Varanasi has thousands of temples dedicated to various deities, especially Shiva. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. The Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of its most famous shrines

The NDA is located in Khadakwasla near Pune.

Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve is one of the oldest and largest tiger reserves in Maharashtra.

Ashadhi Ekadashi is a major festival in Pandharpur where the Varkari tradition flourishes.

The Peshwa rule ended after the Third Anglo-Maratha War in 1818 when the British defeated Bajirao II.

Annabhau Sathe is honored as the ‘Lokshahir’ (people’s poet) for his contributions to literature and social reform.

'Jeevan Shikshan' is aimed at providing literacy and education to adults in rural Maharashtra.

Tilak started public Ganesh festivals to unite people during the freedom movement.

Kolhapur is known for its textile mills and famous Kolhapuri chappals.

The Ajanta caves are located near the city of Jalgaon and are famous for Buddhist rock-cut cave monuments.

Meghalaya is bordered by Assam to the north and east.

The Governor is the constitutional head of the state, appointed by the President

Meghalaya shares a long international border with Bangladesh to the south

The Meghalaya Legislative Assembly is unicameral and has 60 seats

Wangala is the harvest festival of the Garos, also called the "Hundred Drums Festival

Thadlaskein is a sacred lake near Jowai with historical and spiritual importance

Nokrek is a biosphere reserve and home to rare plant and animal species

Rice is the main food, often served with meat or fish

Behdeinkhlam is a major Jaintia festival to drive away plagues and diseases.

Mawsynram holds the record for the highest average annual rainfall in the world.

Sucheta Kriplani became the CM of UP in 1963. She was the first woman to hold such a post in any Indian state. A freedom fighter, she also worked closely with Mahatma Gandhi.

Sonbhadra, located in southeastern UP, is the largest district in terms of area. It is rich in minerals and industrial projects. The region also borders four other states, making it strategically important.

Sarnath is the place where Gautama Buddha gave his first sermon. The Dhamek Stupa marks this significant event in Buddhist history. It is a revered pilgrimage site for Buddhists around the world.

Taj Mahotsav is a 10-day cultural festival held in Agra near the Taj Mahal. It showcases crafts, folk arts, dance, and cuisines of India. The event promotes tourism and local artisanship.

Chunar Fort is located on the banks of the Ganga River in Mirzapur district. It was used by several empires including Mughals and British. The fort is known for its strategic location and history.

Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) is a prestigious central university established in 1920. It evolved from the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College. It has contributed significantly to education and reform movements.

The Harit Yuva Mission aims to provide skill training in eco-tourism, organic farming, waste management, and green entrepreneurship for youth in the hill regions.

The Himalayan Musk Deer faces habitat loss and poaching threats. The IUCN upgraded its status to "Endangered" in 2025, pushing for stronger conservation efforts in protected zones of Uttarakhand.