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Emperor Ashoka renounced violence and war after witnessing the bloodshed in the Kalinga War (260 BCE).
Lala Lajpat Rai was known as 'The Lion of Punjab' for his prominent role in the freedom struggle.
General Anil Chauhan was appointed as the Chief of Defence Staff in September 2023 and continued in 2024.
Manu Bhaker won silver in the 10m air pistol event at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The Chota Nagpur Plateau, located in eastern India (Jharkhand, Odisha, and parts of other states), is rich in mineral resources including coal, iron ore, mica, and bauxite.
IISc Bangalore was ranked as the top university in Asia in QS World University Rankings 2025, marking a significant achievement for Indian higher education.
General Anil Chauhan was appointed as the Chief of Defence Staff in 2025, following the previous CDS. He is responsible for coordinating between the three armed forces.
Mount Kailash and Kailash Mansarovar are located in Tibet, which is part of China. The lake is considered sacred in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Indian pilgrims undertake the pilgrimage to this lake.
India surpassed the 1 billion tonne coal production mark in 2024, making it the world's second-largest coal producer after China and reflecting its growing energy demand.
Sikkim has been recognized as India's first carbon-neutral state, maintaining high forest cover and renewable energy.