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1. Which Indian state set a new Guinness World Record by planting more than 11 lakh trees in a single day?
Madhya Pradesh set a new Guinness World Record on July 14 by planting more than 11 lakh saplings in a single day. This initiative, part of the "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" campaign, took place in Indore, which is already recognized as India's cleanest city. The campaign aims to plant approximately 140 crore trees across the country, with 5.5 crore trees in Madhya Pradesh alone. The record-breaking event involved various participants, including BSF jawans, NRIs, NCC cadets, and local citizens.