Standard meridian of India is 82.5 E longitude which passes through Mirzapur near Allahabad. It is 5:30 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

1. In northwest India, some weak temperate cyclones from the Mediterranean Sea cause rainfall over Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and western Uttar Pradesh.

2. Western cyclonic disturbances that enter the Indian subcontinent from the west and north-west during the winter months originate from the Mediterranean Sea and are brought into India by the westerly jet stream.

3. On an average, 4-5 western disturbances are formed during the winter season and the distribution of rainfall in each western disturbance is different.

4.Mawath is a Rajasthani word which means "Magh rain". It is very beneficial for crops like wheat etc. It comes from the south-western part.

5. Mawatha means "winter rain". This word is mainly prevalent in Rajasthan and other regions of North India. Mawatha usually occurs in the months of December to February. This rain is very beneficial for the wheat crop.

Expl:- The Survey of India was established in 1767 under the department of science and technology ministry. The main objective of department is to locate all the areas in the country and cart them in a map so that standard map can be available for inclusive and faster growth. The organization works on making a database of all natural maps under digital cartographical database.

1. The theme of this plan was “Faster, More Inclusive and Sustainable Growth”.

2. The objective of the scheme was to strengthen infrastructure projects and provide electricity supply to all villages.

3. It aims to eliminate gender and social gaps in school admissions and improve access to higher education.

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.