Sucheta Kriplani became CM in 1963, making history as India’s first woman CM. A freedom fighter, she played a major role in the Quit India Movement. She led the state during a politically tense period.

Kalinjar is known for its fort and Chandela architecture. Bhita and Sankisa have Buddhist and ancient historical links. These sites reflect UP's deep archaeological heritage.

Dudhwa National Park in Lakhimpur Kheri is a Project Tiger reserve. It is home to tigers, rhinos, elephants, and rare birds. The park lies near the India-Nepal border.

Kannauj has been producing natural attars (perfumes) since ancient times. It uses traditional distillation techniques using flowers and herbs. The ODOP scheme also promotes Kannauj's perfume industry.

The Allahabad High Court is one of the oldest high courts in India. Its principal seat is in Prayagraj with a bench in Lucknow. It serves the state’s judicial system.

Sarnath is the site where Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon. The Dhamek Stupa there is a major Buddhist monument. It attracts pilgrims and historians from around the world.

Anpara is a major coal-based thermal power plant in Sonbhadra. It contributes significantly to UP's electricity supply. Located near coal reserves, it's a key energy hub.

Bhojpuri is widely spoken in eastern UP districts like Gorakhpur, Deoria, and Ballia. It is also used in Bhojpuri films, music, and folk traditions. The dialect is understood in neighboring Bihar and parts of Jharkhand.

Vanrakshak Bharti is the state-level exam specifically for Forest Guard (Vanrakshak) posts under the Forest Department.

Though born in Gujarat, he is often linked to the region’s political roots and became the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha.

He founded the Satyashodhak Samaj to fight caste discrimination and promote education.

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.