF Chief Economists survey: India has the world's strongest growth outlook; India's Q1 FY2026-27 real GDP grows 7.8%, GVA grows 8.2%

In this edition

  1. Ayushman Bharat completes 8 years, covers 60+ crore beneficiaries
  2. WEF Chief Economists survey: India has the world's strongest growth outlook
  3. India's Q1 FY2026-27 real GDP grows 7.8%, GVA grows 8.2%
  4. RBI approves Sunday banking on 27 September ahead of 3-day bank strike
  5. Mirabai Chanu wins silver at Asian Games 2026, ends India's 28-year weightlifting wait
  6. Indian men's badminton team assures medal at Asian Games 2026, later wins bronze
  7. Anant Nag conferred Dadasaheb Phalke Award at 72nd National Film Awards
  8. Indian Railways commissions KAVACH 4.0 for the first time on South Central Railway
  9. Delhi Cabinet approves DURGA Scheme for 1,300 pink e-autos
  10. Daily Current Affairs Quiz (9 questions)

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🇮🇳 National

Ayushman Bharat completes 8 years, covers 60+ crore beneficiaries

Why in News?

Launched in September 2018, Ayushman Bharat–PM Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) is now described as the world's largest government-funded health assurance scheme. On its 8th anniversary (23 Sept 2026), the PM highlighted that over 60 crore beneficiaries now have access to Rs. 5 lakh annual health cover, and Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (health & wellness centres) have recorded over 500 crore patient visits.

Key Highlights

  • Ayushman Bharat–PM-JAY completed 8 years on 23 September 2026
  • 60+ crore beneficiaries with ₹5 lakh annual health cover per family
  • Called the world's largest government-funded health assurance scheme
  • Ayushman Arogya Mandirs recorded 500+ crore patient visits

Static GK

  • PM-JAY was launched on 23 September 2018 in Ranchi, Jharkhand
  • The scheme is implemented by the National Health Authority (NHA)
🌍 International

WEF Chief Economists survey: India has the world's strongest growth outlook

Why in News?

The World Economic Forum's Chief Economists Outlook survey found India outpacing China, Europe, and other major economies, with about 74% of surveyed economists expecting strong or very strong growth for India. This reflects growing global confidence in India's macroeconomic trajectory.

Key Highlights

  • WEF Chief Economists Outlook survey ranked India's growth outlook strongest
  • India outpaced China, Europe and other major economies
  • About 74% of economists expect strong or very strong growth for India
  • Signals global confidence in India's economy

Static GK

  • The World Economic Forum was founded in 1971 by Klaus Schwab
  • The WEF is headquartered in Cologny, near Geneva, Switzerland
📈 Economy

India's Q1 FY2026-27 real GDP grows 7.8%, GVA grows 8.2%

Why in News?

As per the official MoSPI press note on GDP estimates, India's real GDP grew 7.8% year-on-year in Q1 (April–June) of FY2026-27, up from 6.9% in Q1 FY2025-26. Real Gross Value Added (GVA) grew 8.2% (nominal GVA grew 11.5%), driven mainly by manufacturing and services.

Key Highlights

  • Real GDP grew 7.8% in Q1 (April–June) FY2026-27
  • Up from 6.9% in Q1 FY2025-26
  • Real GVA grew 8.2%; nominal GVA 11.5%
  • Driven by manufacturing and services

Static GK

  • GDP estimates are released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) under MoSPI
  • GVA = GDP minus product taxes plus product subsidies
📈 Economy

RBI approves Sunday banking on 27 September ahead of 3-day bank strike

Why in News?

With a nationwide bank employees' strike called for 28–30 September 2026, the RBI has approved public sector banks (PSBs) and Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) to keep all branches, offices, ATM-linked branches, and currency chests open on Sunday, 27 September, to prevent an effective five-day disruption in banking services.

Key Highlights

  • Nationwide bank strike called for 28–30 September 2026
  • RBI allowed PSBs and RRBs to open on Sunday, 27 September
  • Branches, offices, ATM-linked branches and currency chests to stay open
  • Aim: avoid a five-day disruption in banking

Static GK

  • The Reserve Bank of India was established on 1 April 1935
  • Regional Rural Banks were set up under the Regional Rural Banks Act, 1976
🏆 Sports & Awards

Mirabai Chanu wins silver at Asian Games 2026, ends India's 28-year weightlifting wait

Why in News?

At the Aichi–Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu won silver in the women's 49 kg weightlifting category — India's first Asian Games weightlifting medal in 28 years, since Karnam Malleswari's medal at the 1998 Bangkok Asian Games.

Key Highlights

  • Mirabai Chanu won silver in women's 49 kg weightlifting
  • India's first Asian Games weightlifting medal in 28 years
  • Last medal: Karnam Malleswari at Bangkok 1998
  • Won at Aichi–Nagoya 2026

Static GK

  • Mirabai Chanu won silver at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
  • Karnam Malleswari was the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal (Sydney 2000)
🏆 Sports & Awards

Indian men's badminton team assures medal at Asian Games 2026, later wins bronze

Why in News?

India's men's team beat Japan 3-0 in the quarterfinal to guarantee at least a bronze medal in the team event at the 2026 Asian Games (Aichi–Nagoya). They subsequently lost 3-1 to China in the semifinal and settled for the bronze medal.

Key Highlights

  • India's men beat Japan 3-0 in the quarterfinal to assure a medal
  • Lost 3-1 to China in the semifinal
  • Won bronze in the team event
  • At the 2026 Asian Games (Aichi–Nagoya)

Static GK

  • The Badminton World Federation (BWF) is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • The Badminton Association of India is the national governing body
🏆 Sports & Awards

Anant Nag conferred Dadasaheb Phalke Award at 72nd National Film Awards

Why in News?

President Droupadi Murmu presented the 72nd National Film Awards at Ekta Nagar (Kevadia), Gujarat — a new venue for the ceremony. Veteran Kannada actor Anant Nag received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India's highest honour in cinema, for his contribution to Indian film.

Key Highlights

  • Anant Nag received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award
  • India's highest honour in cinema
  • Anant Nag is a veteran Kannada actor
  • Awards presented by President Droupadi Murmu

Static GK

  • The Dadasaheb Phalke Award was instituted in 1969; Devika Rani was its first recipient
  • Dadasaheb Phalke made India's first full-length feature film, "Raja Harishchandra" (1913)
🔬 Science & Technology

Indian Railways commissions KAVACH 4.0 for the first time on South Central Railway

Why in News?

Indian Railways commissioned KAVACH (Automatic Train Protection) version 4.0 for the first time, deployed across roughly 108 route km on the Malkajgiri–Kamareddi section (Hyderabad Division) of South Central Railway. KAVACH is India's indigenous ATP system designed to prevent train collisions caused by human error.

Key Highlights

  • KAVACH 4.0 commissioned for the first time
  • Deployed on ~108 route km, Malkajgiri–Kamareddi section
  • Hyderabad Division of South Central Railway
  • Prevents collisions caused by human error

Static GK

  • Kavach was developed by the Research Designs & Standards Organisation (RDSO), Lucknow
  • South Central Railway is headquartered in Secunderabad
🗺️ State

Delhi Cabinet approves DURGA Scheme for 1,300 pink e-autos

Why in News?

The Delhi Cabinet (Rekha Gupta government) approved the "DURGA" scheme to allot 1,300 pink electric autos to women and transgender persons in the first phase, aimed at promoting safe livelihoods and women's mobility in the city.

Key Highlights

  • Delhi Cabinet approved the "DURGA" scheme
  • 1,300 pink electric autos in the first phase
  • For women and transgender persons
  • Aims to promote safe livelihoods and women's mobility

Static GK

  • Delhi got special status as the National Capital Territory under the 69th Constitutional Amendment (1991)
  • Article 239AA of the Constitution contains special provisions for Delhi

📘 24th September 2026 Current Affairs Quiz

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