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The GK24 editorial team writes and fact-checks daily current affairs and general knowledge content for SSC, Banking, UPSC, Railway and state exams. Every article cites its sources and is reviewed before publishing.

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Government Schemes
DoLR Reviews WDC-PMKSY 2.0 Watershed Works in Pune
DoLR Secretary Dilip Kumar reviewed WDC-PMKSY 2.0 watershed works in Khed, Pune, and asked that 76 talukas of Maharashtra's drought belt be taken up on priority.
31 October 2026 · 2 min read
National
IIPA's 72nd AGM: Membership Climbs to 11,611
At the 72nd Annual General Body Meeting of IIPA, Dr Jitendra Singh pushed nationwide outreach as membership of the public administration institute reached 11,611.
31 October 2026 · 2 min read
Economy
Cotton Import Duty Exemption Extended to 31 December 2026
The Centre has extended the customs duty exemption on cotton imports by two months, up to 31 December 2026, to ease raw material supply for the textile industry.
31 October 2026 · 2 min read
Defence
First BIMSTEC Maritime Security Exercise in Bay of Bengal
The inaugural BIMSTEC Maritime Security Exercise runs from 30 October to 3 November 2026, bringing seven member states together in the Bay of Bengal region.
31 October 2026 · 2 min read
Appointments
Ashutosh Dixit Becomes 29th Chief of the Air Staff
Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit took charge as the 29th Chief of the Air Staff on 31 October 2026, succeeding Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, who retired after 42 years.
31 October 2026 · 2 min read
National
Om Birla Releases Stamp at Gayatri Parivar Centenary
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla released a commemorative postage stamp honouring Mata Bhagwati Devi at the Shatabdi Samaroh of the Gayatri Parivar in New Delhi.
31 October 2026 · 2 min read
National
MCA Ends Special Campaign 6.0 With 75 Cleanliness Drives
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs closed Special Campaign 6.0 after 75 cleanliness drives that freed 23,285 sq ft of office space and earned Rs 11,41,975.
31 October 2026 · 2 min read
Government Schemes
Ayush Ministry Promotes Yoga for Unity Under Yoga 365
The Ministry of Ayush took up the message of Yoga for Unity on National Unity Day 2026, tying it to the Yoga 365 initiative for daily practice through the year.
31 October 2026 · 2 min read
National
Amit Shah Flags Off Run for Unity, Sets 2029 Drug-Free Goal
Union Home Minister Amit Shah flagged off the Run for Unity in New Delhi on Rashtriya Ekta Diwas and set 31 December 2029 as the drug-free India deadline.
31 October 2026 · 2 min read
Economy
CCI Clears Vega SAS Buy of 16.2% in Vodafone Group
The Competition Commission of India approved Vega SAS taking 16.2% of Vodafone Group, MIH Payments' stake in Navi and the Sapphire Foods merger into Devyani.
31 October 2026 · 2 min read
Economy
CCI Clears Power Sector Buyouts by Adani and Aditya Birla
The Competition Commission of India cleared Adani Energy Solutions' purchase of IntelliSmart Infrastructure and Aditya Birla Renewables' buyout of Solenergi Power.
31 October 2026 · 2 min read
National
Bharat Parv 2026 at Ekta Nagar: PM Visits CCIC Pavilion
The Prime Minister visited the CCIC pavilion at Bharat Parv 2026 in Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, where the handloom and handicraft exhibition runs till 15 November 2026.
31 October 2026 · 2 min read
Government Schemes
Panchayat Workshop Pushes Atmanirbhar Panchayats, EV MoU
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj held its national workshop on the People's Plan Campaign 2026-27 and signed an MoU with CESL for EV charging on Panchayat land.
31 October 2026 · 2 min read
Important Days
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Marks Patel's 151st Birth Anniversary
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas was observed on 31 October 2026, the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, with the unity pledge taken in ministries.
31 October 2026 · 2 min read
Science & Technology
GSLV-F18 Launches NVS-03 to Strengthen NavIC System
ISRO successfully launched GSLV-F18 carrying the NVS-03 navigation satellite, a mission that strengthens NavIC, India's own satellite navigation system.
31 October 2026 · 2 min read
Government Schemes
PMGSY-IV Clears 45 Mizoram Road Works Worth Rs 710.40 Crore
The Ministry of Rural Development approved 45 road works of 509.54 km in Mizoram under PMGSY-IV at a cost of Rs 710.40 crore, linking 48 habitations.
31 October 2026 · 2 min read
Economy
Social Security Cover at 68.4% as EPFO Ceiling Hits Rs 25,000
India's social protection coverage rose from 19% in 2015 to 68.4% in 2026, and the EPFO wage ceiling for mandatory cover was raised to Rs 25,000 a month.
31 October 2026 · 2 min read
Awards & Honours
Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak 2026 Goes to 490 Personnel
The Ministry of Home Affairs named 490 personnel of the states, Union Territories, CAPFs and CPOs for the Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak for 2026.
31 October 2026 · 2 min read
Science & Technology
Survey of India Workshop Charts Geospatial Economy Plan
Jitendra Singh told a Survey of India workshop in New Delhi that geospatial capability will decide India's growth, and urged industry to enable, invest and adopt.
30 October 2026 · 2 min read
National
Posts Department Issues Breast Cancer Awareness Stamps
The Department of Posts released a souvenir sheet of two commemorative stamps on breast cancer awareness at Dak Bhawan, New Delhi, with picture postcards.
30 October 2026 · 2 min read