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11. In which Indian state is the construction of the world's largest Ramayan Temple currently underway?
The construction of the world's largest Ramayan Temple is taking place in Bihar's East Champaran district. Inspired by Angkor Wat, this monumental temple project includes a three-storey structure with distinctive features such as the world's largest Shivling and 22-sanctum sanctorum. Anticipated to be completed by the end of 2025 at a cost of ₹500 crores, the temple will surpass Ayodhya's Ram Mandir in scale, boasting 12 shikars, with the tallest shikhar towering at 270 feet.
12. When is Malala Day celebrated annually?
Malala Day is observed annually on July 12 to celebrate the birthday of Malala Yousafzai, who, at age 17, became the youngest Nobel Prize laureate for her advocacy of girls’ education. This day honours her courage, resilience, and global impact, highlighting her journey from surviving a Taliban assassination attempt in 2012 to becoming a symbol of hope and education rights worldwide.
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