CUET Current Affairs: 24 September 2025

Ayushman Bharat Yojana

News-Ayushman Bharat, the world’s largest govt-funded health assurance scheme, completes 7 years.

Occasion – Ayushman Bharat–Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) completed 7 years on 23 September 2025.
Launch – Started in 2018 from Ranchi, Jharkhand.
Scale – World’s largest government-funded health assurance scheme.
Coverage – Over 55 crore beneficiaries; ₹5 lakh annual health cover per family.
Impact – Enabled 10.3 crore hospital admissions worth ₹1.48 lakh crore through cashless treatment.
Beneficiary base – Expanded to 12 crore families, including:
– ASHA and Anganwadi workers (2024).
– Senior citizens above 70 via Ayushman Vay Vandana Card (2024).
– Nearly 1 crore gig/platform workers.
Infrastructure – 1.8 lakh Ayushman Arogya Mandirs established across India.
Significance – Strengthened universal health coverage in India.

News-GST Bachat Utsav 2025 – Next-Gen GST Reforms.

Occasion – India launched Next Generation GST reforms on 22 September 2025.
GST Slabs – Simplified to two rates: 5% and 18%.
Tax Reduction – GST cut on 370+ items, including food, medicines, toiletries, and stationery.
Healthcare Relief – Many life-saving drugs made GST-free or taxed at 5%.
FMCG Impact – Brands like Amul and Mother Dairy announced price cuts.
Objectives – Reduce household expenses, boost savings, support MSMEs, spur investment.
PM Modi’s Statement – Called reforms a “double bonanza” (GST cuts + income tax relief).
Income Tax Relief – Zero tax up to ₹12 lakh annual income.
Citizen Benefit – Projected savings of up to ₹2.5 lakh crore.
Initiative – GST Bachat Utsav launched on first day of Navratri, celebrated nationwide as a festival of savings and empowerment.

News–India’s first overseas defence manufacturing facility inaugurated in Berrechid, Morocco.

Date – 23 September 2025.
Event – Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Moroccan counterpart Abdelatif Loudyi inaugurated TASL’s defence manufacturing facility in Berrechid, Morocco.
Scale – Morocco’s largest defence unit; first Indian private defence plant in Africa.
Production – Wheeled Armoured Platforms, jointly developed by TASL and DRDO.
Contract – Vehicles to be supplied to Royal Moroccan Army; deliveries start next month.
Significance – Symbol of India–Morocco strategic partnership; aligned with Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
Export Hub – Facility positioned as gateway to Africa and Europe.
Impact – Generates employment and boosts defence technology collaboration.

News-IndusInd Bank Appoints Viral Damania as CFO amid Leadership Overhaul.

CFO Name – Viral Damania.
Effective Date – September 22, 2025
Role of Santosh Kumar – Ceases additional duties as Special Officer – Finance and Accounts; continues as Deputy CFO.
Experience of Damania – 27+ years (Banking and Professional Services).
Last Held Position – CFO, Bank of America India.

News- Zorawar Light Tank Developed by DRDO and L&T for Indian Army.

What – Unveiling Zorawar Light Tank.
Developed by – DRDO-CVRDE and L&T.
For – Indian Army.
Weight and Mobility – 25 tonnes; 70 km/h road speed; high altitude operability >4,200 m.
Engine – Cummins VTA903E-T760, 760 hp diesel engine.
Speed – 70 km/h.
Transportability – Air-transportable via C-17 Globemaster III & Chinook helicopters.
Armament – 105 mm main gun, 7.62 mm coaxial MG, 12.7 mm remote-controlled weapon station, ATGM launch capability.
Unique Features – Composite rubber tracks, modular armour, hydro-pneumatic suspension, 3rd gen ATGM.
Induction – By 2027.

Q1. In which year was the Ayushman Bharat–PMJAY scheme launched?
a) 2015
b) 2018
c) 2020
d) 2022

Q2. Under the Next-Gen GST reforms, how many tax slabs are there?
a) One
b) Two
c) Three
d) Four

Q3. Where was India’s first overseas defence manufacturing facility inaugurated?
a) Egypt
b) South Africa
c) Morocco
d) Kenya

Q4. Viral Damania was recently appointed as CFO of which bank?
a) HDFC Bank
b) IndusInd Bank
c) ICICI Bank
d) Axis Bank

Q5. What is the weight of the Zorawar Light Tank developed for the Indian Army?
a) 15 tonnes
b) 20 tonnes
c) 25 tonnes
d) 30 tonnes