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.

As of July 2024, India boasts 43 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, showcasing its rich cultural and natural heritage.

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As of July 2024, India boasts 43 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, showcasing its rich cultural and natural heritage.

Rash Behari Bose, the revolutionary leader and founder of the Indian Independence League, was born in Subaldaha village, Bardhaman District in West Bengal, on 25 May 1886. He founded the Indian Independence League in 1942 during a conference in Tokyo convened by him.

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Rash Behari Bose, the revolutionary leader and founder of the Indian Independence League, was born in Subaldaha village, Bardhaman District in West Bengal, on 25 May 1886. He founded the Indian Independence League in 1942 during a conference in Tokyo convened by him.

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".

Mission Indradhanush (MI) is a health initiative by the Indian government that focuses on immunization. The program was launched in 2014 by Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda to address low immunization coverage for children. The mission aims to immunize all children under two years old and pregnant women against seven vaccine-preventable diseases, including diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus, polio, tuberculosis, measles, and hepatitis B.

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Mission Indradhanush (MI) is a health initiative by the Indian government that focuses on immunization. The program was launched in 2014 by Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda to address low immunization coverage for children. The mission aims to immunize all children under two years old and pregnant women against seven vaccine-preventable diseases, including diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus, polio, tuberculosis, measles, and hepatitis B.

Lord Mountbatten (1947-48) was the last viceroy of the British Indian Empire and the first Governor-General of independent India.

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Lord Mountbatten (1947-48) was the last viceroy of the British Indian Empire and the first Governor-General of independent India.

Pratima Pandey Barua

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Pratima Pandey Barua

Sankaradeva, the renowned Vaishnava saint, established the first Naamghar at Bordowa in Nagaon district, Assam.

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Sankaradeva, the renowned Vaishnava saint, established the first Naamghar at Bordowa in Nagaon district, Assam.

Ghiyas-ud-din Tughluq or Ghazi Malik was the founder of the Tughluq dynasty.

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Ghiyas-ud-din Tughluq or Ghazi Malik was the founder of the Tughluq dynasty.

Kirtichandra was appointed as the Barbaruah, a high-ranking position in the Ahom administration, during the reign of King Pramatta Singha.

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Kirtichandra was appointed as the Barbaruah, a high-ranking position in the Ahom administration, during the reign of King Pramatta Singha.

The Moamoriyas first established Ramakanta or Ramananda as King.

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The Moamoriyas first established Ramakanta or Ramananda as King.