Rohida (Tecomella undulata) is native to the desert regions and is Rajasthan’s state flower.

Udaipur is called the City of Lakes due to its many beautiful lakes like Fateh Sagar and Pichola.

On State Foundation Day 2020 (November 9), alongside a hot-air balloon festival, the government opened India’s longest suspension bridge and announced a ₹25,000 crore development plan for Gairsain, the announced summer capital

In 2020, the government announced it would begin valuing its ecosystem services by introducing a Gross Environment Product, estimating the economic value of its forests, rivers, and biodiversity—estimated at ₹95 112 crore per year

The state agreed to allocate land in Chamoli, Pithoragarh, and Uttarkashi districts to the IAF for establishing air-defence radar stations and a new Advanced Landing Ground in the hills, along with telecom incentives up to ₹40 lakh

In early 2020, the state launched Mukhyamantri Swarojgar Yojana (28 May) to support returning migrants with self-employment loans, and Saubhagyawati Yojana (13 March) to provide nutritious kits for pregnant mothers and newborns

CM Trivendra Singh Rawat inaugurated the artificial Suryadhar Lake in late November 2020, capable of irrigating 18 villages, supplying water to 19 villages, and serving as a tourist spot

On 11 September 2020, the state introduced this scheme with ₹18 cr funding to integrate agriculture, animal husbandry, skill training, etc., in 474 highly migratory villages—aiming to stop migrant exodus

In June 2020, the Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority approved a 73 km light‑metro corridor linking Dehradun, Rishikesh, and Haridwar—making it a landmark urban mobility project for the state

The Ayushman Yojna was rolled out to all 614 PHCs and 24 CHCs, allowing up to ₹5 lakh in coverage—significantly increasing access to medical care in remote Himalayan areas

On June 15, 2025, a Bell 407 helicopter crashed near Gaurikund en route to Kedarnath, killing seven including a toddler. Helicopter services were suspended until mid‑September, raising safety and ecological concerns

On June 21, 2025, the President inaugurated Yoga Day in Dehradun, while the CM launched Uttarakhand’s first-ever State-level Yoga Policy. It includes plans for five yoga hubs by 2030, integration in AYUSH centers by 2026, ₹11 crore for research, and developing Rishikesh as a global wellness destination

In July 2021, the Research Wing under Sanjiv Chaturvedi launched India’s first Cryptogamic garden in Dehradun at approximately 9,000 feet, showcasing 70+ species of non-flowering plants

On January 1, 2023, the Uttarakhand government introduced a Street Children Policy, aligning with national guidelines to aid education, health, shelter, and skill development for street-involved children

The Act, passed in December 2019 to create a Char Dham shrine board, was repealed on November 30, 2021, following pressure from priests and the high-power committee review

Bhatsa Dam in Thane district is a major water source for Mumbai.

Aurangabad is historically known for its 52 gates, built during the Mughal era.

Prarthana Samaj promoted social reforms like widow remarriage and education for women.

Anna Bhau Sathe was a prominent Dalit writer, folk poet, and social reformer from Maharashtra who used literature to raise awareness on caste and labor issues. He wrote in Marathi and helped popularize the Lokshahir (people's poet) tradition.

Established along with Calcutta and Madras universities in 1857.

Won bronze in 1952 Helsinki Olympics, first individual Olympic medal for independent India.

A key Bhakti saint who contributed to Marathi and Punjabi literature.

The treaty was signed with the Mughals in 1665.

He was a prominent leader advocating for Vidarbha statehood.

Western Maharashtra is called the sugar belt due to high production.

He founded the RSS in 1925 in Nagpur.

Renamed by the Shiv Sena-BJP government to reflect Marathi identity.