The first captain of the Indian cricket team for One day International was? [#950]

Ajit Wadekar was the first captain of the Indian cricket team for One Day International (ODI) matches, leading the team in 1974. He played in two matches as captain, but India lost both. Wadekar was an aggressive batsman who represented India from 1966 to 1974, and was honored with the Arjuna Award in 1967 and the Padma Shri in 1972.

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Ajit Wadekar was the first captain of the Indian cricket team for One Day International (ODI) matches, leading the team in 1974. He played in two matches as captain, but India lost both. Wadekar was an aggressive batsman who represented India from 1966 to 1974, and was honored with the Arjuna Award in 1967 and the Padma Shri in 1972.

The South Pole

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The South Pole

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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March 1942

Nitipal, also known as Nitai, was the last king of the Chutiya dynasty. He ruled alongside his legendary wife, Queen Sadhani.

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Nitipal, also known as Nitai, was the last king of the Chutiya dynasty. He ruled alongside his legendary wife, Queen Sadhani.

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The first bank in Assam is The Gauhati Bank Ltd, which was incorporated on June 18, 1926.

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The first bank in Assam is The Gauhati Bank Ltd, which was incorporated on June 18, 1926.

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.

Maniram Dewan and Piyali Barua were charged with treason. On 26 February 1858, they were both hanged by the British in public at Jorhat. Their capital punishment shocked the entire Assam valley, which had not witnessed such public executions for a long time.

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Maniram Dewan and Piyali Barua were charged with treason. On 26 February 1858, they were both hanged by the British in public at Jorhat. Their capital punishment shocked the entire Assam valley, which had not witnessed such public executions for a long time.

Alexander the Great invaded India in 327 BC. He crossed the Indus River and advanced towards Taxila. He then challenged King Porus, the ruler of the kingdom between the rivers Jhelum and Chenab.

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Alexander the Great invaded India in 327 BC. He crossed the Indus River and advanced towards Taxila. He then challenged King Porus, the ruler of the kingdom between the rivers Jhelum and Chenab.

DRDL stands for Defence Research & Development Laboratory. It is a prominent laboratory in India, operating under the umbrella of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). DRDL plays a crucial role in India's defense capabilities by focusing on the design, development, and testing of advanced missile systems and related technologies. Its work is vital for strengthening the country's strategic defense infrastructure.

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DRDL stands for Defence Research & Development Laboratory. It is a prominent laboratory in India, operating under the umbrella of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). DRDL plays a crucial role in India's defense capabilities by focusing on the design, development, and testing of advanced missile systems and related technologies. Its work is vital for strengthening the country's strategic defense infrastructure.