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Viswanathan Anand became the first Indian-born player to win the FIDE World Chess Championship in 2000, though he later won the undisputed title in 2007.
Delhi hosted several important G20 presidency meetings during India's G20 Presidency in 2023-2024, with follow-up events in 2024.
Ladakh Desert is located at high altitude in Ladakh, characterized by cold temperatures and is India's only cold desert region.
Kerala consistently maintains the highest literacy rate in India at over 93%, followed by Mizoram and other northeastern states.
Manu Bhaker, a shooter, won multiple medals at the Paris Olympics 2024, including medals in shooting events, making her one of India's standout performers.
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project is India's flagship high-speed rail initiative, with operations expected in the coming years.
Madhya Pradesh has the highest number of national parks in India with 9 national parks, including Kanha and Bandhavgarh.
The Godavari River is the longest river entirely within India, flowing through Maharashtra, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh, covering approximately 1,465 km.
The Kosi River is called the 'Sorrow of Bengal' because it frequently causes catastrophic floods in Bihar and Nepal, changing its course and causing immense damage.
Sanjay Malhotra took over as the 26th Governor of RBI on 10 December 2024, replacing Shaktikanta Das.