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India’s civilian awards are given to honor individuals for their exceptional service in various fields. The awards are:

1. Bharat Ratna – The highest civilian award, recognizing exceptional contributions in fields like arts, science, public service, and sports.
2. Padma Vibhushan – For exceptional and distinguished service.
3. Padma Bhushan – For distinguished service of a high order.
4. Padma Shri – For distinguished service in any field.

The Bharat Ratna was first awarded in 1954 to Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, C. Rajagopalachari, and C.V. Raman for their outstanding contributions in philosophy, public service, and science respectively.

India is home to several famous rivers that flow through multiple states:

1. The Ganges River starts at the Gangotri Glacier in the Himalayas, flows through Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal, and ends in the Bay of Bengal.
2. The Yamuna River begins at the Yamunotri Glacier in Uttarakhand, flows through Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh, and merges with the Ganges at Prayagraj.
3. The Brahmaputra River originates in Tibet, flows through Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and ends in the Bay of Bengal.
4. The Godavari River starts in Maharashtra, flows through Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and empties into the Bay of Bengal.
5. The Krishna River begins in Maharashtra, flows through Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, and ends in the Bay of Bengal.

These rivers are essential for agriculture, transportation, and religious practices across India.

India’s first leaders after independence played key roles in shaping the nation. The first Prime Minister was Jawaharlal Nehru, and the first Deputy Prime Minister was Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The first President of India was Dr. Rajendra Prasad, and the first Vice President was Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. The first Education Minister was Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, who laid the foundation for India’s modern education system. These leaders were instrumental in building the early framework of independent India.

The Burj Khalifa in Dubai, UAE, is the tallest building in the world, standing at 828 meters (2,717 feet) with 163 floors. Completed in 2010, it houses residential, corporate, and hotel spaces, and features an observation deck for stunning city views.

The second tallest building is the Shanghai Tower in China, with a height of 632 meters (2,073 feet) and 128 floors.

The third tallest building is the Abraj Al-Bait Clock Tower in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, standing at 601 meters (1,971 feet) with 120 floors.

The Statue of Unity in India is the tallest statue in the world, standing at a height of 182 meters (597 feet). It is located in the state of Gujarat and was built in honor of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a key figure in India’s independence movement and the country’s first Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Home Affairs. The statue was unveiled on October 31, 2018, and symbolizes unity, strength, and integrity.

The second tallest statue is the Spring Temple Buddha in China, with a height of 128 meters (420 feet), located in the Henan province.

The third tallest statue is the Laykyun Sekkya in Myanmar, which stands at 116 meters (381 feet), located in Khatakan Taung, depicting Buddha.