KNOW INDIA
· Do you know that India’s private Gold holdings are conservatively estimated at 11,000 tons.
The value at current rate is in excess of 200 billion USD. Besides, India accounts for 18% of the world gold demand. Approximately 29% of India’s GDP is locked in Jewellary.
· According to IMF, WORLD BANK as well as CIA sources, INDIA achieved 4th rank in GDP PPP terms.
· India ranks 12th as per the GDP estimates of IMF.
· India is the fastest growing economy in the world with a growth rate in excess of 9%
· India’s foreign exchange reserves are in excess of 150 billion USD.
· India is the fastest growing market for cell phones.
· The number 0(zero) crucial, for all mathematical calculations was invented by Aryabhatta. Algebra, Trignometry,calculus
originated from India.
· Chess was invented in India
· India has the largest network of post offices in the world.
· India has the third largest railway network in the world. It employs close to a million people.
· Earliest known system of medicine ayurveda originated in India 2500 years back.
· Oldest university in the world is Takshasila, established in much before the birth of Christ.
· In 5th century AD, BHASHARACHARYA calculated the exact time taken by earth to circle sun,
centuries before telescope was invented.
· Buddayana came up with the concept of “pi”, in 6th century, which later evolved into Pythagoras theorem, centuries later.
· Sushruta is regarded as father of surgery. He performed surgical operations 2600 years back.
· Ancient Indian texts and epics gave detailed description of the weapons and aircraft that modern man is yet to conceptualize.
· INDIA has the largest talent pool.
Courtesy:www.indianchild.com