Welcome to today’s TNPSC Daily Current Affairs for September 25, 2026.
This comprehensive compilation covers all important events across national politics,
international relations, science & technology, economy, sports, and more.
Sourced from The Hindu, Indian Express, PIB, and other reputed media.
Perfect for TNPSC Group 1, Group 2, Group 2A, and Group 4 exam preparation.

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🏛️ National Politics & Government

1. MoH&FW: AB PM-JAY Completes 8 Years with Over 60 Crore Beneficiaries On 23 September 2026, the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan-Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoH&FW) to achieve universal health coverage completed eight year s with over 60 crore (Cr) beneficiaries. About AB PM-JAY: Launched on: The AB PM-JAY programme was launched by the Prime Minister ( PM ) Narendra Modi on 23 September 2018 from the city of Ranchi, Jharkhand. Purpose: It is the world’s largest government-funded public health insurance and assurance scheme, providing up to Rs 5 lakh per family annually for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization. Funding Structure: This is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme ( CSS ), with a funding ratio of:

Key points:

• 60:40 – Centre: States.
• 90:10 – Centre: North-Eastern ( NE ) States, Himachal Pradesh ( HP ), Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kashmir ( J&K ).
• 60:40 – Centre: Union territories ( UTs ) with a legislature.
• 100% – By Centre for UTs without legislature.

📌 Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

2. MoC&I: India-New Zealand FTA to Enter into Force from October 2026

In September 2026, the Union Minister Piyush Goyal, Ministry of Commerce and Industry ( MoC&I ) announced that India – New Zealand ( NZ ) Free Trade Agreement ( FTA ) will enter into force on 20 October 2026, following the completion of ratification and domestic processes in both countries.

Key points:

• India-NZ FTA Details Signed on: The Agreement was signed on 27th April 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, Delhi, New Delhi, by Union Minister Piyush Goyal and NZ’s Minister for Trade and Investment Hon.
• Duty Free: From the date of implementation, 100% of India’s exports to NZ will receive duty-free access.
• Key sectors to be benefited are: Indian manufacturers will also receive duty-free access to inputs including wooden logs, coking coal and metal scrap.

📌 Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

3. Union Home Minister Amit Shah Inaugurates 3rd ANTF Conference 2026; Sets Drug-Free India Target by 2029 Union…

Minister Amit Shah, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Minister of Cooperation, inaugurated the 3rd National Conference of Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Heads of States/Union Territories (UTs) in New Delhi, Delhi on 22–23 September 2026 with participation from 36 States and UTs.

Key points:

• The conference aimed to achieve the targets of the Vision Document on Narcotics Control (2026–2029), focusing on dismantling drug networks and setting a goal of a drug-free India by 31 December 2029 in line with the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.

📌 Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

4. About 3rd ANTF Conference 2026: Organiser: The two-day conference, organised by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) , under MHA, was held on the theme “United Resolve, Shared Responsibility,” emphasising a whole-of-government approach involving central agencies, States, and stakeholders. Launches: He also released four anti-narcotics Television Commercials (TVCs) to raise awareness, launched the revamped Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) website, and laid the foundation stones for NCB zonal complexes in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh (UP), and Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

📌 Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

5. Govt Mandates BIS Certification for Smartphone Screen Protectors from April 2027

In September 2026, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology ( MeitY ), Government of India ( GoI ) mandated Bureau of Indian Standards ( BIS ) certification for smartphone screen protector s, bringing them under the Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirement of Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021, with effect from 1 April 2027.

Key points:

• Highlights of the BIS Certification: Quality Parameters: The standard covers parameters including thickness, dimensions, light transmission, visual defects and strength.
• Compliant products will be required to carry the BIS Standard Mark.
• Compliance: Manufacturers and importers must meet the prescribed standard before sale in India, with a transition period until March 31, 2027.
• 66th Product: Smartphone screen protectors have become the 66th product category covered under the compulsory registration framework.
• The existing list includes smartphones, laptops, chargers, LED televisions, microwave ovens, printers and set-top boxes.

📌 Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

6. MoD Signs Rs 810.79 Crore Contract with BDL for 160 SAT-SAAW Systems for IAF On September 23 2026, the Ministry of…

Defence (MoD) signed a contract worth Rs 810.79 crore with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) for the procurement of 160 Satellite Smart Anti-Airfield Weapons (SAT-SAAW) and associated equipment for the Indian Air Force (IAF).

Key points:

• The contract was signed in New Delhi, Delhi in the presence of Rajesh Kumar Singh, Secretary, MoD, under the Buy (Indian-Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured)(Indian –IDDM) category.

📌 Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

7. About Satellite Smart Anti-Airfield Weapons (SAT-SAAW ): Type: SAT-SAAW is an air-to-ground precision-guided glide bomb designed to neutralise enemy airfields from a long stand-off range and can be launched from Jaguar, Hawk and Su-30 MKI aircraft. Developer: The weapon has been indigenously designed and developed by DRDO, with 60% indigenous content, supporting Aatmanirbharta in defence. Subsystems: Key subsystems being indigenised include the Initial Measurement Unit, Long Impact Delay Fuse and Twin Store Carrier. Delivery: The 160 systems are scheduled for delivery during 2027-28 and 2028-29 . Their induction will enhance the IAF’s operational and precision-strike capability and strengthen India’s defence preparedness and self-reliance. About BDL: Established in 1970, headquartered in Hyderabad, Telangana, and is currently headed by Shailesh Vagerwal, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD).

📌 Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

8. Delhi Cabinet Approves DURGA Scheme for 1,300 Pink E-Autos for Women and Transgender Persons

In September 2026, the Delhi Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister (CM) Rekha Gupta, approved the DURGA (Driving Upliftment and Rozgar for Women/Transgender Green E-Auto) scheme to provide dignified self-employment opportunities to women and transgender persons while promoting safe, clean and inclusive last-mile transport.

Key points:

• About DURGA Scheme: First Phase: The DURGA scheme will allocate 1,300 pink electric(e)-autos- 1,170 to women and 130 to transgender persons.
• Each revenue district may receive up to 90 e-autos for women and 10 for transgender beneficiaries.
• Eligibility: Women aged 20–40, Delhi residents with voter ID (Identity Card), LMV (Light Motor Vehicle) licence and PSV (Public Service Vehicle) badge; those with more than 3 children are ineligible.
• Conditions: Family income must be up to Rs 5 lakh (2025-26), with no registered transport vehicle/three-wheeler owned by the applicant or family.
• Transgender applicants need a certificate from the Delhi District Magistrate.

📌 Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

💰 Economy & Banking

9. ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Renamed ICICI Life Insurance

In September 2026, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Limited has officially changed its name to ICICI Life Insurance Limited, effective September 22, 2026, following approval from the Registrar of Companies (RoC), Central Processing Centre, Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).

Key points:

• Highlights of ICICI Life Insurance Name Change: Restructuring: United Kingdom (UK)-based Prudential plc is restructuring its India operations by planning to acquire a 75% controlling stake in Bharti Life Insurance and reclassify its role in ICICI Life Insurance from promoter to investor.
• Reclassification: Due to regulatory restrictions on holding promoter status in competing insurance ventures, Prudential is being reclassified from a “promoter” to a passive “investor” in ICICI’s life insurance arm.
• Compliance: Following the name change, the company amended its Memorandum of Association (MoA) and Articles of Association (AoA) and will inform the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) for a revised Certificate of Registration (CoR) and related compliances.
• About ICICI: Established in 1955, headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, and headed by Sandeep Bakhshi, Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

📌 Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

10. TBX Launches B2B Bill Payments on TrustHub via Bharat Connect

In September 2026, TBX (formerly TransBnk) launched Business-to-Business (B2B) bill payments on its TrustHub platform through National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) Bharat BillPay Limited ( NBBL) ’s Bharat Connect for Business, enabling businesses to manage invoice and payment workflows on a unified interoperable platform.

Key points:

• TBX TrustHub–Bharat Connect Integration Integration: TBX TrustHub will operate as a Participating Agent Institution (P-AI) within the Bharat Connect for Business ecosystem through direct technology integration with NBBL.
• Banking Role: IDFC FIRST Bank will act as the Sponsor Operating Unit for the integration.
• Platform Function: The platform enables businesses to discover invoices, make payments, and track transaction status by integrating invoicing and payment management into the corporate banking environment.
• Business Reach: The platform supports sectors such as manufacturing, distribution, retail, Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), pharmaceuticals, automotive, and education, especially businesses managing recurring invoices, supplier payments, and high-volume transactions.
• About Bharat Connect: It was pilot-launched in 2016 by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and officially went live in August 2017, headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra operating under NPCI Bharat BillPay Limited (NBBL).

📌 Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

11. Fitch Ratings Raises India GDP Growth Forecast to 6.9% for FY27

In September 2026, Fitch Ratings, a global credit rating agency, released its ‘Global Economic Outlook – September 2026 ’, raising India’s Gross Domestic Product ( GDP ) growth forecast by 50 basis points (bps) to 6.9% for the Financial Year 2026–27 ( FY27 ), from its earlier projection of 6.4%, supported by stronger-than-expected economic growth and resilient investment activity.

Key points:

• About Fitch India Growth Forecast FY27: Growth: India’s GDP grew 7.8% year-on-year in Q1 FY27, demonstrating resilience despite the energy-price shock and terms-of-trade deterioration arising from the US-Iran conflict.
• Outlook: Fitch Ratings expects economic momentum in FY27 to moderate in the second half due to slower manufacturing and services expansion, weak monsoon rainfall, and rising inflationary pressures indicated by Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) trends.
• Inflation: Fitch expects India’s headline inflation to increase to 5.5% by December 2026, before moderating to 4.2% by end-2027 and 4% by end-2028.
• The upward revision reflects stronger-than-expected economic growth, resilient domestic demand and investment activity despite external and energy-price shocks.

📌 Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

🏏 Sports

12. India to Host UCI Road World Championships 2032 For First Time

In September 2026, the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) announced that India will host the UCI Road World Championships 2032 for the first time in Pune, Maharashtra, at the UCI’s 195th Congress in Montréal, Canada.

Key points:

• About UCI Road World Championships 2032: UCI Road World Championships: Among the most prestigious international cycling events, bringing together top road cyclists to compete for the iconic rainbow jerseys across elite road races, individual time trials, team events, and various cycling categories.
• Bidding Process: Pune’s candidature reached the final round against Groningen/Drenthe, Netherlands, after Colombia and Mexico were eliminated earlier.
• World Championships Awarded: At its 2026 Congress, the UCI unveiled the hosts of 19 World Championships across 11 countries for 2027–2034, covering road, track, mountain bike, BMX, gravel and cyclocross.
• About UCI: Founded in 1900 in Paris, France and headquartered in Aigle, Switzerland, UCI is the global governing body for cycling, responsible for regulating competitive cycling and organising major international championships.
• The historic bid was jointly led by the Government of Maharashtra and the Cycling Federation of India ( CFI ), with support from the Government of India ( GoI ).

📌 Why it matters for TNPSC: Sports Current Affairs. Awards and achievements of sportspersons.

🏆 Awards & Honours

13. M3M Hurun India Rich List 2026: Gautam Adani Topped Overall; Shah Rukh Khan leads Entertainers and Cricketers’ Group

In September 2026, Hurun India, in collaboration with M3M India Private Limited, released the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2026, with Gautam Adani and family topping the list at Rs.9.23 lakh crore, followed by Mukesh Ambani and family at Rs.8.63 lakh crore and L.

Key points:

• Mittal and family at Rs.3.39 lakh crore.
• About M3M Hurun India Rich List 2026: Overview: The M3M Hurun India Rich List is an annual ranking that profiles India’s wealthiest individuals and families.
• Cyrus S. Poonawalla & family of the Serum Institute of India (SII) ranked 4th with wealth of Rs 3,03,400 crore, followed by Roshni Nadar Malhotra & family of HCL Technologies Limited in 5th place with Rs 2,78,500 crore.
• The list includes seven entertainers and cricketers, with Shah Rukh Khan and family leading the group at Rs.10,000 crore.
• The 2026 list marks the 15th edition, based on a wealth snapshot as of 24 August 2026.

📌 Why it matters for TNPSC: Awards & Honours. Frequently asked in TNPSC prelims.

14. Cities: Mumbai, (Maharashtra) leads with 465 individuals, followed by New Delhi, (Delhi) (236) and Bengaluru,…

(Karnataka) (129), highlighting major urban wealth concentration and economic hubs in India.

Key points:

• Sectors: Industrial products, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals dominate, while Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerged as a new sector with 19 individuals contributing Rs 3.07 lakh crore wealth.

📌 Why it matters for TNPSC: Awards & Honours. Frequently asked in TNPSC prelims.

📘 General Knowledge & Miscellaneous

15. Veteran Malayalam Theatre and Film Actress Savithri Sreedharan Passed Away

In September 2026, Veteran Malayalam theatre and film actress Savithri Sreedharan passed away in Kozhikode, Kerala.

Key points:

• About Savithri Sreedharan: Profile: She, born in Kerala, was a prominent figure in Malayalam theatre who transitioned into Malayalam cinema after over four decades of powerful stage performances.
• Theatre Career: She began acting in amateur theatre in 1961 and entered professional theatre in 1984.
• Over the following decades, she performed with prominent Kozhikode-based theatre groups, including Kalinga Theatre, Sangamam Theatre and Chiranthana Theatres.
• Film Career: She made her Malayalam cinema debut with Kadavu, directed by M.
• Vasudevan Nair, and later appeared in films such as Valiyangadi, Dakini, Mera Naam Shaji, Virus, Ittymaani: Made in China, Pada, Paappan, and Christy.

📌 Why it matters for TNPSC: General Knowledge. Important for TNPSC prelims.

16. Italian Football Legend & Inter Milan Icon Sandro Mazzola Passed Away

In September 2026, Italian football legend Sandro Mazzola, former Inter Milan captain and Italy international, died at the age of 83.

Key points:

• He was born on 8 November 1942 in Turin, Italy.
• His death was announced by Inter Milan (club) on September 19, 2026.

📌 Why it matters for TNPSC: General Knowledge. Important for TNPSC prelims.

17. About Sandro Mazzola : Career: Mazzola spent his entire 17-year career (1960–1977) with Inter Milan, officially Football Club Internazionale Milano, scoring 161 goals in 565 matches and winning 4 Serie A (Italy’s top football league) titles and 2 European Cups. Italy: Represented Italy in 70 matches, scoring 22 goals; won the 1968 Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) European Championship and reached the 1970 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup final. European Cup: Mazzola scored two goals in Inter Milan’s 3–1 victory over Real Madrid in the 1964 European Cup final, helping the club win its first European Cup. Individual: He finished runner-up to Johan Cruyff in the 1971 Ballon d’Or and was the Serie A top scorer in the 1964–65 season. Post-Retirement: After retiring in 1977, Mazzola held various directorial roles in football and later worked as a television football commentator and pundit.

📌 Why it matters for TNPSC: General Knowledge. Important for TNPSC prelims.

18. International Red Panda Day 2026 – September 19 International Red Panda Day (IRPD) is observed worldwide on the…

third Saturday of September to raise awareness about the red panda, the first panda species to be described and the only endangered panda species.

Key points:

• IRPD 2026 was observed on 19 September 2026. The 2025 observance fell on 20 September 2025, while IRPD 2027 will be observed on 18 September 2027.

📌 Why it matters for TNPSC: General Knowledge. Important for TNPSC prelims.

19. Background : Origin: The Red Panda Network (RPN) launched International Red Panda Day (IRPD) in 2010. First…

Observance: IRPD was first observed on 18 September 2010.

📌 Why it matters for TNPSC: General Knowledge. Important for TNPSC prelims.

20. World Alzheimer’s Day 2026 – September 21 World Alzheimer’s Day (WAD) is observed globally on 21 September to raise…

awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

Key points:

• It is part of World Alzheimer’s Month, observed throughout September.
• 2026 Theme: “The Earlier You Know, The More You Can Do: A Dementia Diagnosis Matters.”.

📌 Why it matters for TNPSC: General Knowledge. Important for TNPSC prelims.

21. Background: First Observanc e: Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) first observed World Alzheimer’s Day in 1994…

to mark its 10th anniversary. Global Health Priority: The World Health Organization (WHO) recognises dementia as a public health priority requiring coordinated global action.

Key points:

• World Alzheimer’s Month: Following an ADI pilot campaign in 12 countries in 2010, World Alzheimer’s Month was established in 2012.
• Observed every September, it promotes dementia education, advocacy and support worldwide.

📌 Why it matters for TNPSC: General Knowledge. Important for TNPSC prelims.

22. International Day of Peace 2026 – September 21 The United Nations (UN’s) International Day of Peace (IDP) , observed…

every year across the globe on September 21 to celebrate and promote the principles of peace within and among all nations and peoples.

Key points:

• 21 September 2026 marked 27 years since the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted the Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace in 1999.
• 2026 Theme: “Invest in Peace – For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day.”.

📌 Why it matters for TNPSC: General Knowledge. Important for TNPSC prelims.

23. Background: Adoption: In 1981, the UNGA adopted Resolution A/RES/36/67, declaring the 3rd Tuesday of September as…

the International Day of Peace (IDP), coinciding with the opening day of the UNGA regular sessions.

Key points:

• First Observation: The first IDP was observed on September 21, 1982, the 3rd Tuesday of September that year.
• Resolution: In 2001, the UNGA adopted Resolution A/RES/55/282, designating September 21 every year as IDP and declaring it a day of global ceasefire and non-violence.
• Symbol: The International Day of Peace (IDP) is represented by a dove carrying an olive branch, symbolising peace and freedom.

📌 Why it matters for TNPSC: General Knowledge. Important for TNPSC prelims.

📝 Practice Questions (MCQs)

Test your knowledge with these questions based on today’s current affairs. Each question has one correct answer — click to reveal it after you decide.

Q1. Which statement correctly describes this current-affairs event?

(a) C&I ) announced that India – New Zealand ( NZ ) Free Trade Agreement ( FTA ) will enter into force on 20 October 2026, following the completion of ratification and domestic processes in both countries.
(b) n-Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoH&FW) to achieve universal health coverage completed eight year s with over 60 crore (Cr) beneficiaries.
(c) naugurated the 3rd National Conference of Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Heads of States/Union Territories (UTs) in New Delhi, Delhi on 22–23 September 2026 with participation from 36 States and UTs.
(d) Background : Origin: The Red Panda Network (RPN) launched International Red Panda Day (IRPD) in 2010.

Q2. Which of the following headlines matches this news summary? — “Background : Origin: The Red Panda Network (RPN) launched International Red Panda Day (IRPD) in 2010.”

(a) Background : Origin: The Red Panda Network (RPN) launched International Red Panda Day (IRPD) in 2010. First…
(b) MoH&FW: AB PM-JAY Completes 8 Years with Over 60 Crore Beneficiaries On 23 September 2026, the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan-Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoH&FW) to achieve universal health coverage completed eight year s with over 60 crore (Cr) beneficiaries. About AB PM-JAY: Launched on: The AB PM-JAY programme was launched by the Prime Minister ( PM ) Narendra Modi on 23 September 2018 from the city of Ranchi, Jharkhand. Purpose: It is the world’s largest government-funded public health insurance and assurance scheme, providing up to Rs 5 lakh per family annually for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization. Funding Structure: This is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme ( CSS ), with a funding ratio of:
(c) M3M Hurun India Rich List 2026: Gautam Adani Topped Overall; Shah Rukh Khan leads Entertainers and Cricketers’ Group
(d) Union Home Minister Amit Shah Inaugurates 3rd ANTF Conference 2026; Sets Drug-Free India Target by 2029 Union…

Q3. Which of the following headlines matches this news summary? — “Veteran Malayalam Theatre and Film Actress Savithri Sreedharan Passed Away In September 2026, Veteran Malayalam theatre and film actress Savithri…”

(a) Fitch Ratings Raises India GDP Growth Forecast to 6.9% for FY27
(b) Veteran Malayalam Theatre and Film Actress Savithri Sreedharan Passed Away
(c) About Sandro Mazzola : Career: Mazzola spent his entire 17-year career (1960–1977) with Inter Milan, officially Football Club Internazionale Milano, scoring 161 goals in 565 matches and winning 4 Serie A (Italy’s top football league) titles and 2 European Cups. Italy: Represented Italy in 70 matches, scoring 22 goals; won the 1968 Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) European Championship and reached the 1970 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup final. European Cup: Mazzola scored two goals in Inter Milan’s 3–1 victory over Real Madrid in the 1964 European Cup final, helping the club win its first European Cup. Individual: He finished runner-up to Johan Cruyff in the 1971 Ballon d’Or and was the Serie A top scorer in the 1964–65 season. Post-Retirement: After retiring in 1977, Mazzola held various directorial roles in football and later worked as a television football commentator and pundit.
(d) Cities: Mumbai, (Maharashtra) leads with 465 individuals, followed by New Delhi, (Delhi) (236) and Bengaluru,…

Q4. Which of the following headlines matches this news summary? — “T-SAAW ): Type: SAT-SAAW is an air-to-ground precision-guided glide bomb designed to neutralise enemy airfields from a long stand-off range and can…”

(a) TBX Launches B2B Bill Payments on TrustHub via Bharat Connect
(b) MoH&FW: AB PM-JAY Completes 8 Years with Over 60 Crore Beneficiaries On 23 September 2026, the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan-Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoH&FW) to achieve universal health coverage completed eight year s with over 60 crore (Cr) beneficiaries. About AB PM-JAY: Launched on: The AB PM-JAY programme was launched by the Prime Minister ( PM ) Narendra Modi on 23 September 2018 from the city of Ranchi, Jharkhand. Purpose: It is the world’s largest government-funded public health insurance and assurance scheme, providing up to Rs 5 lakh per family annually for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization. Funding Structure: This is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme ( CSS ), with a funding ratio of:
(c) About Satellite Smart Anti-Airfield Weapons (SAT-SAAW ): Type: SAT-SAAW is an air-to-ground precision-guided glide bomb designed to neutralise enemy airfields from a long stand-off range and can be launched from Jaguar, Hawk and Su-30 MKI aircraft. Developer: The weapon has been indigenously designed and developed by DRDO, with 60% indigenous content, supporting Aatmanirbharta in defence. Subsystems: Key subsystems being indigenised include the Initial Measurement Unit, Long Impact Delay Fuse and Twin Store Carrier. Delivery: The 160 systems are scheduled for delivery during 2027-28 and 2028-29 . Their induction will enhance the IAF’s operational and precision-strike capability and strengthen India’s defence preparedness and self-reliance. About BDL: Established in 1970, headquartered in Hyderabad, Telangana, and is currently headed by Shailesh Vagerwal, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD).
(d) Govt Mandates BIS Certification for Smartphone Screen Protectors from April 2027

Q5. Which of the following headlines matches this news summary? — “Adoption: In 1981, the UNGA adopted Resolution A/RES/36/67, declaring the 3rd Tuesday of September as the International Day of Peace (IDP)…”

(a) Background: Adoption: In 1981, the UNGA adopted Resolution A/RES/36/67, declaring the 3rd Tuesday of September as…
(b) M3M Hurun India Rich List 2026: Gautam Adani Topped Overall; Shah Rukh Khan leads Entertainers and Cricketers’ Group
(c) TBX Launches B2B Bill Payments on TrustHub via Bharat Connect
(d) Background: First Observanc e: Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) first observed World Alzheimer’s Day in 1994…