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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.

Articles by GK24 Editorial Team

Science & Technology
Metal-Free Catalyst TTT-DHTD Rivals Platinum in Zn-Air Cells
Indian scientists have built TTT-DHTD, a metal-free porous material that reaches about 96 per cent of platinum's performance in zinc-air battery electrodes.
7 October 2026 · 2 min read
Government Schemes
JOSH Teams Launched for TB Mukt Bharat in 55 Districts
The Health Ministry will launch JOSH (Joint Squad for Health) Teams on 8 October 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, covering 55 districts in 11 States in phase one.
7 October 2026 · 2 min read
Economy
India-EFTA TEPA Covers 99.6 Per Cent of India's Exports
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said the India-EFTA TEPA, in force since 1 October 2025, opens markets covering 99.6 per cent of India's export basket.
7 October 2026 · 2 min read
Government Schemes
Textiles Ministry Wraps Up Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 Drive
The Ministry of Textiles concluded its Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 campaign, run from 17 September to 2 October 2026, with a plantation drive at NIFT Delhi.
7 October 2026 · 2 min read
Reports & Indices
MoSPI Releases Environmental Accounts Strategy for 2026-2030
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has released a Strategy for Environmental Economic Accounts in India 2026-2030, extending the 2022-2026 roadmap.
7 October 2026 · 2 min read
Economy
Piyush Goyal Meets Top US Firms in New York on Investment
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met heads of Blackstone, IBM, MetLife, AIA, Estee Lauder and others in New York to pull investment into India.
7 October 2026 · 2 min read
International
153rd IPU Assembly: Harivansh Leads India in Arusha
At the 153rd IPU Assembly in Arusha, Tanzania, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh used the Right of Reply to rebut Pakistan's remarks on Kashmir.
7 October 2026 · 2 min read
Defence
Fleet Support Ship FSS-1 Launched at Hindustan Shipyard
FSS-1, the first of the Indian Navy's Fleet Support Ships, was launched at Hindustan Shipyard Limited, Visakhapatnam, with over 82 per cent indigenous content.
7 October 2026 · 2 min read
Reports & Indices
TRAI Drive Test Grades Mobile Networks in Balasore City
TRAI's independent drive test on a 345 km route in Balasore city from 18 to 20 August 2026 found average download speeds from 8.18 Mbps to 239.24 Mbps.
7 October 2026 · 2 min read
Science & Technology
Additive Manufacturing: MeitY's NSAM Moves to NSAM 2.0 Phase
A PIB backgrounder of 7 October 2026 says the National Strategy for Additive Manufacturing has trained over 1,54,000 people and backed 56 AM start-ups.
7 October 2026 · 3 min read
Environment
Pre-COP31 in Fiji: Bhupender Yadav Leads Indian Delegation
At the UNFCCC Pre-COP31 meeting in Fiji, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav urged COP31 to close gaps and speed up Paris Agreement delivery.
7 October 2026 · 2 min read
Indian States & UTs
Arunachal Pradesh GK: Tawang, Tribes, Rivers and Exam Facts
Exam notes on Arunachal Pradesh: NEFA and statehood in 1987, the McMahon Line, the Siang, Namdapha and Pakke, Tawang monastery, tribes and Article 371H.
7 October 2026 · 6 min read
Static GK
Geographical Epithets of the World: Nicknames of Places
Exam notes on the geographical epithets of the world and of India: nicknames of countries, cities, rivers and regions, with the reason behind each one.
7 October 2026 · 4 min read
Science & Technology
Cyber Security and Digital Public Infrastructure: Notes
Exam notes on cyber security and digital public infrastructure: attacks, defences, the IT Act 2000, CERT-In, NCIIPC, the 2023 data law and India Stack.
7 October 2026 · 5 min read
Indian States & UTs
Assam GK: Rivers, Parks, Ahom History and Exam Facts
Exam notes on Assam: capital, rivers, Kaziranga and Manas, the Ahom kingdom, Saraighat, Bihu and Sattriya, and the state's tea, Muga silk and oil.
7 October 2026 · 5 min read
Banking & Financial Awareness
Small Savings Schemes: PPF, NSC and Sukanya Samriddhi
Banking exam notes on India's small savings schemes: the tenure, eligibility, deposit limits, legal basis and tax treatment of PPF, NSC, SSY, SCSS and KVP.
7 October 2026 · 5 min read
Art & Culture
Famous Temples and Pilgrimage Centres: Sites and Builders
Exam notes on India's famous temples and pilgrimage centres: the twelve Jyotirlingas, Char Dham, Shakti Peethas, temple styles, builders and states.
7 October 2026 · 5 min read
Static GK
Boundary Lines of the World: Durand, McMahon, Radcliffe
Complete notes on the boundary lines of the world for exams: Durand, McMahon, Radcliffe, LoC, LAC, the parallels of latitude used as borders and India's land frontiers.
7 October 2026 · 4 min read
Science & Technology
Defence Aircraft, Ships and Submarines of India: Notes
Complete notes on India's defence platforms for exams: Tejas, Rafale, Prachand, the carriers Vikrant and Vikramaditya, the Kalvari and Arihant submarines.
7 October 2026 · 4 min read
Banking & Financial Awareness
Important Committees on Banking and Finance: Full List
Complete notes on banking and finance committees for exams: Hilton Young, Narasimham, Tarapore, Nachiket Mor, Urjit Patel and Malhotra, and what each one recommended.
7 October 2026 · 4 min read