CDRI in Lucknow is a top national institute under CSIR. It focuses on developing new medicines and pharmaceutical research.

The State Ayurvedic College and Hospital in Lucknow is one of the premier institutions. U.P. promotes Ayurveda as part of its traditional health care system

The Bundelkhand Solar Park is a large-scale renewable energy project planned in U.P. It aims to harness solar energy and reduce dependence on coal-based power.

Due to its high rainfall and fertile soils, the Terai region of U.P. is ideal for rice cultivation. Paddy fields are common in districts like Pilibhit and Lakhimpur Kheri.

The Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research is based in Lucknow. It conducts advanced research on sugarcane cultivation, improving productivity in the state.

Sonbhadra district is rich in mineral resources, especially limestone and coal. These resources support the cement and energy industries in the region.

Narora Atomic Power Station is located in Bulandshahr district, U.P. It is one of India's key nuclear power plants. It contributes significantly to the power supply in the northern grid.

Malihabad, near Lucknow, is renowned for its mango orchards, especially the Dussehri variety, contributing to the state's horticultural fame.

The Gomti River, flowing through Lucknow, faces significant pollution challenges due to urban waste and industrial discharge.

The Bundelkhand region, with its high solar insolation, is being developed for solar energy projects to promote sustainable power generation.

Sonbhadra district is rich in coal reserves, contributing significantly to the state's energy resources and industrial development.

Wheat is the primary rabi crop in Uttar Pradesh, with the state's fertile plains and favorable climate supporting its extensive cultivation.

Tulsidas, born in Rajapur (Banda), wrote the 'Ramcharitmanas' in Awadhi. It is one of the most revered retellings of the Ramayana in Indian literature.

Vidyarthi was a freedom fighter and journalist who played a key role in the non-cooperation movement. He hoisted the Indian flag during protests in Allahabad.

General Havelock led the British forces to recapture Kanpur from Nana Saheb's troops during the 1857 rebellion. His campaign was part of the British counterattack in northern India.

Sarojini Naidu became the first Indian woman Governor of U.P. (formerly United Provinces). Her appointment in 1947 was a milestone for women in Indian politics.

The First Battle of Panipat led to the foundation of the Mughal Empire. Although fought in Haryana, its impact extended to Uttar Pradesh. Babur soon gained control over key cities like Agra.

Chittu Pandey led the local revolutionaries in Ballia during the Quit India Movement. He declared Ballia independent from British rule for a short time. He is known as the "Tiger of Ballia.

Akbar constructed the Jama Masjid in Fatehpur Sikri, U.P., as part of his capital. The mosque is an architectural marvel and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was completed in 1571.

Chhath Puja, a key festival in Bihar celebrated with devotion to the Sun God, was added to UNESCO's heritage list in 2024.

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Patna’s airport is named after freedom fighter Jayaprakash Narayan and is the busiest airport in Bihar.

The Bihar Legislative Council was established in 1952, making Bihar one of the few states with a bicameral legislature.

Sama-Chakeva is a folk festival in Mithila region that celebrates the sibling bond and is associated with daughters’ well-being.

The Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred in April 1919. It provoked widespread outrage across India, including major protests in U.P. The event was a catalyst for the Non-Cooperation Movement.

Mathura was an important capital of the Kushan Empire under Kanishka. It became a key center of art, sculpture, and Buddhism. The Mathura school of art flourished during this period.

Saadat Ali Khan was appointed the first Nawab of Awadh by the Mughal emperor in 1722. He laid the foundation of Awadh's semi-independent rule. The dynasty became culturally and politically significant.

Before becoming the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh in 1902, the region was called the North-Western Provinces. It was later renamed Uttar Pradesh in 1950.