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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
Grain Storage Plan: Godowns Built in 313 PACS by July 2026
Godown construction under the Decentralised Grain Storage Plan was complete in 313 PACS by July 2026, creating more than 1.80 lakh metric tonnes of storage capacity.
3 September 2026 · 2 min read
Environment
Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari Crosses 1.58 Crore Recharge Structures
More than 1.58 crore artificial groundwater recharge structures had been built under Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari as of 3 September 2026, a PIB backgrounder said.
3 September 2026 · 2 min read
Government Schemes
Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan Turns Six: National Pledge Planned
A National Mass Pledge against drug abuse has been planned for the 6th anniversary of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, which has reached over 34.56 crore citizens.
3 September 2026 · 2 min read
Science & Technology
CeNS Bengaluru Turns Peptides Into Piezoelectric Biomaterials
Scientists at CeNS Bengaluru switched on a strong piezoelectric response in peptides by adding one per cent of a co-solvent, opening the way to self-powered implants.
3 September 2026 · 2 min read
Awards & Honours
NHAI Announces Green Highways Excellence Awards 2026 Winners
NHAI named the winners of the Green Highways Excellence Awards 2026 in three plantation categories, choosing from 86 nominations received from across the country.
3 September 2026 · 2 min read
Economy
Steel Sector Grows in April-August 2026; NMDC Sets August Record
India's steel production, consumption and trade all rose between April and August 2026, and NMDC mined 4.07 million tonnes of iron ore in August alone.
3 September 2026 · 2 min read
Defence
Rajnath Singh Releases 'RAKSHA' Defence Diplomacy Document
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released the 'RAKSHA' document in New Delhi, setting out India's defence diplomacy roadmap for global partnerships over the next 10 years.
3 September 2026 · 2 min read
International
India-Belgium Joint Statement: Defence LoI and Investment Track
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever visited India from 2 to 4 September 2026, and the two sides signed a Letter of Intent between their Defence Ministries.
3 September 2026 · 2 min read
Environment
IBCA and ADB Sign MoU at Tiger Landscapes Workshop in Delhi
Bhupender Yadav opened a two-day international workshop on tiger landscapes in New Delhi, where the International Big Cat Alliance and the ADB signed an MoU.
2 September 2026 · 2 min read
Summits & Conferences
18th BRICS IP Offices Heads Meeting Held in New Delhi
The 18th Meeting of Heads of Intellectual Property Offices of BRICS countries ran in New Delhi from 1 to 3 September 2026 and adopted Updated Operational Guidelines.
2 September 2026 · 2 min read
Defence
16th Aero India to Be Held at Bengaluru in February 2027
The 16th Aero India will run from 8 to 12 February 2027 at Air Force Station Yelahanka, Bengaluru, with exhibitor registration opening on 3 September 2026.
2 September 2026 · 2 min read
Awards & Honours
Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awards 2024 Announced
Four adventurers will receive the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awards 2024, each getting a statuette, a certificate and prize money of Rs 15 lakh.
2 September 2026 · 2 min read
National
Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules 2026 Notified
The Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026 make IST the legally recognised time reference for India and come into force 180 days after publication.
2 September 2026 · 2 min read
Banking & Finance
GIFT IFSC Banks Disburse $52.82 Billion Under RBI Swap Facility
Twenty IFSC Banking Units at GIFT City sanctioned $54.02 billion under the RBI's FCNR(B) swap facility by 31 August 2026, of which $52.82 billion was disbursed.
2 September 2026 · 2 min read
Economy
Japan Credit Rating Agency Upgrades India to 'A-', Outlook Stable
Japan Credit Rating Agency raised India's long-term foreign and local currency issuer ratings by one notch from 'BBB+' to 'A-' and kept the outlook stable.
2 September 2026 · 2 min read
Economy
Q1 2026-27 GDP Estimates Explained: Base Year and Deflators
GDP at current prices for the first quarter of 2026-27 stood at Rs 88.27 lakh crore, and manufacturing GVA was worked out using the double deflation method.
2 September 2026 · 2 min read
Science & Technology
RDI Fund of ₹1 Lakh Crore Needs Wider Awareness: Minister
Dr Jitendra Singh sought wider awareness of the ₹1 lakh crore RDI Fund at the 30th Foundation Day of the Technology Development Board on 1 September 2026.
1 September 2026 · 2 min read
Environment
Swachh Sagar Surakshit Sagar 5.0 Launched for Ocean Cleanup
Dr Jitendra Singh launched the 5th edition of Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar, a nationwide coastal cleanup campaign that will run from 12 to 19 September 2026.
1 September 2026 · 2 min read
National
Indian Railways Approves Kavach 4.0 and Three More Works
Indian Railways sanctioned four works on 1 September 2026, among them Kavach 4.0 on 712 route km of the Moradabad Division at a cost of ₹170 crore.
1 September 2026 · 2 min read
Government Schemes
PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana Score Rises to 38.85 in July
The average score of the 100 districts under PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana rose from 22.54 in April 2026 to 38.85 in July 2026, a gain of 16.31 points.
1 September 2026 · 2 min read