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Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister of India. He took office on August 15, 1947, after India's independence and remained in office until his death in 1964. He is also considered the architect of modern India.

Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun in the solar system. It has no atmosphere, which causes it to become extremely hot during the day and very cold at night. It is also the smallest planet in the solar system.

An adult human body consists of 206 bones. At birth, an infant has around 300 bones, but some of them fuse together as the person grows.

The Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949, and it came into full effect on January 26, 1950. We celebrate this day as Republic Day every year.

'Gita Govinda' is a poetic work composed by the 12th-century Indian poet Jayadeva. It describes the relationship between Krishna and the gopis, especially Radha. It is considered a masterpiece of Sanskrit literature.

Asia is the world's largest continent by both area and population. It covers about 30% of the Earth's total land area and is home to more than 60% of the world's population.

The Ganga is considered the longest and most sacred river in India. Its total length is about 2,525 kilometers. It originates from the Gangotri Glacier in Uttarakhand and flows into the Bay of Bengal.

A deficiency of Vitamin A causes a disease called night blindness, in which a person has difficulty seeing in low light. This vitamin is essential for eye health. Carrots, spinach, and milk are good sources.

The Royal Bengal Tiger was declared the national animal of India in April 1973. It is known for its power, agility, and grace. 'Project Tiger' was also launched for its conservation.

Qutub-ud-din Aibak founded the Slave Dynasty, the first dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate, in 1206 AD. He was a slave of Muhammad Ghori and declared himself Sultan after Ghori's death.

Mount Everest, located in the Himalayas on the border between Nepal and Tibet, is the Earth's highest mountain above sea level at 8,848.86 meters.

Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar served as the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly and played a pivotal role in drafting the Constitution of India.

Nitrogen accounts for approximately 78% of the Earth's atmosphere by volume, followed by Oxygen at around 21%.

The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean on Earth, covering more than 30% of the Earth's surface and containing the Mariana Trench, the deepest point on Earth.

The Revolt of 1857, also known as the Sepoy Mutiny or First War of Indian Independence, began in Meerut and was a major turning point against East India Company rule.

Sir Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928 at St. Mary's Hospital in London, revolutionizing modern medicine and saving millions of lives through antibiotic therapy.

Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, is known as the 'Pink City' because Maharaja Ram Singh painted the entire city pink in 1876 to welcome the Prince of Wales.

New Delhi was declared the capital of British India in 1911 by King George V, taking over from Calcutta (Kolkata). It serves as the seat of all three branches of the Indian government.

The kidneys filter waste products, excess water, and impurities from the blood, producing urine and maintaining proper electrolyte and fluid balances in the human body.

Indira Gandhi was the first and, to date, the only female Prime Minister of India. She served from 1966 to 1977 and again from 1980 until her assassination in 1984.