Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit became India’s first woman Ambassador to the United Nations in 1946, playing a crucial role in India’s diplomatic efforts and advocating for global peace and equality.
Tiwari Academy Discussion Latest Questions
Nirja Bhanot was the first woman to receive the Ashoka Chakra, India’s highest peacetime gallantry award, posthumously in 1987, for her bravery and sacrifice during the hijacking of Pan Am Flight 73.
Anna Chandy became India’s first woman Sessions Judge in 1937, breaking gender barriers in the judiciary and paving the way for greater women’s participation in the legal profession.
Justice Leila Seth became India’s first woman Chief Justice of a High Court in 1991, leading the Himachal Pradesh High Court and breaking gender barriers in the judiciary.
Justice Fathima Beevi became India’s first female Supreme Court judge in 1989, breaking gender barriers in the judiciary and contributing to the advancement of women in the legal profession.
Annie Besant became India’s first female Congress President in 1917, leading the Indian National Congress and contributing to the Indian independence movement.
Rajkumari Amrit Kaur became India’s first female Union Minister in 1947, serving as the Minister of Health in Jawaharlal Nehru’s cabinet and pioneering women’s representation in Indian governance.
Sucheta Kripalani became India’s first female Chief Minister in 1963, leading Uttar Pradesh and breaking gender barriers in Indian politics.
Kiran Bedi became India’s first female Indian Police Service (IPS) officer in 1972, breaking barriers and paving the way for women in law enforcement.
Anna Rajam Malhotra became India’s first female Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer in 1951, paving the way for women in civil services.