1. Sabarimala Temple is a famous temple in Kerala.

2. It is dedicated to Lord Ayyappa.

2. It is the 'sacred abode of Lord Ayyappa' and one of the most important Hindu pilgrimage sites in India.

3. The temple is open to people of all religions.

4. It is open for worship only during the days of Mandal Puja, Makaravilakku, Vishu and the first day of every Malayalam month.

5. Before visiting Sabarimala, pilgrims have to observe celibacy for 41 days.

6. Dholakia Shivamani has made 35 pilgrimages to the Sabarimala Ayyappa temple

The Dronacharya Award, officially known as Dronacharya Award for Outstanding Coaches in Sports and Games, is sports coaching honour of the Republic of India. The award is named after Drona, often referred as "Dronacharya" or "Guru Drona", a character from the Sanskrit epic Mahabharata of ancient India.

1. Switzerland – Denmark – Japan – Niger

1. India was ranked 10th in the Asia-Pacific Personal Health Index released by the Economist Intelligence Unit in January 2021.

1. Mata Amritanandamayi Devi has been selected for the '2023 World Leader for Peace and Security Award' by the Boston Global Forum (BGF) and Michael Dukakis Institute for Leadership and Innovation (MDI).

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has launched a web portal named 'Hamar Apan Budget' and a mobile application prepared by the state finance department from the Chief Minister's residential office in Ranchi.

1. Union Minister of State Kapil Patil recently announced the development of India's first carbon-neutral village in Bhiwandi taluka, located in Thane district (Maharashtra).

2. The initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable practices for a cleaner and greener environment.

3. Carbon-neutral villages as well as 121 tribal villages are being developed as model villages.