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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

Defence
DRDO Flight-Tests High-Altitude Platform, Reaches 21 km
DRDO flight-tested its indigenous High-Altitude Platform, which climbed to 21 km above mean sea level and stayed at 20 km for more than 30 minutes.
6 October 2026 · 2 min read
Economy
Cabinet Approves Integrated Transport and Logistics Authority
The Union Cabinet approved an SPV named Integrated Transport and Logistics Authority to prepare a National Transport Master Plan and appraise big projects.
6 October 2026 · 2 min read
Economy
Cabinet Clears Rs 10,000 Crore SME Growth Fund for Equity
The Union Cabinet approved a Rs 10,000 crore government commitment for the SME Growth Fund, an AIF that will make direct equity investments in SMEs.
6 October 2026 · 2 min read
Economy
Textile Industry Development Council Holds Its First Meeting
The Development Council for Textile Industry met for the first time at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, chaired by Textiles Secretary Neelam Shami Rao.
6 October 2026 · 2 min read
Summits & Conferences
ESTIC 2026 Ocean Sciences Curtain Raiser Held at Kochi
The Ministry of Earth Sciences held the ESTIC 2026 curtain raiser on Ocean Sciences and Maritime Technologies at CMLRE in Kochi, ahead of the October conclave.
6 October 2026 · 2 min read
International
India Joins 153rd IPU Assembly at Arusha in Tanzania
An Indian parliamentary delegation led by Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh is attending the 153rd Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly at Arusha in Tanzania.
6 October 2026 · 2 min read
Science & Technology
ARIES Study Tracks Blazar OJ 287 Twin Black Holes for a Decade
An ARIES Nainital study with 106 scientists from 18 countries tracked blazar OJ 287 for ten years and put its main black hole at 3.89 billion solar masses.
6 October 2026 · 2 min read
Defence
First Fleet Support Ship Surya Launched at HSL Visakhapatnam
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched Surya, the first indigenous Fleet Support Ship, at Hindustan Shipyard Limited in Visakhapatnam on 6 October 2026.
6 October 2026 · 2 min read
Defence
MoD Signs Rs 661.50 Crore BrahMos Fire Control System Deal
The Ministry of Defence ordered BrahMos fire control systems and launchers for Indian Navy ships from BrahMos Aerospace for Rs 661.50 crore on 6 October.
6 October 2026 · 2 min read
Economy
Steel Ministry to Set Up Steel Industry Safety Council (SISC)
The Ministry of Steel will set up a Steel Industry Safety Council headed by its Secretary, and its review showed crude steel output up 2.9 per cent.
6 October 2026 · 3 min read
Government Schemes
VB-G RAM G Schedule Notifies 375 Permissible Rural Works
The Ministry of Rural Development has notified 375 permissible works under the VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, a 41 per cent rise over the earlier 266 works.
6 October 2026 · 3 min read
Government Schemes
eSanjeevani Crosses 50 Crore Teleconsultations in India
India's national telemedicine service eSanjeevani has crossed 50 crore teleconsultations, reaching 50,00,92,730 sittings across all 36 States and UTs.
6 October 2026 · 2 min read
Science & Technology
Science Policy and Research Funding in India: Exam Notes
Exam notes on science policy and research funding in India: the 1958 resolution, the 2003 and 2013 policies, DST, CSIR, ICMR, ANRF and key fellowships.
6 October 2026 · 6 min read
Indian States & UTs
Goa GK: Liberation, Statehood, Geography and Facts
Exam notes on Goa: Portuguese rule and Operation Vijay, statehood in 1987, rivers and the only national park, Mormugao, festivals, symbols and key facts.
6 October 2026 · 6 min read
Static GK
Statues, Towers and Landmarks of India for Exams
Static GK notes on the statues, minarets, victory towers, bridges and modern landmarks of India, with their builders, places, heights and the dates papers ask.
6 October 2026 · 4 min read
Science & Technology
Drones, Robotics and Automation: Exam Notes
Science and technology notes on drones, robotics and automation: the Drone Rules of 2021, weight classes, Indian drones and robots, PLCs, SCADA and key terms.
6 October 2026 · 4 min read
Indian States & UTs
Kerala GK: Formation, Geography, Culture and Facts
Exam notes on Kerala: its formation in 1956, districts and rivers, backwaters and hills, crops and festivals, state symbols and the firsts examiners ask about.
6 October 2026 · 4 min read
Banking & Financial Awareness
BIS, ADB, AIIB and NDB: Institutions for Bank Exams
Banking awareness notes on the international financial institutions: BIS and the Basel norms, the Asian Development Bank, the AIIB and the New Development Bank.
6 October 2026 · 4 min read
Art & Culture
Textiles and Sarees of India: States, Weaves and Crafts
Exam notes on the textiles and sarees of India: famous handloom sarees state by state, the four silks, dyeing and printing crafts, and the embroideries.
6 October 2026 · 4 min read
Static GK
Famous Monuments of the World: Places and Builders
Famous monuments of the world for exams: the New Seven Wonders, the ancient wonders, the country of each landmark and the superlatives papers repeat.
6 October 2026 · 3 min read