In India, maize is primarily a Kharif (monsoon) crop, with over 78–83% of total production occurring during this season (June–October). However, it is a versatile, year-round crop, with significant, high-yield Rabi (winter) cultivation (November–April) expanding, particularly in Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu.
🍀Maize (corn) originated in southern Mexico/Guatemala

The Alps span eight European countries, forming a ~1,200 km arc across the continent. The primary Alpine countries are Austria (28.7% of the range) and Italy (27.2%), followed by France (21.4%), Switzerland (13.2%), Germany (5.8%), Slovenia (3.6%), Liechtenstein (0.08%), and Monaco

Ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA)
Photovoltaic (PV) cells are primarily made from high-purity silicon, derived from quartz sand (silicon dioxide).

The reimbursement to hospitals is being done through the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund (MVAF),
The number of hospitals empanelled under NHA for Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana is 36,112 as on 09.03.2026.
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India has developed several indigenous processors, with the Vikram 32-bit chip (ISRO) being the first fully designed and fabricated, space-grade processor. Other key processors include SHAKTI (IIT Madras), AJIT (IIT Bombay), and DHRUV64 (C-DAC), marking India's move toward self-reliance in semiconductors.

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🍃The length of India’s coastline of 7516.6 km has been re-assessed to 11098.81 km by National Hydrographic Office (NHO) in coordination with Survey of India (SoI) as per the latest terms of references provided by National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS). The updated measurements were carried out using modern GIS software and high-resolution data of High-Water Line (HWL) based on latest surveys thereby capturing more intricate details
🍀Yes, the Andaman & Nicobar Islands possess the longest coastline among all Indian states and Union Territories, measuring approximately 1,962 kilometers.