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.

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8 minutes 16.6 sec.

The Ganges River is one of the most sacred rivers in Hinduism and plays a significant role in Indian culture and religion. It flows through several states in India and is known for its spiritual importance and biodiversity.

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The Ganges River is one of the most sacred rivers in Hinduism and plays a significant role in Indian culture and religion. It flows through several states in India and is known for its spiritual importance and biodiversity.

Jai Hind

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Jai Hind

Morose means sullen and ill-tempered, often displaying a gloomy attitude. It suggests a persistent state of unhappiness or dissatisfaction. Synonyms for "Morose": Sullen: Bad-tempered and gloomy. Gloomy: Dark and depressing. Sulky: Bad-tempered and resentful, often refusing to speak. Dour: Stern, gloomy, and unfriendly. Crabby: Bad-tempered and irritable. Grouchy: Bad-tempered and complaining. Surly: Bad-tempered and unfriendly.

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Morose means sullen and ill-tempered, often displaying a gloomy attitude. It suggests a persistent state of unhappiness or dissatisfaction. Synonyms for "Morose": Sullen: Bad-tempered and gloomy. Gloomy: Dark and depressing. Sulky: Bad-tempered and resentful, often refusing to speak. Dour: Stern, gloomy, and unfriendly. Crabby: Bad-tempered and irritable. Grouchy: Bad-tempered and complaining. Surly: Bad-tempered and unfriendly.

R.K. Narayan wrote Malgudi Days, a collection of 32 short stories published in 1943. The stories are set in the fictional town of Malgudi, located in South India. The book is a blend of humor and tragedy, and conveys the moral that each human experience, no matter how small, is equally important.

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R.K. Narayan wrote Malgudi Days, a collection of 32 short stories published in 1943. The stories are set in the fictional town of Malgudi, located in South India. The book is a blend of humor and tragedy, and conveys the moral that each human experience, no matter how small, is equally important.

Goa

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Goa

1897 The famous Battle of Saragarhi took place at a small British outpost in the Samana Ranges on 12 September 1897, when anywhere between 10,000 and 12,000 Pashtun tribes launched an all out attack for many days.

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1897 The famous Battle of Saragarhi took place at a small British outpost in the Samana Ranges on 12 September 1897, when anywhere between 10,000 and 12,000 Pashtun tribes launched an all out attack for many days.

Pataliputra is not an Indus Valley Civilization site. The other options are all well-known sites of the Indus Valley Civilization. Pataliputra, a fortified city located at the confluence of the Ganga and Son rivers, Pataliputra was one of the most powerful empires in India for 600 years.

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Pataliputra is not an Indus Valley Civilization site. The other options are all well-known sites of the Indus Valley Civilization. Pataliputra, a fortified city located at the confluence of the Ganga and Son rivers, Pataliputra was one of the most powerful empires in India for 600 years.

India first hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2010. The event, officially known as the XIX Commonwealth Games, was held in Delhi from October 3–14, 2010. It was the first time the Games were held in a Commonwealth republic and only the second time in Asia, after Kuala Lumpur in 1998.

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India first hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2010. The event, officially known as the XIX Commonwealth Games, was held in Delhi from October 3–14, 2010. It was the first time the Games were held in a Commonwealth republic and only the second time in Asia, after Kuala Lumpur in 1998.

Karimganj

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Karimganj