Bal Gangadhar Tilak was called the 'Father of Indian Unrest' by the British.

Maharashtra has six revenue divisions: Konkan, Pune, Nashik, Aurangabad, Amravati, and Nagpur.

PSI investigates cases and supervises police stations.

For clerical posts in ZP and other departments, Marathi typing is often mandatory.

MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act) offers 100 days of work to rural households.

The President of Zilla Parishad is an elected representative overseeing rural development.

Bihar is the third most populous state after Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra according to the 2021 Census data.

Gandak river was notified as a National Waterway to boost inland water transport in Bihar.

Bihar’s literacy rate is among the lowest in India, standing at 61.8% as per NFHS-5.

Gaya Airport was granted international status to facilitate Buddhist pilgrimage travel and boost tourism.

AIIMS Darbhanga was recently inaugurated to strengthen healthcare infrastructure in northern Bihar.

T.V.S.N. Prasad took charge as Haryana’s Chief Secretary in May 2025, replacing Sanjeev Kaushal. He is a 1988-batch IAS officer known for his administrative experience at both state and central levels.

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat was chosen as Brand Ambassador for Women Empowerment campaigns in Haryana for 2025.

In 2004, the Char Dham Yatra was disrupted due to heavy monsoon rains and landslides, a recurring issue in Uttarakhand's hilly terrain, impacting road access and pilgrim safety.

Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) was actively implemented across India, including Uttarakhand, in 2004 to provide universal elementary education with improved infrastructure and teacher training.

AIIMS Rishikesh was among the six AIIMS-like institutions announced in 2003–2004 under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY). Though it became operational later, the proposal and groundwork started in 2004.

In 2004, the Uttarakhand government focused on improving rural infrastructure, especially road connectivity and electrification under centrally sponsored schemes like the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY).

The State Industrial Development Corporation of Uttarakhand Limited (SIDCUL) promoted large industrial estates in places like Pantnagar, Haridwar, and Sitarganj under the Special Industrial Package announced by the Central Government in 2003 and implemented through 2004.

In 2025, Dhamal, symbolizing valor and heritage, was officially recognized as Haryana's state folk dance.

Haryana's first Digital Skill Training Center was inaugurated in Gurugram to boost IT and digital skills among youth. This initiative is part of the state's Digital Haryana Vision 2025.

The “Apna Gaon, Apna Rozgar” (Our Village, Our Employment) scheme aimed to create self-employment opportunities in agriculture, tourism, and handicrafts, reducing forced migration from villages in the hills.

The Bhagirathi River, considered sacred as the origin of the Ganga, was the site of several hydroelectric projects. In 2003, environmentalists and local communities raised strong objections to the Loharinag Pala and other projects, fearing loss of cultural and ecological heritage.

The 2003 industrial policy emphasized developing pharmaceutical clusters, IT parks, and food processing units, especially in areas like Haridwar, Dehradun, and Pantnagar, offering tax incentives and SEZ proposals to attract investors.

Nanda Devi National Park, along with the Valley of Flowers, was already recognized for its biodiversity. In 2003, efforts were intensified to meet UNESCO requirements for World Heritage Site status, focusing on sustainable tourism and protection of alpine ecosystems.

In 2003, the Van Panchayat Rights Movement intensified, with locals demanding greater control over forest resources and grazing rights. This movement emphasized community participation in forest conservation and the rollback of restrictive state forest policies.

Bageshwar had been declared a district in 1997 (under UP), but in 2003 the state government undertook administrative strengthening and development of newly formed districts like Bageshwar to improve governance in remote regions.

JICA partnered with the Uttarakhand government to implement eco-restoration, afforestation, and forest-based livelihood projects, especially in regions prone to soil erosion and degradation, helping balance development and ecology.