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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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Science & Technology
NIPER Raebareli, AstraZeneca Tie Up for 25 Trial Sites
NIPER Raebareli and AstraZeneca India signed an MoU to build trained staff and inspection-ready clinical trial sites in 25 emerging research geographies in India.
14 October 2026 · 2 min read
National
CBN Destroys 5,165 Acres of Cannabis in Operation Parivartan
The Central Bureau of Narcotics destroyed 5,165 acres of illicit cannabis cultivation in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh under Operation Parivartan.
14 October 2026 · 2 min read
National
DRI Busts Pakistan Rock Salt Racket in Operation Deep Manifest
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence detected 295 containers carrying 7,311 tonnes of Pakistan-origin rock salt routed through Colombo, and arrested four persons.
14 October 2026 · 2 min read
Economy
Cabinet Approves 78-Day Productivity Bonus for Railway Staff
The Union Cabinet cleared a Productivity Linked Bonus of 78 days wages worth Rs 2,009.61 crore for 11,40,770 railway employees ahead of the Durga Puja break.
14 October 2026 · 2 min read
Government Schemes
Cabinet Clears Rs 53,428 Crore for Renamed NSAP Pension Scheme
The Union Cabinet approved continuing the National Social Assistance Programme with Rs 53,428 crore for 2026-27 to 2030-31 and renamed it and its four sub-schemes.
14 October 2026 · 2 min read
Banking & Finance
North East Bankers' Conclave 3.0 Held at Mizoram University
Dr Sukanta Majumdar told the North East Bankers' Conclave 3.0 at Mizoram University, Aizawl, that 6,905 of 9,479 villages now have banking access.
14 October 2026 · 2 min read
Science & Technology
TDB Signs Rs 151 Crore RDI Deal With ideaForge for YETI UAV
The Technology Development Board will put Rs 151 crore from the RDI Fund into YETI, a heavy-lift autonomous aerial logistics vehicle by ideaForge.
14 October 2026 · 2 min read
Defence
Indian Navy Hands Over Command of Combined Task Force 154
India gave up command of Combined Task Force 154 of the Combined Maritime Forces at Manama in Bahrain on 14 October 2026, closing its first such tenure.
14 October 2026 · 2 min read
Government Schemes
BHAVYA Scheme: Rs 33,660 Crore for 100 Industrial Parks
Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna, with an outlay of Rs 33,660 crore, will build 100 plug-and-play industrial parks across India between FY2026-27 and FY2031-32.
14 October 2026 · 2 min read
Defence
First ASEAN-India Defence Think Tank Forum Opens in Delhi
Rajnath Singh opened the maiden ASEAN-India Defence Think Tank Forum at MP-IDSA in New Delhi on 14 October 2026, with all eleven ASEAN members taking part.
14 October 2026 · 2 min read
Economy
WPI Inflation Rises to 11.39 Per Cent in September 2026
India's wholesale price inflation quickened to 11.39 per cent in September 2026 from 9.92 per cent in August, with the all-commodities index at 112.5.
14 October 2026 · 2 min read
Economy
Coir Exports Up 305% in Ten Years to ₹6,614.40 Crore
India, the world’s largest coir producer, lifted coir exports 305.70% in twelve years to ₹6,614.40 crore in FY 2025-26, with over 21,000 units at work.
14 October 2026 · 2 min read
Haryana
Haryana National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries Notes
Notes on the national parks and wildlife sanctuaries of Haryana for exams: Sultanpur, Kalesar, Bhindawas, the Ramsar sites, breeding centres and state animals.
14 October 2026 · 5 min read
Haryana
Haryana Climate, Soils and Forests: Complete GK Notes
Notes on the climate, soils and forests of Haryana for exams: seasons, the loo, rainfall gradient, Rausli, Bhur and Kallar soils, thorn forest and state symbols.
14 October 2026 · 6 min read
Uttar Pradesh
UP Agriculture, Crops and Livestock: Notes with PYQs
Agriculture of Uttar Pradesh for exams: kharif, rabi and zaid crops, sugarcane and potato belts, nine agro-climatic zones, livestock breeds and institutes.
14 October 2026 · 3 min read
Rajasthan
Rajasthan Forests, Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks
Rajasthan forests and wildlife notes for exams: forest types, state symbols, Ranthambore, Sariska, Keoladeo, Desert National Park, Ramsar sites and sanctuaries.
14 October 2026 · 4 min read
Madhya Pradesh
MP Forests, National Parks and Tiger Reserves: Notes
Forests and wildlife of Madhya Pradesh for exams: Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Panna, Pench, Satpura, Kuno, biosphere reserves, Ramsar sites and state symbols.
14 October 2026 · 3 min read
Indian States & UTs
Traditional Dresses of Indian States: Dress to State List
Traditional dresses of Indian states for exams: Mekhela Chador, Phanek, Pheran, Puanchei, Pano Bhaju and more, with famous weaves and state pairings.
14 October 2026 · 4 min read
Bihar
Bihar Agriculture, Crops and Makhana: Exam Notes
Agriculture of Bihar for exams: crop seasons and belts, tal, diara and chaur lands, Mithila Makhana and its GI tag, jute, litchi and farm institutes.
14 October 2026 · 4 min read
Uttar Pradesh
National Parks and Sanctuaries of Uttar Pradesh: Dudhwa to Okhla
Wildlife of Uttar Pradesh for exams: Dudhwa national park, tiger reserves, the largest sanctuaries, river sanctuaries, Ramsar wetlands, state bird and MCQs.
14 October 2026 · 3 min read