1. Located in northeastern India, the Similipal Biosphere Reserve lies within two biogeographic regions: the Mahanadian eastern coastal region of the Oriental region and the Chotanagpur biological province of the Deccan Peninsular region.

2. Volcanic sedimentary rocks are aligned in three concentric rings and enhance the geologic formations of the area.

3. The highest peak of the Similipal hill range is Khariburu (1,168 m).

4. Similipal geographical region has many waterfalls and perennial rivers flowing into major rivers, such as Budhbalang, Baitarani and Subarnarekha.

1. Sufism emerged as a powerful movement during the medieval period in India.

2. Sufis were so called because of the purity of their hearts.

3. Unity in God, complete self-surrender, charity, worship, human love etc. are the main teachings of Sufism.

5. Ziyarat means pilgrimage to the tomb of a Sufi saint on his death anniversary.

1. Rann Utsav is a wonderful festival in Kutch, Gujarat.

2. Kutch Mahotsav features various Kutch attractions like White Rann, Mandvi beach, handicraft villages, Kutch textiles made by local artists, remarkable beautiful natural wonders and the heritage of Kutch.

3. Kutch, one of the most ecologically and ethnically diverse districts of Gujarat, is a festive land of arts, crafts, music, dance, people and nature.

1. Rann Utsav is a wonderful festival in Kutch, Gujarat.

2. Kutch Mahotsav features various Kutch attractions like White Rann, Mandvi beach, handicraft villages, Kutch textiles made by local artists, remarkable beautiful natural wonders and the heritage of Kutch.

3. Kutch, one of the most ecologically and ethnically diverse districts of Gujarat, is a festive land of arts, crafts, music, dance, people and nature.

1. On 6 July 1892, Dadabhai Naoroji (Liberal Party candidate) won a closely-fought election to become the first non-white to be elected to the British Parliament.

2. He also became the first Asian member of the House of Commons.

3. One of Naoroji's most prominent supporters was the famous Florence Nightingale.

All of the following are tributaries of the Brahmaputra River.

River Manas

River Kameng

1. A report by the National Monuments Authority (NMA) has announced the designation of Mangarh Hill Peak in Rajasthan as a national monument in honour of 1500 Bhil tribal freedom fighters.

2. The hill, located on the Gujarat-Rajasthan border, is the site of a tribal rebellion where more than 1500 Bhil tribal freedom fighters were killed in the year 1913.

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.