Who was the first Chief of Defense Staff of India? [#677]

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.

Profess means to declare openly or formally. synonyms: Declare, admit, Assert, Avow, Claim, Proclaim, Affirm. Example Sentences: > She professed her love for him.

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Profess means to declare openly or formally. synonyms: Declare, admit, Assert, Avow, Claim, Proclaim, Affirm. Example Sentences: > She professed her love for him.

Aideu Nilambar Handique (1915-2002) was the first female actress of Assamese cinema, appearing in the 1935 film Joymoti. Handique, who was illiterate at the time, played the lead role in the movie directed by Jyoti Prasad Agarwala. Her role in Joymoti is also considered iconic for establishing the path for women to work in movies.

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Aideu Nilambar Handique (1915-2002) was the first female actress of Assamese cinema, appearing in the 1935 film Joymoti. Handique, who was illiterate at the time, played the lead role in the movie directed by Jyoti Prasad Agarwala. Her role in Joymoti is also considered iconic for establishing the path for women to work in movies.

Srimanta Sankaradeva is a revered figure in Assamese history, known for his contributions to Assamese language, literature, and the Vaishnavite movement.

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Srimanta Sankaradeva is a revered figure in Assamese history, known for his contributions to Assamese language, literature, and the Vaishnavite movement.

Surendranath Banerjee

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Surendranath Banerjee

Hariyana

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Hariyana

The Bank of Hindustan, established in 1770, is considered the first bank in India. It was located in Calcutta, the then capital of India. The bank was set up by the agency house of Alexander and Company and was successful for 50 years. However, it was liquidated between 1830 and 1832 when its parent company failed during the commercial crisis of 1832.

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The Bank of Hindustan, established in 1770, is considered the first bank in India. It was located in Calcutta, the then capital of India. The bank was set up by the agency house of Alexander and Company and was successful for 50 years. However, it was liquidated between 1830 and 1832 when its parent company failed during the commercial crisis of 1832.

The Belgian franc was the currency of the Kingdom of Belgium from 1832 until 2002 when the Euro was introduced. It was subdivided into 100 subunits, each known as a centiem in Dutch, or centime in French and German.

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The Belgian franc was the currency of the Kingdom of Belgium from 1832 until 2002 when the Euro was introduced. It was subdivided into 100 subunits, each known as a centiem in Dutch, or centime in French and German.

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Chandrakanta Singha, a Tungkhungia king of the Ahom dynasty, was defeated in the Battle of Mahargarh. The battle took place on April 26, 1824, and ended the Ahoms' 600-year rule.

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Chandrakanta Singha, a Tungkhungia king of the Ahom dynasty, was defeated in the Battle of Mahargarh. The battle took place on April 26, 1824, and ended the Ahoms' 600-year rule.

Surya Kiran Exercise is a bilateral joint military exercise between the armies of India and Nepal and is conducted annually.

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Surya Kiran Exercise is a bilateral joint military exercise between the armies of India and Nepal and is conducted annually.