Indian Standard Time is calculated from the clock tower in Mirzapur nearly exactly on the reference longitude of IST at 82°30'E, within four angular minutes. In 1905, the meridian passing east of Allahabad was declared as a standard time zone for British India and was declared as IST in 1947 for the Dominion of India.

‘Year of Awareness on Science & Health (YASH)’.

Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna and Kaveri drain in the Bay of Bengal whereas Narmada drains in the Arabian Sea.

1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Digital India Week 2022 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. During the programme, he will launch several digital initiatives aimed at increasing access to technology, streamlining service delivery to ensure ease of living and promoting startups. The theme of Digital India Week is Catalyzing New India's Tech.

2. Mr Modi will launch 'Digital India Bhashini', which will enable easy access to internet and digital services in Indian languages, including voice-based access, and help in the creation of content in Indian languages.