🌾 Telangana General Awareness Bits (2025 Edition
2. Capital & Administration
- Hyderabad is the joint capital of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh (till 2024 as per the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act).
- The state comprises 33 districts, with Mulugu and Narayanpet among the newest.
3. Rivers
- The major rivers flowing through Telangana are Godavari, Krishna, Manjira, and Musi.
- Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project on the Godavari is one of the largest of its kind in the world.
4. Language & Culture
- Telugu is the official language; Urdu holds the status of second official language in many districts.
- The region celebrates unique festivals like Bathukamma, Bonalu, and Sammakka Saralamma Jatara.
5. Historical Significance
- Telangana has a rich history, from the Satavahanas to the Kakatiya Dynasty.
- The Ramappa Temple (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) is a notable Kakatiya-era marvel.
6. Economy & Industries
- Telangana is a hub for IT and pharma industries, particularly in Hyderabad's Genome Valley and Cyberabad.
- Agriculture remains a major livelihood—key crops include cotton, paddy, maize, and red gram.
7. Important Personalities
- K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) was the first Chief Minister of Telangana.
- P. V. Narasimha Rao, former PM of India, hailed from Telangana.
8. Government Initiatives
- Rythu Bandhu: An agricultural investment support scheme.
-Mission Bhagiratha: A drinking water project.
-Haritha Haram: A large-scale tree plantation drive.
9. Educational Institutions
- Premier institutions like University of Hyderabad, IIT Hyderabad, NALSAR, and Osmania University are located here.
10. Tourism Highlights
- Iconic tourist spots: Charminar, Golconda Fort, Chowmahalla Palace, Yadagirigutta, and Bogatha Waterfalls.
- Nagarjuna Sagar, one of the world’s largest masonry dams, lies on the Telangana-Andhra border.
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