What are the 10 things that every Indian should know?

Sumit Kumar
Sumit Kumar, Indian by all means
Below are some facts which are unknown to an average Indian:
  • The Indian National Flag was derived from the design of Pingali Venkayya. The current flag is a slightly modified version of Pingali Venkayya's flag. This is his picture:
  • India is connected to Tokyo and Istanbul by road. The road connecting Istanbul and Tokyo is the Asian Highway 1. It runs from Moreh to Dawki and then from Petrapole to Atari in India.
  • We can hoist the National Flag after sunset if it is at least 100 metres high and well illuminated.
  • The Leh Radio Station is the Highest Radio Station in the world.
  • There is a crossing in Nagpur where the trains move North-South and East-West perpendicularly. It is one of its kind.
  • Air India was founded by J.R.D. Tata as Tata Air in 1932. It was acquired by the Government of India in 1948.
  • The image of Mahatma Gandhi in the currency notes is not a piece of art. It has been cropped from the photograph which was taken at his meeting with Lord Pethic Lawrence in 1946.
  • Marshal/Field Marshal are the highest ranks of the Indian Armed Forces. A Marshal remains in service until death. Marshal Arjan Singh is the only living officer of this rank.
  • The largest district of India is Kachchh in the state of Gujarat. It has an area of 45,674 km².
  • The Lion Tailed Macaque is exclusive to India. It is found in the tropical forests of Kerala.

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