The Earth is not a perfect sphere but is slightly flattened at the poles and bulging at the equator due to its rotation. This shape is often referred to as an oblate spheroid, meaning it is mostly spherical but slightly flattened at the poles and slightly bulging at the equator. The flattening is a result of the Earth's rotation, which causes it to be slightly compressed along its axis.

Cholistan, also known as the Rohi Desert, is a desert region located in the southern part of Punjab province in Pakistan, adjacent to the eastern edge of the Thar Desert. It is known for its unique landscape, sand dunes, and traditional culture of the Cholistan people.

According to the Ministry of Education, Bihar has the lowest literacy rate in India at 61.8%. The literacy rate in Bihar is 63.82% according to the 2011 census. The state has a male literacy of 73.39% and a female literacy rate of 53.33%

1. Madai is an important tribal festival of Chhattisgarh.

2. Tribal communities worship Goddess Danteshwari and gather with local deities from various nearby villages in March.

3. They perform relo, chital, and masked dances and conclude the celebration with a huge banquet of fruits and local specialities along with a decoction made from the flowers of Mahua trees.

1. Every year 20th July is celebrated as World Chess Day all over the world.

2. The game of chess is a very peaceful but entertaining game, which requires a lot of brain power, hence it is also called mind game.

3. 20th July was chosen as Chess Day because the International Chess Federation was established in Paris in 1924 on 20th July.

1. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is the space agency of India. This organization involves science, engineering and technology to reap the benefits of outer space for India and mankind.

2. ISRO is a major component of the Department of Space, Government of India. The department executes the Indian space program primarily through various centres or units under ISRO.

3. ISRO was earlier known as the Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR), which was founded by Dr. Vikram A. It was established by the Government of India in 1962 on the vision of Sarabhai. ISRO was formed on August 15, 1969, and replaced INCOSPAR with an expanded role to harness space technology.

4. Antrix Corporation is the marketing arm of ISRO.

5. ISRO's Master Control Facility is located in Hassan.

1. Sabarimala Temple is a famous temple in Kerala.

2. It is dedicated to Lord Ayyappa.

2. It is the 'sacred abode of Lord Ayyappa' and one of the most important Hindu pilgrimage sites in India.

3. The temple is open to people of all religions.

4. It is open for worship only during the days of Mandal Puja, Makaravilakku, Vishu and the first day of every Malayalam month.

1. Sabarimala Temple is a famous temple in Kerala.

2. It is dedicated to Lord Ayyappa.

2. It is the 'sacred abode of Lord Ayyappa' and one of the most important Hindu pilgrimage sites in India.

3. The temple is open to people of all religions.

4. It is open for worship only during the days of Mandal Puja, Makaravilakku, Vishu and the first day of every Malayalam month.

5. Before visiting Sabarimala, pilgrims have to observe celibacy for 41 days.