Who is known as the father of Economics? [#919]

Adam Smith is considered the father of modern economics. The 18th-century Scottish economist, philosopher, and author is credited with giving economics a well-defined shape as a new discipline. Smith is known for arguing against mercantilism and being a major proponent of laissez-faire economic policies. He believed that the government should not interfere with the economy, and that free-market issues would fix themselves. Smith also believed that individual decisions, driven by self-interest, collectively guide the market to optimal equilibrium.

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Adam Smith is considered the father of modern economics. The 18th-century Scottish economist, philosopher, and author is credited with giving economics a well-defined shape as a new discipline. Smith is known for arguing against mercantilism and being a major proponent of laissez-faire economic policies. He believed that the government should not interfere with the economy, and that free-market issues would fix themselves. Smith also believed that individual decisions, driven by self-interest, collectively guide the market to optimal equilibrium.

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.

Elattuvalapil Sreedharan is an Indian civil engineer and popularly known as the "Metro Man". Sreedharan has accepted the offer. He was given the nickname of Metro Man by the Indian media for his grand success in executing the completion of the Delhi Metro on time and with stipulated budget.

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Elattuvalapil Sreedharan is an Indian civil engineer and popularly known as the "Metro Man". Sreedharan has accepted the offer. He was given the nickname of Metro Man by the Indian media for his grand success in executing the completion of the Delhi Metro on time and with stipulated budget.

Ankia Nat is a traditional form of one-act play from Assam, India, developed by the saint-scholar Srimanta Sankaradeva. These plays are primarily religious, depicting episodes from Hindu scriptures, particularly the life of Krishna. They are performed in Brajavali, a unique literary language, and feature a Sutradhara (narrator) who guides the story. Ankia Nats incorporate elements of music, dance (often Sattriya), and elaborate costumes and masks. They played a crucial role in disseminating Neo-Vaishnavite teachings and remain an important part of Assamese cultural heritage.

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Ankia Nat is a traditional form of one-act play from Assam, India, developed by the saint-scholar Srimanta Sankaradeva. These plays are primarily religious, depicting episodes from Hindu scriptures, particularly the life of Krishna. They are performed in Brajavali, a unique literary language, and feature a Sutradhara (narrator) who guides the story. Ankia Nats incorporate elements of music, dance (often Sattriya), and elaborate costumes and masks. They played a crucial role in disseminating Neo-Vaishnavite teachings and remain an important part of Assamese cultural heritage.

Substitute Word: Extravagant Synonyms: wasteful, spendthrift.

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Substitute Word: Extravagant Synonyms: wasteful, spendthrift.

The Battle of Ghiladhari was fought on March 27, 1817 between the Burmese forces and the Assamese army. The Burmese forces were led by General Bhamo and the Assamese forces were led by Daman Gogoi, Hau Bora, and Jama Khan. The Burmese forces defeated the Assamese army, and the Assamese army surrendered within a week.

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The Battle of Ghiladhari was fought on March 27, 1817 between the Burmese forces and the Assamese army. The Burmese forces were led by General Bhamo and the Assamese forces were led by Daman Gogoi, Hau Bora, and Jama Khan. The Burmese forces defeated the Assamese army, and the Assamese army surrendered within a week.

Ahom king Rudra Singha (1696–1714) built the Joysagar Tank in 1697 in Sibsagar, Assam, India in memory of his mother, Joymoti Konwari. The tank is believed to be India's largest man-made lake, covering 318 acres (1.29 km2) of land, with 155 acres (0.63 km2) of fresh water. The water level is 14 feet higher than ground level.

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Ahom king Rudra Singha (1696–1714) built the Joysagar Tank in 1697 in Sibsagar, Assam, India in memory of his mother, Joymoti Konwari. The tank is believed to be India's largest man-made lake, covering 318 acres (1.29 km2) of land, with 155 acres (0.63 km2) of fresh water. The water level is 14 feet higher than ground level.

The Dadasaheb Phalke Award was first given out in 1969. The first person to receive it was actress Devika Rani. She was honored for her great contributions to Indian cinema at the 17th National Film Awards.

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The Dadasaheb Phalke Award was first given out in 1969. The first person to receive it was actress Devika Rani. She was honored for her great contributions to Indian cinema at the 17th National Film Awards.

The part of the Brahmaputra River that flows through Bangladesh after crossing Assam is known as the Jamuna River.

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The part of the Brahmaputra River that flows through Bangladesh after crossing Assam is known as the Jamuna River.

Venice

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Venice

The building was designed by the British architects Sir Edwin Lutyens and Sir Herbert Baker in 1912–1913. The structure was built over a period of six years, starting in 1921 and culminating in 1927.

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The building was designed by the British architects Sir Edwin Lutyens and Sir Herbert Baker in 1912–1913. The structure was built over a period of six years, starting in 1921 and culminating in 1927.