Who was the first Indian to become a Nobel Laureate? [#961]

Rabindranath Tagore was the first Indian citizen to receive a Nobel Prize in 1913. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for his work Geetanjali. Tagore was also a poet, dramatist, and novelist, and is known as the author of India's national anthem. He also composed the national anthems for Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.

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Rabindranath Tagore was the first Indian citizen to receive a Nobel Prize in 1913. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for his work Geetanjali. Tagore was also a poet, dramatist, and novelist, and is known as the author of India's national anthem. He also composed the national anthems for Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.

Red was a very common color used in Harappan pottery. The Harappans were skilled potters who often used red clay to create their vessels. This red clay, when fired, would produce a vibrant and durable pottery.

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Red was a very common color used in Harappan pottery. The Harappans were skilled potters who often used red clay to create their vessels. This red clay, when fired, would produce a vibrant and durable pottery.

Ayurveda, an ancient Indian medical text, is considered the "Science of Life," offering insights into traditional Indian medicine and wellness.

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Ayurveda, an ancient Indian medical text, is considered the "Science of Life," offering insights into traditional Indian medicine and wellness.

Aryabhatta

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Aryabhatta

James Prinsep

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James Prinsep

The Blue Revolution refers to the significant growth and development of India's fisheries sector, particularly in the 1990s and 2000s, which led to increased fish production and exports.

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The Blue Revolution refers to the significant growth and development of India's fisheries sector, particularly in the 1990s and 2000s, which led to increased fish production and exports.

Marie Salomea Skłodowska–Curie
She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, the first person to win a Nobel Prize twice, and the only person to win a Nobel Prize in two scientific fields. Marie won her 1st Nobel Prize in 1903 in Physics with her husband for their pioneering work developing the theory of "radioactivity" - a term she coined. Marie won her 2nd Nobel Prize in 1911 in Chemistry for her discovery of the elements polonium and radium, using techniques she invented for isolating radioactive isotopes.

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Marie Salomea Skłodowska–Curie
She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, the first person to win a Nobel Prize twice, and the only person to win a Nobel Prize in two scientific fields. Marie won her 1st Nobel Prize in 1903 in Physics with her husband for their pioneering work developing the theory of "radioactivity" - a term she coined. Marie won her 2nd Nobel Prize in 1911 in Chemistry for her discovery of the elements polonium and radium, using techniques she invented for isolating radioactive isotopes.

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.

The Bodo language is primarily written using the Devanagari script, which is also used for Hindi and many other Indian languages.

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The Bodo language is primarily written using the Devanagari script, which is also used for Hindi and many other Indian languages.

The Antarctic Ocean, also known as the Southern Ocean, is an extension of the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans. It surrounds the continent of Antarctica.

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The Antarctic Ocean, also known as the Southern Ocean, is an extension of the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans. It surrounds the continent of Antarctica.

Goecha La pass is located in the Gyalshing district of Sikkim, India, at an altitude of 16,207 ft (4,940 m) in the Himalayan range. The pass is close to the Nepal border and offers views of the southeast face of Kanchenjunga, the world's third highest mountain. It's also a base camp for people who want to climb the mountain.

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Goecha La pass is located in the Gyalshing district of Sikkim, India, at an altitude of 16,207 ft (4,940 m) in the Himalayan range. The pass is close to the Nepal border and offers views of the southeast face of Kanchenjunga, the world's third highest mountain. It's also a base camp for people who want to climb the mountain.