As per Census 2011, the absolute number of non-literates of the country in 15 years and above age group is 25.76 crore (Male 9.08 crore, Female 16.68 crore).
The Monumental National Flag, which is the world's largest national flag made of Khadi fabric, was put to a grand public display at Longewala, along the India - Pakistan Border in Jaisalmer on the occasion of "Army Day".
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries has appointed Kuwaiti oil executive Haitham Al Ghis as its new Secretary-General, as oil demand continues to improve amid a mild recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.