Daily Current Affairs 25 September 2026: National, Sports & Science
# Daily Current Affairs – 25 September 2026
## 1. Asian Games 2026: India's Athletics and Shooting Medals
Indian athletes won several medals at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya.
- Gulveer Singh won silver in the men's 10,000 metres.
- Baranica Elangovan won a shared bronze in women's pole vault.
- Manpreet Kaur won bronze in women's shot put.
- Suruchi Inder Singh and Kamaljeet won gold in the 10 m air pistol mixed team event with an Asian record of 484.6.
- India's men's 50 m rifle 3 positions team won silver.
**Exam Focus:** Remember the athletes, events and medal categories.
## 2. ₹200 Crore RDI Support for Agnikul Cosmos
The Technology Development Board (TDB), under the Department of Science and Technology, signed an agreement with Chennai-based Agnikul Cosmos for ₹200 crore support under the Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund.
The support is intended for development of a fully reusable Agnibaan launch vehicle.
**Important Facts**
- Organisation: Agnikul Cosmos
- Supporting body: Technology Development Board
- Support: ₹200 crore
- Focus: Reusable launch vehicle technology
## 3. TRAI Launches Digital Connectivity Rating Platform
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) launched the Digital Connectivity Rating (DCR) platform and a mobile application.
The platform is intended to assess the digital connectivity of buildings and properties, helping consumers understand connectivity quality before making decisions.
**Exam Focus:** TRAI is India's telecom regulator.
## 4. Sixth Cycle of Tiger Reserve Evaluation
The Environment Ministry launched the sixth cycle of Management Effectiveness Evaluation of Tiger Reserves (MEE-TR).
The assessment will cover all 58 tiger reserves in India. Solid-waste management has been added as a separate evaluation criterion.
**Important Facts**
- Evaluation: MEE-TR
- Cycle: Sixth
- Coverage: 58 tiger reserves
- New criterion: Solid-waste management
## 5. Government Borrowing Plan for the Second Half of FY 2026–27
The Government of India, in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India, announced gross market borrowing of ₹7.86 lakh crore for October 2026 to March 2027.
The plan includes ₹15,000 crore through Sovereign Green Bonds.
**Exam Focus:** Green bonds are associated with financing projects that have environmental or climate-related benefits.
## 6. Arogya Manthan 2026
Arogya Manthan 2026 highlighted eight years of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) and five years of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM).
The event also highlighted digital health initiatives intended to strengthen healthcare data systems and claims processing.
**Remember**
- PM-JAY: Health cover for eligible families under scheme rules
- ABDM: Digital health ecosystem
## 7. India and Liberia Launch a Shipping Safety Initiative
India and Liberia launched the Group of Friends on the Safety and Security of Shipping and Seafarers at the United Nations in New York.
The initiative aims to strengthen international cooperation on the safety of merchant ships and seafarers.
## 8. Ladakh Mountaineering Expedition
A mountaineering expedition team from the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS), Dirang, was reported to have climbed 20 previously unclimbed peaks above 6,000 metres in Ladakh in 23 days.
The achievement highlights mountaineering, exploration and adventure-sports capabilities.
## Practice MCQs
**Q1. Who won silver in the men's 10,000 metres at the Asian Games on 25 September 2026?**
A. Gulveer Singh
B. Neeraj Chopra
C. Avinash Sable
D. Tajinderpal Singh
**Answer: A. Gulveer Singh**
**Q2. Which organisation signed the ₹200 crore RDI support agreement with Agnikul Cosmos?**
A. SEBI
B. Technology Development Board
C. NITI Aayog
D. TRAI
**Answer: B. Technology Development Board**
**Q3. What does TRAI's DCR platform assess?**
A. Digital connectivity of buildings
B. Mobile handset prices
C. Television programmes
D. Internet data prices
**Answer: A. Digital connectivity of buildings**
**Q4. How many tiger reserves are covered by the sixth MEE-TR cycle?**
A. 50
B. 55
C. 58
D. 60
**Answer: C. 58**
**Q5. How much Sovereign Green Bonds are included in the second-half borrowing plan?**
A. ₹5,000 crore
B. ₹10,000 crore
C. ₹15,000 crore
D. ₹25,000 crore
**Answer: C. ₹15,000 crore**
**Q6. Arogya Manthan 2026 marked how many years of Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY?**
A. 5 years
B. 6 years
C. 8 years
D. 10 years
**Answer: C. 8 years**
### One-Line Revision
- Gulveer Singh: Men's 10,000 m silver
- Agnikul Cosmos: ₹200 crore RDI support agreement
- TRAI: Digital Connectivity Rating platform
- MEE-TR: Sixth cycle covers 58 tiger reserves
- Sovereign Green Bonds: ₹15,000 crore in H2 borrowing plan
- PM-JAY: Eight years highlighted at Arogya Manthan 2026
*Verify official notifications and final sporting results before using time-sensitive details in an examination.*
## 1. Asian Games 2026: India's Athletics and Shooting Medals
Indian athletes won several medals at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya.
- Gulveer Singh won silver in the men's 10,000 metres.
- Baranica Elangovan won a shared bronze in women's pole vault.
- Manpreet Kaur won bronze in women's shot put.
- Suruchi Inder Singh and Kamaljeet won gold in the 10 m air pistol mixed team event with an Asian record of 484.6.
- India's men's 50 m rifle 3 positions team won silver.
**Exam Focus:** Remember the athletes, events and medal categories.
## 2. ₹200 Crore RDI Support for Agnikul Cosmos
The Technology Development Board (TDB), under the Department of Science and Technology, signed an agreement with Chennai-based Agnikul Cosmos for ₹200 crore support under the Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund.
The support is intended for development of a fully reusable Agnibaan launch vehicle.
**Important Facts**
- Organisation: Agnikul Cosmos
- Supporting body: Technology Development Board
- Support: ₹200 crore
- Focus: Reusable launch vehicle technology
## 3. TRAI Launches Digital Connectivity Rating Platform
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) launched the Digital Connectivity Rating (DCR) platform and a mobile application.
The platform is intended to assess the digital connectivity of buildings and properties, helping consumers understand connectivity quality before making decisions.
**Exam Focus:** TRAI is India's telecom regulator.
## 4. Sixth Cycle of Tiger Reserve Evaluation
The Environment Ministry launched the sixth cycle of Management Effectiveness Evaluation of Tiger Reserves (MEE-TR).
The assessment will cover all 58 tiger reserves in India. Solid-waste management has been added as a separate evaluation criterion.
**Important Facts**
- Evaluation: MEE-TR
- Cycle: Sixth
- Coverage: 58 tiger reserves
- New criterion: Solid-waste management
## 5. Government Borrowing Plan for the Second Half of FY 2026–27
The Government of India, in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India, announced gross market borrowing of ₹7.86 lakh crore for October 2026 to March 2027.
The plan includes ₹15,000 crore through Sovereign Green Bonds.
**Exam Focus:** Green bonds are associated with financing projects that have environmental or climate-related benefits.
## 6. Arogya Manthan 2026
Arogya Manthan 2026 highlighted eight years of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) and five years of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM).
The event also highlighted digital health initiatives intended to strengthen healthcare data systems and claims processing.
**Remember**
- PM-JAY: Health cover for eligible families under scheme rules
- ABDM: Digital health ecosystem
## 7. India and Liberia Launch a Shipping Safety Initiative
India and Liberia launched the Group of Friends on the Safety and Security of Shipping and Seafarers at the United Nations in New York.
The initiative aims to strengthen international cooperation on the safety of merchant ships and seafarers.
## 8. Ladakh Mountaineering Expedition
A mountaineering expedition team from the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS), Dirang, was reported to have climbed 20 previously unclimbed peaks above 6,000 metres in Ladakh in 23 days.
The achievement highlights mountaineering, exploration and adventure-sports capabilities.
## Practice MCQs
**Q1. Who won silver in the men's 10,000 metres at the Asian Games on 25 September 2026?**
A. Gulveer Singh
B. Neeraj Chopra
C. Avinash Sable
D. Tajinderpal Singh
**Answer: A. Gulveer Singh**
**Q2. Which organisation signed the ₹200 crore RDI support agreement with Agnikul Cosmos?**
A. SEBI
B. Technology Development Board
C. NITI Aayog
D. TRAI
**Answer: B. Technology Development Board**
**Q3. What does TRAI's DCR platform assess?**
A. Digital connectivity of buildings
B. Mobile handset prices
C. Television programmes
D. Internet data prices
**Answer: A. Digital connectivity of buildings**
**Q4. How many tiger reserves are covered by the sixth MEE-TR cycle?**
A. 50
B. 55
C. 58
D. 60
**Answer: C. 58**
**Q5. How much Sovereign Green Bonds are included in the second-half borrowing plan?**
A. ₹5,000 crore
B. ₹10,000 crore
C. ₹15,000 crore
D. ₹25,000 crore
**Answer: C. ₹15,000 crore**
**Q6. Arogya Manthan 2026 marked how many years of Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY?**
A. 5 years
B. 6 years
C. 8 years
D. 10 years
**Answer: C. 8 years**
### One-Line Revision
- Gulveer Singh: Men's 10,000 m silver
- Agnikul Cosmos: ₹200 crore RDI support agreement
- TRAI: Digital Connectivity Rating platform
- MEE-TR: Sixth cycle covers 58 tiger reserves
- Sovereign Green Bonds: ₹15,000 crore in H2 borrowing plan
- PM-JAY: Eight years highlighted at Arogya Manthan 2026
*Verify official notifications and final sporting results before using time-sensitive details in an examination.*