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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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Economy
DRI Seizes 6.61 kg Smuggled Gold Worth Rs 10.36 Crore, 11 Held
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence broke up a pan-India gold smuggling syndicate, seizing 6.61 kg of foreign gold worth about Rs 10.36 crore and arresting 11.
28 September 2026 · 2 min read
Sports
Asian Games 2026: Six Indian Athletes Win Athletics Medals
Six Indian track and field athletes reached the Asian Games podium on 28 September 2026, with Gulveer Singh and Yashvir Singh taking silver on personal bests.
28 September 2026 · 2 min read
International
India and Fiji Hold Second Defence Joint Working Group Meet
The second India-Fiji Bilateral Joint Working Group on defence met in New Delhi on 28 September 2026 and agreed to widen training and maritime cooperation.
28 September 2026 · 2 min read
Sports
Asian Games 2026: Esha Singh Silver, Pinkcy Balhara Bronze
Esha Singh won silver in the women's 25m pistol individual event and Pinkcy Balhara took bronze in women's 78kg kurash at the Asian Games 2026 on 28 September.
28 September 2026 · 2 min read
Environment
India Showcases Forest Restoration Work at COFO 28 in Rome
At the 28th session of the FAO Committee on Forestry in Rome, India said its forest and tree cover stands at 82.74 million hectares, or 25.17% of its area.
28 September 2026 · 2 min read
Summits & Conferences
India Energy Week 2027 to Be Held in Kolkata in January
Kolkata will host the fifth India Energy Week from 28 to 31 January 2027 at the New Town Convention Centre, on the theme Unlocking Innovation, Securing Energy.
28 September 2026 · 2 min read
Defence
Navy Commanders' Conference 2026/02 at Nausena Bhawan, Delhi
The Indian Navy will hold the second edition of its Commanders' Conference of 2026 at Nausena Bhawan, New Delhi, from 29 September to 1 October 2026.
28 September 2026 · 2 min read
National
Amit Shah Opens PRAHAAR Counter-Terror Conference in Delhi
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the conference on PRAHAAR counter-terrorism policy and strategy in New Delhi and launched a new Extradition Portal.
28 September 2026 · 2 min read
International
India-Ethiopia Hold Second Joint Defence Meeting in Addis Ababa
The second India-Ethiopia Joint Defence Cooperation meeting was held in Addis Ababa on 28 September 2026, covering training, exercises and defence production.
28 September 2026 · 2 min read
Reports & Indices
Broadband Users Reach 1101.21 Million in India in August 2026
India had 1101.21 million broadband subscribers at the end of August 2026, up from 1094.48 million in July, with overall tele-density at 95.07 per cent.
28 September 2026 · 2 min read
National
Railways Clears Kavach 4.0, Barbil Doubling and New AP Train
Indian Railways approved Kavach 4.0 on 614.75 route km of Varanasi Division for 223 crore, the 6 km Barbil doubling for 122 crore and a new tri-weekly train.
28 September 2026 · 2 min read
Economy
FASTag Annual Pass Crosses One Crore Mark at Rs 3,075 a Year
The FASTag Annual Pass has crossed one crore passes issued since 15 August 2025, offering a year of travel for Rs 3,075 at about 1,150 national fee plazas.
28 September 2026 · 2 min read
Environment
India Backs Science-Led Whale Conservation at IWC-70 in Hobart
India called for science-based cetacean conservation at the 70th International Whaling Commission meeting in Hobart, Australia, held from 28 September to 02 October.
28 September 2026 · 2 min read
Economy
CBDT Extends ITR Due Date for AY 2026-27 to 21 November 2026
The Central Board of Direct Taxes has moved the income tax return due date for audit cases in Assessment Year 2026-27 to 21 November 2026 from 31 October.
28 September 2026 · 2 min read
National
Special Campaign 6.0 to Run in Government Offices From 2 October
Special Campaign 6.0, the DARPG drive for office cleanliness and disposal of pending references, will run across central government offices from 2 to 31 October 2026.
28 September 2026 · 3 min read
Science & Technology
Ashwagandha Extract Safe Over 24 Weeks in 1,200-Adult Trial
A multicentre trial on 1,200 vaccinated adults found standardised Ashwagandha root extract well tolerated for 24 weeks with no liver or kidney injury.
28 September 2026 · 2 min read
Environment
Delhi Winter Air Plan: 37 Hotspots and No PUCC, No Fuel Drive
Bhupender Yadav and Delhi CM Rekha Gupta reviewed the capital's air pollution plan and cleared winter curbs covering 37 hotspots and 500 fuel stations.
28 September 2026 · 2 min read
International
14th India-UAE Joint Task Force on Investments Meets in Mumbai
Piyush Goyal and Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan co-chaired the 14th India-UAE High Level Joint Task Force on Investments in Mumbai, reviewing CEPA progress.
28 September 2026 · 2 min read
Economy
IIP Grows 8.0% in August 2026 on Manufacturing and Power
India's Index of Industrial Production rose 8.0 per cent in August 2026, with manufacturing up 9.0 per cent and electricity and gas supply up 12.3 per cent.
28 September 2026 · 2 min read
Science & Technology
India-France Space Ties Widen to Gaganyaan, TRISHNA and Start-ups
French Space Minister Philippe Baptiste met Dr Jitendra Singh in New Delhi as India and France widened space ties to TRISHNA, Gaganyaan and 400 start-ups.
28 September 2026 · 2 min read