In which year did Independent India win its first Olympic Gold in the game of Hockey? [#1151]

Independent India's first Olympic gold medal in hockey was in 1948, just a year after gaining independence. The victory was especially significant because India defeated Great Britain, its former colonizer, on British soil at Wembley Stadium in London. The win was a major sporting triumph for the newly sovereign nation. The brilliance of players like Dhyan Chand, Roop Singh, and Balbir Singh Sr. inspired generations of hockey players around the world.

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Independent India's first Olympic gold medal in hockey was in 1948, just a year after gaining independence. The victory was especially significant because India defeated Great Britain, its former colonizer, on British soil at Wembley Stadium in London. The win was a major sporting triumph for the newly sovereign nation. The brilliance of players like Dhyan Chand, Roop Singh, and Balbir Singh Sr. inspired generations of hockey players around the world.

Bal Gangadhar Tilak

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Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Jai Hind

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Jai Hind

Dr Bhupen Hazarika

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Dr Bhupen Hazarika

On 29 January 1780, India's and Asia's first printed newspaper 'Hicky's Bengal Gazette' started its publication. It was a weekly English newspaper started by an Irishman.

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On 29 January 1780, India's and Asia's first printed newspaper 'Hicky's Bengal Gazette' started its publication. It was a weekly English newspaper started by an Irishman.

1974 India conducted its first nuclear tests on May 18, 1974, in Pokhran, Rajasthan, as part of the 'Smiling Buddha' operation.

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1974 India conducted its first nuclear tests on May 18, 1974, in Pokhran, Rajasthan, as part of the 'Smiling Buddha' operation.

The Patkai Bum range forms a natural boundary between India and Myanmar, also known as Burma. This mountain range is part of the Indo-Myanmar Ranges and extends through the northeastern states of Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, and Manipur. The Patkai Bum range is part of the Arakan Mountains and merges into the Naga Hills after running southwards. The Patkai Bum range is located in the eastern part of India and is associated with the Himalayan mountain systems and the Eastern Ghats. The name Patkai comes from the Tai-Ahom language, where "Pat" means to cut and "Kai" means chicken.

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The Patkai Bum range forms a natural boundary between India and Myanmar, also known as Burma. This mountain range is part of the Indo-Myanmar Ranges and extends through the northeastern states of Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, and Manipur. The Patkai Bum range is part of the Arakan Mountains and merges into the Naga Hills after running southwards. The Patkai Bum range is located in the eastern part of India and is associated with the Himalayan mountain systems and the Eastern Ghats. The name Patkai comes from the Tai-Ahom language, where "Pat" means to cut and "Kai" means chicken.

Atul Chandra Baruah

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Atul Chandra Baruah

Manas National park is located at Himalayan foothills where its having an unique bio diversity and scenic landscapes. It is one of the first reserves included in the tiger reserve network under project tiger in 1973.

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Manas National park is located at Himalayan foothills where its having an unique bio diversity and scenic landscapes. It is one of the first reserves included in the tiger reserve network under project tiger in 1973.

The Elephanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are primarily dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. The main cave is famous for its carvings depicting Shiva in various forms and actions. The caves are located on Elephanta Island, also known as Gharapuri, in Mumbai Harbour.

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The Elephanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are primarily dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. The main cave is famous for its carvings depicting Shiva in various forms and actions. The caves are located on Elephanta Island, also known as Gharapuri, in Mumbai Harbour.

Kushal Konwar and Kamal Chandra Bhattacharya were prominent revolutionaries who led the Quit India Movement in Assam, playing a significant role in the freedom struggle against British rule. They were part of the Indian National Congress and worked tirelessly to mobilize support for the movement.

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Kushal Konwar and Kamal Chandra Bhattacharya were prominent revolutionaries who led the Quit India Movement in Assam, playing a significant role in the freedom struggle against British rule. They were part of the Indian National Congress and worked tirelessly to mobilize support for the movement.