Who was the first Secretary General of United Nations? [#888]

Trygve Lie, a Norwegian politician, served as the first Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1946–1953. He resigned in 1952 but continued in office until Dag Hammarskjold took office in April 1953. Lie has famously described the role as "the most difficult job in the world".

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Trygve Lie, a Norwegian politician, served as the first Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1946–1953. He resigned in 1952 but continued in office until Dag Hammarskjold took office in April 1953. Lie has famously described the role as "the most difficult job in the world".

Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee was the first Indian to become the President of the Indian National Congress in 1885.

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Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee was the first Indian to become the President of the Indian National Congress in 1885.

American Baptist missionary Dr. Miles Bronson compiled and published the first Assamese dictionary in 1867. The dictionary, titled A Dictionary in Assamese and English, was published by the American Baptist Mission Press in Sibsagar, Assam. The dictionary is now out of print.

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American Baptist missionary Dr. Miles Bronson compiled and published the first Assamese dictionary in 1867. The dictionary, titled A Dictionary in Assamese and English, was published by the American Baptist Mission Press in Sibsagar, Assam. The dictionary is now out of print.

Abanindranath Thakur

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Abanindranath Thakur

Bhaity

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Bhaity

Arundhati Roy made history as the first Indian woman to be awarded the Man Booker Prize. She received this esteemed literary award in 1997 for her powerful and acclaimed debut novel, "The God of Small Things." Her work brought significant international recognition to Indian English literature.

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Arundhati Roy made history as the first Indian woman to be awarded the Man Booker Prize. She received this esteemed literary award in 1997 for her powerful and acclaimed debut novel, "The God of Small Things." Her work brought significant international recognition to Indian English literature.

Bhupen Hazarika's first directed film was "Era Bator Sur," released in 1956. This Assamese film showcased his talents as a director, producer, music director, lyricist, singer, and actor. The film's story and music resonated with the people of Assam.

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Bhupen Hazarika's first directed film was "Era Bator Sur," released in 1956. This Assamese film showcased his talents as a director, producer, music director, lyricist, singer, and actor. The film's story and music resonated with the people of Assam.

Bachendri Pal was the first Indian woman to climb Mount Everest in 1984.

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Bachendri Pal was the first Indian woman to climb Mount Everest in 1984.

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.

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.

26 January 1930

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26 January 1930