Firsts in India
Historic achievements and pioneering accomplishments within India. Important for Indian history and competitive exams.
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Historic achievements and pioneering accomplishments within India. Important for Indian history and competitive exams.
Firsts in India
- First President: Dr. Rajendra Prasad (1950-1962)
- First Prime Minister: Jawaharlal Nehru (1947-1964)
- First Female Prime Minister: Indira Gandhi (1966-1977, 1980-1984)
- First Chief Justice: Justice Maharaj Singh (1950-1951)
- First Indian to win Olympic Gold: Abhinav Bindra, shooting, Beijing 2008
- First Indian in Space: Rakesh Sharma, 1984
- First Satellite: Aryabhata, launched 1975 by ISRO
- First Nuclear Test: Pokhran-I, 1974 under PM Indira Gandhi
- First Indian Nobel Laureate: Rabindranath Tagore, Literature, 1913
- First IIT Established: IIT Kharagpur, 1951
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was the first President of India?
Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the first President of India, serving from 1950 to 1962.
Which was the first Indian satellite?
Aryabhata was India's first satellite, launched on 19 April 1975 by ISRO.
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