Did you know the President of India is the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and also the head of the state, but real executive power lies with the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers? 🇮🇳
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The Indian Parliament House was designed by British architects Sir Edwin Lutyens and Sir Herbert Baker and is inspired by the Ashoka Chakra! 🏛️
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India’s Constitution is the longest written constitution in the world with over 100 amendments! 📜
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The Lok Sabha can have up to 552 members, including two from the Anglo-Indian community (nominated if needed)! 🧾
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The first President of India, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, served two terms – the only President to do so! 🏅
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ashtrapati Bhavan has over 340 rooms and is one of the largest presidential residences in the world! 🏰
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The Central Government controls all Union Territories, including Delhi and Chandigarh! 🗺️
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The Prime Minister of India resides at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, not at the Parliament House! 🏡
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India’s national flag code is governed by the Flag Code of India, 2002, a central regulation! 🚩
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The Finance Minister of India presents the Union Budget every year in Parliament, usually in February! 💰
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India’s first general election in 1951–52 was the largest democratic exercise in the world at the time! 🗳️
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The Central Government runs schemes like PMAY, Swachh Bharat, and Startup India! 💼
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The Indian Railways is the largest employer under the Central Government! 🚆
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India's nuclear and space missions are directly governed by central agencies like ISRO and DAE! 🚀
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The UPSC exam, run by the central body, selects top administrative officers of India! 🧠
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The Central Government runs AIIMS and other national health institutions across India! 🏥
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India’s digital governance push through Aadhaar is one of the largest biometric ID programs in the world! 💳
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The Central Government's emblem (🦁) is taken from the Lion Capital of Ashoka! 🇮🇳
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The Ministry of Defence manages five armed forces – including the Coast Guard and Strategic Forces Command! ⚔️
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The Central Government celebrates Good Governance Day on 25th December, the birthday of Atal Bihari Vajpayee! 🎉