The CSO provides data under a new revised series in which the base year is taken as 2011–12.

Explanation: The Rigveda is the oldest and most important text of the Vedic period, consisting of hymns dedicated to various deities.

1. Pluto has a natural satellite named Charon.

2. Pluto has five known natural satellites, of which Charon is the largest.

3. Charon's diameter is about half the diameter of Pluto.

4. Its average radius is 606 km (377 mi).

The Prithvi missile is a family of tactical surface to surface Short-Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBM) and is India’s first indigenously developed ballistic missile. Development of the Prithvi began in 1983 and it was first test-fired on 25th February, 1988 from Sriharikota, SHAR Centre, Potti Sreeramulu Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh.

It has a range of upto 150 to 300 km. The land variant is called Prithvi while the naval operational variant of Prithvi I and Prithvi II class missiles are code-named Dhanush (meaning Bow). All missiles programme under DRDO.

The fifth Buddhist Council was held at Kannaj during the Reign of Harsha, while third was during the reign of Ashoka and fourth was held during the reign of Buddha.

1. The country's largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) has launched 'Nation First Transit Card'.

 2. The current chairman of SBI is Dinesh Kumar Khara.

 3. This card allows customers to make digital ticketing payments for things like metro, bus and parking.