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India: An Overview

  • List of All UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India- Latest Updates

    UNESCO World Heritage List: UNESCO World Heritage Site can be any place such as a forest, lake, building, island, mountain, monument, desert, complex or city that has a special physical or cultural significance. Recently Shantiniketan was placed in UNESCO's World Heritage List. 

  • Updated List of New Cabinet Ministers of India 2023: Check the Portfolio

    Cabinet Ministers of India 2023: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet was reshuffled on 7 July 2021 for the first time since May 2019 and more changes were made to the lineup of Ministers of India. Check here the complete list of those who have been inducted into the new Modi Cabinet along with their portfolios. 

  • Teacher's Day 2023: Why is Teachers Day in India celebrated on September 5?

    Teachers Day 2023: The birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, a prominent scholar and academician, is celebrated as Teachers Day in India. Know more about the celebration and history of Teachers' Day. 

  • Teachers' Day 2023: History, Significance, Celebration & All You Need To Know

    Teachers' Day 2023: Teacher's Day in India was first observed in the year 1962. The day commemorated the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. He was the first Vice-President and second President of independent India.      

  • List of all Prime Ministers of India (1947-2023)

    Narendra Modi is the current and 14th Prime Minister of India who assumed office on 30th May 2019. Jawaharlal Nehru is the first and the longest-serving Prime Minister of India while Indira Gandhi is the first and only female Prime Minister of India. Check the list of all Prime Ministers (PM) of India. 

  • What is Uniform Civil Code?

    Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is defined in our Constitution under Article 44 of Directive Principles of State Policy. It states that it is the duty of the state to secure for the citizens a Uniform Civil Code throughout the territory of India. In other words, we can say that it means one country one rule. Let us find out more about Uniform Civil Code, and its pros and cons.          

  • Indian States and Capitals 2023: Check List of Indian States, UT and Capitals

    India is a union of 28 States & 8 Union Territories. Through this article, we take a look at the Indian States and Union Territories, along with their Capitals and Chief Ministers/ Lieutenant Governors/ Administrators.      

  • Ambedkar Jayanti 2023: Know 30 Amazing Facts about Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

    Ambedkar Jayanti 2023: Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar is known as the chief architect of the Indian Constitution. His birth anniversary is observed on April 14. Let us have a look at 25 amazing facts about Bharat Ratna Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar.    

  • List of Chief Ministers of Rajasthan( 1949-2023 )

    The Chief Minister of Rajasthan is the head of the Rajasthan Government. The governor is held responsible to appoint the Chief Minister, whose council of ministers is accountable to the assembly. Let us have a look at the list of Chief Ministers of Rajasthan.

  • Bihar Diwas 2023: Population, Language, Sex Ratio, Literacy Rate & More

    The population of Bihar was 104,099,452 as per the Census 2011 of which males and females are 54,278,157 and 49,821,295 respectively.   

  • First in Bihar: Personalities, Events and Structure

    The name Bihar is derived from the Sanskrit and Pali word, Vihara which means “abode”. During the Vedic period, Bihar was the center of trade and culture.  In this article, we have provided information about the first's of Bihar state - the personalities, events, and structures. 

  • Uttar Pradesh: Formation, Districts,Culture and Economy in 2020

    Uttar Pradesh (UP) the most populous state of India has an area of 2,36,286 square KM. The size of the State Domestic Product (GSDP) of Uttar Pradesh was US$ 226 billion in 2018-19. UP is the largest producer of food grains in India and accounted for about 17.83% share in the country’s total food grain output.

  • Important Days in February 2023: National and International Dates List

    Important Days in February 2023: The second month of the year, February, has 29 days in leap years or 28 days in regular years. The shortest month of the year, however, is jam-packed with festivities. Before you plan your events, take a look at the list of significant days and dates in February below.        

  • Mizoram Statehood Day 2023: Date, History, Significance, Facts & More

    Mizoram is a mountainous region with steep hills separated by rivers that create deep gorges between them. Phawngpui or the Blue Mountain is the highest peak (2210m). The Tropic of Cancer runs through the state.

  • List Of Top Ten Worst Earthquakes Recorded In The History Of The World

    A strong earthquake hit south-eastern Turkey, around the Syrian border, leading to the death of 2,000 people across both Syria and Turkey on  7 February 2023.  Earthquakes throughout history have inflicted immense damage and proved to be one of the deadliest natural calamities without any doubt.  Here is the List of the Top Ten Worst Earthquakes Recorded In History.

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