The top five states in terms of increase in forest cover are Andhra Pradesh (647 sq km), Telangana (632 sq km), Odisha (537 sq km), Karnataka (155 sq km) and Jharkhand (110 sq km).
Captain Harpreet Chandi, an Indian-origin British Sikh Army officer has created history by becoming the first woman of colour to complete a solo unsupported expedition to the South Pole.
According to data released by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), Paytm Payments Bank Ltd emerged as the biggest receiver of UPI amount in the October to December 2021 quarter.
In the latest Badminton World Federation junior rankings, Tasnim Mir, India's under-19 shuttler has become the world number-1 badminton player in the women's singles category of Under-19.
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