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New Zealand was the earliest country to give women the right to vote in 1893. This was a landmark achievement in the women's suffrage movement, preceding other nations including USA, India, and Iceland.

Bishop Carlos Felipe Ximenes Belo and José Ramos-Horta were awarded the 1996 Nobel Peace Prize for their work toward a just and peaceful solution to the conflict in East Timor. Both are prominent East Timorese activists who advocated for independence during Indonesian occupation.

Kharoshti was an ancient script used in northwestern India and Pakistan, written from right to left like Arabic. Brahmi and Sharada were written left to right. Kharoshti was used for Gandhari Prakrit and is associated with the Gandhara region.

Ballarpur has Ballarpur Industries Limited, a major paper manufacturer. Yamunanagar has paper mills in Haryana. Guwahati has paper industry in Assam. Shahabad is not known for paper manufacturing - it's more associated with other industries like steel in some states.

Jupiter takes approximately 11.86 Earth years to complete one revolution around the Sun, being the farthest planet from the Sun among these options. Mars takes 1.88 years, Earth takes 1 year, and Venus takes 0.62 years. Orbital period increases with distance from the Sun.

The Pulse Polio Immunization program was launched in India in 1995-96 to eradicate polio through nationwide immunization days. Leprosy elimination programs were from earlier decades, smallpox was eradicated by 1977, and ORT popularization predates 1996.

Public Interest Litigation originated in the United States, where any public-spirited individual could file a petition in the public interest. India adopted this concept in the 1980s through judicial activism to make justice more accessible to marginalized groups.

N.R. Narayana Murthy, founder of Infosys, received the 2002 National Award for Excellence in Public Administration and Management Sciences for his contributions to the IT industry and ethical business practices. This award recognizes leadership in management and public service.

During 2000-01, pearls and precious/semi-precious stones were India's largest import by rupee value due to the jewelry industry's significant demand. India imports raw gems, processes them, and re-exports finished jewelry, making this the highest value import category that year.

'The Making of the Mahatma' (1996) directed by Shyam Benegal focuses on Gandhi's years in South Africa (1893-1914). Richard Attenborough directed 'Gandhi' (1982) about his India period, while Mira Nair and Peter Ustinov are not associated with Gandhi biopics.

Onion is typically cultivated by transplanting seedlings. Farmers first grow seeds in nursery beds, then transplant the seedlings to the main field. This practice helps establish better root systems, ensures uniform growth, and improves yields.

Himachal Pradesh became the first Indian state to pass the Maintenance of Parents and Dependents Act in 1996, making it legally mandatory for children to care for their aging parents. This was a pioneering social welfare legislation.

Cyclone Nargis devastated Myanmar in May 2008, causing widespread destruction in the Irrawaddy Delta region and significant loss of life. Katrina affected the USA in 2005, while Reena and Hema are not names of major tropical cyclones in this context.

Nanda Devi is the second-highest peak in India and is located in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. It forms part of the Kumaon Himalayas, not the Nepal, Punjab, or Assam Himalayas which are distinct geographical sections of the Himalayan range.

Alpha-keratin is a fibrous structural protein found in hard keratinized tissues like wool, hair, nails, horns, and the outer layer of skin. It is not present in eggs, blood, or as the primary component of skin.

Sodium chloride (NaCl) acts as an accelerator for the setting of Plaster of Paris. When NaCl is added to the plaster slurry, it increases the rate of hydration and causes faster setting by providing additional ions that speed up the crystallization process.

The Calcutta High Court has territorial jurisdiction over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. This was established under the Calcutta High Court Jurisdiction Act, 1953, which extended its jurisdiction to these Union Territories. The other High Courts listed do not have jurisdiction over A&N Islands.

Gypsum is added to cement to retard or slow down its setting time. This is crucial for construction applications where extended workability is needed. Gypsum controls the flash setting of cement by reacting with C3A (tricalcium aluminate) to form ettringite, preventing immediate hardening.

A.B. Vajpayee authored 'New Dimensions of India's Foreign Policy' which articulated his vision for India's international relations during his tenure as Prime Minister. The book outlines his approach to nuclear diplomacy, engagement with major powers, and neighborhood policy.

Abul Fazal, the renowned court historian of Mughal Emperor Akbar, is credited with being one of the first medieval Indian writers to make reference to the discovery of America. In his works, particularly the Ain-i-Akbari, he mentions the discovery of the New World, demonstrating awareness of global developments during the late 16th century.

Kochi (Cochin) Shipyard, located in Kerala, is the largest shipyard in India. It has the largest building infrastructure including dry docks and ship-lift facilities capable of building very large crude carriers and other massive vessels. The other shipyards at Mumbai, Visakhapatnam, and Kolkata are significant but smaller in capacity.

BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited) was the first telecom organization in India to launch nationwide cellular services simultaneously across multiple circles. As the government-owned incumbent operator created in 2000, BSNL had the existing infrastructure and nationwide presence to roll out services comprehensively from the beginning.

India was the first country in the world to develop hybrid cotton varieties (specifically hybrid 4), which led to significantly increased cotton production. This breakthrough was achieved by Indian agricultural scientists notably at institutions like CICR (Central Institute for Cotton Research). The development of hybrid cotton revolutionized cotton farming in India.

Nehru Rozgar Yojana (NRY) was launched in 1989 and included three schemes - Urban Micro Enterprises, Urban Wage Employment, and Housing and Shelter Upgradation. It was specifically designed to provide employment and basic shelter to urban poor and unemployed. The other schemes listed either focused on rural areas or had different objectives.