Who was the first Assamese to win a gold medal at national Boxing Championship? [#229]

Shiva Thapa

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Shiva Thapa

Sri Surya Pahar is a significant archaeological site in Assam, known for its numerous rock-cut Shivalingas and other religious artifacts. It is often referred to as the "second Kashi" due to the high concentration of Shivalingas, reminiscent of the holy city of Kashi (Varanasi). Legend states that Vyasa engraved 99,999 Shiva Lingas here, aiming to create a second Kashi (where there are 100,000). While less widely known than other Assamese landmarks, it holds considerable religious and historical importance.

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Sri Surya Pahar is a significant archaeological site in Assam, known for its numerous rock-cut Shivalingas and other religious artifacts. It is often referred to as the "second Kashi" due to the high concentration of Shivalingas, reminiscent of the holy city of Kashi (Varanasi). Legend states that Vyasa engraved 99,999 Shiva Lingas here, aiming to create a second Kashi (where there are 100,000). While less widely known than other Assamese landmarks, it holds considerable religious and historical importance.

P Veeramuthuvel

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P Veeramuthuvel

He actively participated in the fight for independence. Bordoloi gave up his law practice to engage deeply in the Non-co-operation movement. He was arrested in 1922 for his involvement, and pur in jail for a year.

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He actively participated in the fight for independence. Bordoloi gave up his law practice to engage deeply in the Non-co-operation movement. He was arrested in 1922 for his involvement, and pur in jail for a year.

The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is a firmware program embedded in a computer's motherboard. Its primary function is to initialize the computer's hardware components when it is first turned on. It checks the system's configuration, tests the components, and loads the operating system into memory.

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The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is a firmware program embedded in a computer's motherboard. Its primary function is to initialize the computer's hardware components when it is first turned on. It checks the system's configuration, tests the components, and loads the operating system into memory.

X + (X+2) + (X+4) + (X+6) + (X+8) = 95 => 5X + 20 = 95 => 5X = 95-20 => 5X = 75 => X = 15 Hence (X+8) = 15+8 = 23

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X + (X+2) + (X+4) + (X+6) + (X+8) = 95 => 5X + 20 = 95 => 5X = 95-20 => 5X = 75 => X = 15 Hence (X+8) = 15+8 = 23

Jamshedji Tata

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Jamshedji Tata

Assam shares its northern border with the country of Bhutan.

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Assam shares its northern border with the country of Bhutan.

Meaning: "Modern" refers to something relating to the present or recent times, typically in contrast with the remote past. "Ancient" refers to something belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence, or belonging to historical period before the fall of the Western Roman Empire, making it a direct antonym.

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Meaning: "Modern" refers to something relating to the present or recent times, typically in contrast with the remote past. "Ancient" refers to something belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence, or belonging to historical period before the fall of the Western Roman Empire, making it a direct antonym.

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.

Jonas Salk developed the inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV) in 1955, which was the first effective vaccine against polio. Salk's vaccine led to a significant reduction in polio cases and paved the way for global efforts to eradicate the disease.

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Jonas Salk developed the inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV) in 1955, which was the first effective vaccine against polio. Salk's vaccine led to a significant reduction in polio cases and paved the way for global efforts to eradicate the disease.