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Topic: Other National Symbols (static gk)

National sentence: Satyamev Jayate

National award: Bharat Ratna

National information letter: white letter

National sweet: Jalebi

National festivals: republic day(26th January)
Independence day (15th August)
Gandhi jayanti (2nd October)

Topic: National Pledge (static gk)

National Pledge: ' India is my country. All Indiana are my brothers and sisters. I love my country. I am proud of its rich and varied culture. I shall always strive to be worthy of it. I shall love and respect my parents, teachers and elders. To my country and my people, pledge to my devotion.'

Topic: National Animal (Static gk)

National Animal: Tiger

Scientific name of tiger: Panthera tigris

First tiger reserve in India:
Corbett National park ( created in 1973)

Second tiger reserve in India: Palamau tiger reserve

Protection of tigers: Project Tiger( Was launched in April,1973)

Topic: National Bird ( static gk)

National Bird: Peacock

Scientific name of peacock: Pavo Cristatus

Adoption : 1963

Another names of peacock in Hindu mythology: 'Sun bird' or 'Sarp Bhuj'

Protection of Peacock: Under the Indian Wildlife (protection) Act , 1972

Topic: National Game (static gk)

National Game: Hockey

Golden Era of Hockey in India: 1928-1956 ( India won 6 consecutive gold medals in Olympic games)

Topic: National flower (Static gk)

National flower: Lotus

Scientific name of lotus: Nelumbo Nucifera

Name of lotus in Sanskrit: Padma

Lotus is symbol of : Purity and fecundity

Topic: National Fruit ( static gk)

National Fruit: Mango

Scientific name of mango: Mangifera Indica

Topic: National tree (static gk)

National tree: Banyan

Scientific name of Banyan: Ficus Benghalensis

Another name of Banyan tree in Hindu mythology: Kalpavriksha

Topic: National Calendar (static gk)

National Calendar based on : Saka Era

First month: Chaitra

Last month: Phalguna

Adoption: from 22nd March,1957

Topic: National Aquatic Animal (static gk)

National Aquatic Animal: Gangetic River Dolphin

Adoption: on 5th October,2009

Scientific name of Gangetic dolphin: Platanista Gangetica

Topic: National River (static gk)

National River: Ganga ( longest river of India , length 2525 km)

Originates from : Gangotri glacier in the Himalayas as the Bhagirathi river.

Drainage: Bay of Bengal

Topic: National Flag ( static gk)

Design : based on the Pingali venkayya's version.

Adoption of National Flag: on 31st December,1929 , in the lahire session of Congress .

Original flag contained: Mahatma Gandhi's spinning wheel at the centre .

Adoption of Free India National Flag: on 22nd july , 1947 , by the constituent assembly.

Emblem of the Flag: Dharma Chakra of Emproer Ashoka .

National Flag unfurled for first time: At the Central Hall of the Council Hall ( now known as the parliament ) on 15th August, 1947

First Public flag salutation ceremony: on 15th August,1947 , held at 'War Memorial' at the Prince Park near India Gate

First flag hoisting ceremony: on 15th August 1948 onwards, at the red fort

Dimensions: Ratio of width to length is 2:3

Colours: meaning of colours described by Dr. S Radhakrishnan
(1). Saffron:- courage , renunciation and sacrifice
(2). White:- truth , purity and peace
(3). Green:- faith , fertility and prosperity

Wheel(Chakra): in the centre of white band in navy blue colour

Design of wheel: abacus of the Sarnath lion capital.

Spokes of wheel : 24

Diameter of wheel: approximately equal to width of white band.

Display: governed by , Prevention of improper use act 1950 and prevention of insults to National Honour Act 1971.

Fabric used for flag : shall be made of hand spun and handwoven cotton/silk/khadi as prescribed by the Bureau of India.