Which option correctly identifies Rajya Sabha’s first woman Deputy Chairperson?

First in India facts are important GK questions asked in SSC CGL, UPSC, Railway, and State PCS exams. They cover the first Prime Minister, first President, first woman IPS officer, first satellite, first Nobel Prize winner, and more. Memorizing these facts helps score marks in the GK section of competitive exams.

Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister of India. He served from August 15, 1947, when India gained independence, until his death on May 27, 1964. He is known for establishing India's democratic institutions, non-aligned foreign policy, and vision for modern India. He is also called the Architect of Modern India.

Indira Gandhi was the first woman Prime Minister of India. She served three terms: 1966 to 1977 and 1980 to 1984. She was the daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru and is known for the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War, nationalization of banks, and the Green Revolution. She was assassinated on October 31, 1984.

Aryabhata was India's first satellite, launched on April 19, 1975, from the Soviet Union's Kapustin Yar rocket launch facility. It was named after the ancient Indian mathematician and astronomer Aryabhata. This launch marked India's entry into the space age and paved the way for ISRO's future achievements.

Rabindranath Tagore was the first Indian to win a Nobel Prize. He won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913 for his collection of poems Gitanjali. He was also the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. He wrote the national anthems of both India (Jana Gana Mana) and Bangladesh (Amar Sonar Bangla).