Ritu Khanduri Bhushan made history by becoming the first woman Speaker of the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly in 2022.

Roorkee is famous for the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), one of the premier engineering institutions in India, established in 1847 as the Thomason College of Civil Engineering

Pradyumna Shah was the last king of Garhwal who fought against the Gorkhas and later the British before Garhwal was annexed in 1815.

Yarsagumba, also known as Cordyceps sinensis, is a rare and expensive medicinal fungus found in the high-altitude regions of Uttarakhand and is used in traditional medicine.

In the 2022 Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly elections, the Congress party emerged as the runner-up, with the BJP retaining power in the state.

Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, known for its rich flora and fauna, is located in the Almora district of Uttarakhand.

Faridabad is the largest city in Haryana.

Bansi Lal Legha is known as" Iron man" in Haryana.

Lotus is the state flower of Haryana.

154 cities are in Haryana .

The Chipko Movement began in 1973 in the village of Reni, Chamoli district, when local women, led by Gaura Devi, protested against a government logging contract by hugging the trees.

In 2023, Uttarakhand became the first state to implement a natural farming policy aimed at promoting chemical-free and sustainable agricultural practices.

Ringal weaving is a traditional craft of Uttarakhand that involves making baskets, mats, and other items from bamboo, particularly in the Garhwal region

The Treaty of Sugauli, signed by Lord Hastings in 1816, led to the annexation of Garhwal and Kumaon from the Gorkha rulers to British India.

The Kumaoni Holi is celebrated in three forms: Baithaki Holi (sung in seated gatherings), Khari Holi (celebrated with folk dances), and Mahila Holi (women’s Holi).

The Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve is part of UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere (MAB) program, aimed at promoting biodiversity conservation and sustainable development.

Aipan is a traditional art form in Uttarakhand, involving decorative designs drawn on floors and walls, especially during religious ceremonies and festivals.

The establishment of the Kumaon Parishad in 1929 played a pivotal role in shaping the political consciousness of the people, eventually leading to the movement for a separate Uttarakhand state.

The Koshi River is often referred to as the 'Sorrow of Uttarakhand' because of its tendency to flood and cause devastation in the areas it flows through.

The Tehri Dam, located on the Bhagirathi River, is one of the largest hydropower projects in India and a major source of electricity for Uttarakhand and surrounding states.

The Garhwal Rifles, one of the most decorated regiments of the Indian Army, was established in 1887 and has played a key role in numerous military operations

Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna was a prominent leader who championed the cause of statehood for Uttarakhand and is revered as one of the key figures in the movement.

The Chipko Movement, aimed at preventing deforestation, began in the Reni village of Chamoli district under the leadership of Gaura Devi and other local women.

The Bagwal festival, held at Devidhura temple in the Champawat district, involves a ritual of stone pelting between two groups as part of the celebrations.

Kausani is well-known for its tea gardens, producing high-quality organic tea, and is often referred to as the ‘Switzerland of India’ due to its picturesque landscape

The Treaty of Sagauli (1816) was signed after the Anglo-Nepalese War, leading to the annexation of the Garhwal and Kumaon regions by the British.