Which country was first to implement Goods and Services Tax (GST)? [#1085]

France was the first country in the world to implement Goods and Services Tax (GST). More than 140 countries across the globe have implemented the GST.

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France was the first country in the world to implement Goods and Services Tax (GST). More than 140 countries across the globe have implemented the GST.

The First Battle of Tarain was fought in 1191. The battle was fought near Tarain, which is now known as Taraori in Haryana, India. The battle was fought between the Ghurid army, led by Muhammad of Ghor, and the Rajput Confederacy, led by Prithviraj Chauhan. The Ghurids were a Turkish tribe. The battle ended in victory for the Rajput forces.

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The First Battle of Tarain was fought in 1191. The battle was fought near Tarain, which is now known as Taraori in Haryana, India. The battle was fought between the Ghurid army, led by Muhammad of Ghor, and the Rajput Confederacy, led by Prithviraj Chauhan. The Ghurids were a Turkish tribe. The battle ended in victory for the Rajput forces.

General Bipin Rawat, who died tragically in a helicopter crash on December 8, 2021, was India's first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and longest-serving general.

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General Bipin Rawat, who died tragically in a helicopter crash on December 8, 2021, was India's first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and longest-serving general.

Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (or Assam PCC) was formed in June 1921. Its headquarters is at Rajiv Bhavan in GS Road Guwahati. Kuladhar Chaliha was the first elected president and Chabilal Upadhyaya was the first selected president of the committee when it was founded.

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Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (or Assam PCC) was formed in June 1921. Its headquarters is at Rajiv Bhavan in GS Road Guwahati. Kuladhar Chaliha was the first elected president and Chabilal Upadhyaya was the first selected president of the committee when it was founded.

Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar aka BR Ambedkar

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Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar aka BR Ambedkar

Sankaradeva, the renowned Vaishnava saint, established the first Naamghar at Bordowa in Nagaon district, Assam.

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Sankaradeva, the renowned Vaishnava saint, established the first Naamghar at Bordowa in Nagaon district, Assam.

Lakshminath Bezbarua (1864–1938) was the first editor of the Assamese magazine Bahi in 1909. The magazine was published in Calcutta until 1932 and was a leading journal for Assamese literature in the first half of the 20th century. In 1909, the magazine published O Mur Apunar Desh, the traditional song of Assam, written by Bezbarua and set to music by Kamala Prasad Agarwala. The song was later adopted as Assam's state song in 1927.

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Lakshminath Bezbarua (1864–1938) was the first editor of the Assamese magazine Bahi in 1909. The magazine was published in Calcutta until 1932 and was a leading journal for Assamese literature in the first half of the 20th century. In 1909, the magazine published O Mur Apunar Desh, the traditional song of Assam, written by Bezbarua and set to music by Kamala Prasad Agarwala. The song was later adopted as Assam's state song in 1927.

Marie Salomea Skłodowska–Curie
She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, the first person to win a Nobel Prize twice, and the only person to win a Nobel Prize in two scientific fields. Marie won her 1st Nobel Prize in 1903 in Physics with her husband for their pioneering work developing the theory of "radioactivity" - a term she coined. Marie won her 2nd Nobel Prize in 1911 in Chemistry for her discovery of the elements polonium and radium, using techniques she invented for isolating radioactive isotopes.

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Marie Salomea Skłodowska–Curie
She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, the first person to win a Nobel Prize twice, and the only person to win a Nobel Prize in two scientific fields. Marie won her 1st Nobel Prize in 1903 in Physics with her husband for their pioneering work developing the theory of "radioactivity" - a term she coined. Marie won her 2nd Nobel Prize in 1911 in Chemistry for her discovery of the elements polonium and radium, using techniques she invented for isolating radioactive isotopes.

While the Ahom kingdom was gradually influenced by Hinduism over centuries, Jayadhvaj Singha was the first Ahom king to formally accept the religion. This occurred during his reign from 1648 to 1663.

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While the Ahom kingdom was gradually influenced by Hinduism over centuries, Jayadhvaj Singha was the first Ahom king to formally accept the religion. This occurred during his reign from 1648 to 1663.

The Moamaria rebellion was a significant uprising in Assam that started during the reign of Swargadeo Lakshmi Singha.

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The Moamaria rebellion was a significant uprising in Assam that started during the reign of Swargadeo Lakshmi Singha.

Rakesh Sharma
Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma, AC (born 13 January 1949) is a former Indian Air Force pilot who flew aboard Soyuz T-11 on 3 April 1984 as part of the Soviet Interkosmos programme. He is the only Indian citizen to travel in space, although there have been other astronauts of Indian origin who travelled to space, who were not Indian citizens. Another Air Force pilot, Ravish Malhotra, was placed on standby.

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Rakesh Sharma
Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma, AC (born 13 January 1949) is a former Indian Air Force pilot who flew aboard Soyuz T-11 on 3 April 1984 as part of the Soviet Interkosmos programme. He is the only Indian citizen to travel in space, although there have been other astronauts of Indian origin who travelled to space, who were not Indian citizens. Another Air Force pilot, Ravish Malhotra, was placed on standby.