Daily Current Affairs 24 September 2026: National, Economy & Science
# Daily Current Affairs – 24 September 2026
## 1. Ayushman Bharat–PM-JAY Completes Eight Years
Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) marked eight years in September 2026. The scheme provides eligible families with health cover for secondary and tertiary hospitalisation, subject to scheme rules.
**Exam Focus:** Understand the difference between PM-JAY's hospitalisation cover and primary healthcare services provided through Ayushman Arogya Mandirs.
## 2. BioE3: Commercial Launch of Biodegradable Plastic
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh formalised the commercial launch of bio-based biodegradable plastic under the BioE3 policy.
BioE3 stands for **Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment**. The policy supports biotechnology-led manufacturing, sustainable products and employment generation.
## 3. BRICS Heads of Tax Authorities Meeting
The Union Finance Minister inaugurated the BRICS Heads of Tax Authorities Meeting in New Delhi. The meeting provides a forum for tax administrations of BRICS members to discuss cooperation, tax administration and common challenges.
## 4. Raman Research Institute: Quantum Science
Researchers at Raman Research Institute (RRI), Bengaluru, reported a measurement of a quantum measure greater than one—approximately 1.17, close to the predicted value of 1.18.
The finding relates to Quantum Measure Theory and demonstrates how quantum interference can produce results that differ from ordinary probability measures.
## 5. India–ASEAN Economic Cooperation
India participated in the 23rd ASEAN–India Economic Ministers’ Consultation in Manila. The review of the ASEAN–India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) was an important agenda item.
Reported India–ASEAN bilateral trade for 2025–26 stood at USD 128.38 billion.
**Exam Focus:** AITIGA stands for ASEAN–India Trade in Goods Agreement.
## Practice MCQs
**Q1. What does BioE3 stand for?**
A. Bioenergy for Economic Equality
B. Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment
C. Biological Engineering for Energy Efficiency
D. Biotechnology for Education
**Answer: B. Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment**
**Q2. Ayushman Bharat–PM-JAY primarily supports eligible families with what?**
A. Crop insurance
B. Hospitalisation health cover
C. Free rail travel
D. Pension payments
**Answer: B. Hospitalisation health cover**
**Q3. Where is the Raman Research Institute located?**
A. Bengaluru
B. Pune
C. Jaipur
D. Lucknow
**Answer: A. Bengaluru**
**Q4. AITIGA is associated with India and which regional grouping?**
A. ASEAN
B. NATO
C. African Union
D. European Union
**Answer: A. ASEAN**
**Q5. The BRICS Heads of Tax Authorities Meeting focuses on which area?**
A. Tax administration cooperation
B. Olympic sports
C. Space launches
D. Wildlife census
**Answer: A. Tax administration cooperation**
### One-Line Revision
- Ayushman Bharat–PM-JAY: Health cover for eligible families
- BioE3: Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment
- Raman Research Institute: Bengaluru
- AITIGA: ASEAN–India Trade in Goods Agreement
- BRICS tax meeting: Cooperation between tax authorities
*For exam preparation, check official notifications for the latest scheme figures and policy details.*
## 1. Ayushman Bharat–PM-JAY Completes Eight Years
Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) marked eight years in September 2026. The scheme provides eligible families with health cover for secondary and tertiary hospitalisation, subject to scheme rules.
**Exam Focus:** Understand the difference between PM-JAY's hospitalisation cover and primary healthcare services provided through Ayushman Arogya Mandirs.
## 2. BioE3: Commercial Launch of Biodegradable Plastic
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh formalised the commercial launch of bio-based biodegradable plastic under the BioE3 policy.
BioE3 stands for **Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment**. The policy supports biotechnology-led manufacturing, sustainable products and employment generation.
## 3. BRICS Heads of Tax Authorities Meeting
The Union Finance Minister inaugurated the BRICS Heads of Tax Authorities Meeting in New Delhi. The meeting provides a forum for tax administrations of BRICS members to discuss cooperation, tax administration and common challenges.
## 4. Raman Research Institute: Quantum Science
Researchers at Raman Research Institute (RRI), Bengaluru, reported a measurement of a quantum measure greater than one—approximately 1.17, close to the predicted value of 1.18.
The finding relates to Quantum Measure Theory and demonstrates how quantum interference can produce results that differ from ordinary probability measures.
## 5. India–ASEAN Economic Cooperation
India participated in the 23rd ASEAN–India Economic Ministers’ Consultation in Manila. The review of the ASEAN–India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) was an important agenda item.
Reported India–ASEAN bilateral trade for 2025–26 stood at USD 128.38 billion.
**Exam Focus:** AITIGA stands for ASEAN–India Trade in Goods Agreement.
## Practice MCQs
**Q1. What does BioE3 stand for?**
A. Bioenergy for Economic Equality
B. Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment
C. Biological Engineering for Energy Efficiency
D. Biotechnology for Education
**Answer: B. Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment**
**Q2. Ayushman Bharat–PM-JAY primarily supports eligible families with what?**
A. Crop insurance
B. Hospitalisation health cover
C. Free rail travel
D. Pension payments
**Answer: B. Hospitalisation health cover**
**Q3. Where is the Raman Research Institute located?**
A. Bengaluru
B. Pune
C. Jaipur
D. Lucknow
**Answer: A. Bengaluru**
**Q4. AITIGA is associated with India and which regional grouping?**
A. ASEAN
B. NATO
C. African Union
D. European Union
**Answer: A. ASEAN**
**Q5. The BRICS Heads of Tax Authorities Meeting focuses on which area?**
A. Tax administration cooperation
B. Olympic sports
C. Space launches
D. Wildlife census
**Answer: A. Tax administration cooperation**
### One-Line Revision
- Ayushman Bharat–PM-JAY: Health cover for eligible families
- BioE3: Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment
- Raman Research Institute: Bengaluru
- AITIGA: ASEAN–India Trade in Goods Agreement
- BRICS tax meeting: Cooperation between tax authorities
*For exam preparation, check official notifications for the latest scheme figures and policy details.*