The 'YUVA 2.0' scheme (Young, Upcoming, and Versatile Authors) is an initiative by the Ministry of Education to mentor young authors under 30 years of age. It aims to promote Indian culture and literature, encouraging creative writing in various languages.

The Simon Commission, formed in 1927 to study constitutional reform in India, consisted of 7 British members. It faced widespread protests in India because it included no Indian representatives.

Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are the most effective gases for ozone depletion. They release chlorine atoms in the stratosphere, which react with ozone molecules, breaking them down and causing significant damage to the ozone layer.

R.K. Narayan created the fictional South Indian city of Malgudi, which serves as the setting for many of his novels and short stories. Malgudi reflects the charm and simplicity of rural and small-town life in India.