Greek Mythology and World History

GSAT-1 was indeed launched from Sriharikota (Satish Dhawan Space Centre). Sriharikota is India's primary spaceport located in Andhra Pradesh, and has been the launch site for most Indian satellites including the GSAT series.

Giani Zail Singh (1982-1987) served as Secretary General of the Non-Aligned Movement from 1983-1986 during his presidency. This was a significant period in NAM's history. The other presidents listed did not hold this position.

The German V-2 rocket, developed during World War II, was the first human-made object to reach altitudes above 80 km, crossing the Kármán line (the boundary of space at 100 km) in 1944 test flights. Planes cannot reach such altitudes, and V-3/V-5 rockets did not exist.

In Greek mythology, Zeus is the king of the gods and rules Mount Olympus. He is the god of thunder and sky, and father to many gods and heroes. Poseidon is god of the sea, Hades rules the underworld, and Apollo is god of music and prophecy.

Kosovo declared independence from Serbia in February 2008, following the breakup of Yugoslavia. Kosovo was a province of Serbia and its independence was recognized by many Western countries, though Serbia opposed it. Bulgaria, Croatia, and Macedonia are separate Balkan countries.

Navin Chawla, a former Indian Administrative Service officer, authored the official biography "Mother Teresa" authorized by Mother Teresa herself. Kathryn Spink wrote an acclaimed but unauthorized biography. Eileen Egan was a colleague who wrote about Mother Teresa's work, not an official biography.

Hades is the Greek god of the dead and ruler of the underworld. He is Zeus's brother. Poseidon is god of the sea, Prometheus is a Titan who brought fire to humans, and Apollo is god of music and prophecy.

The Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Award under Stree Shakti Puraskar is given for administrative skills and institutional reforms. It commemorates the 18th-century Holkar queen known for her efficient administration. Other awards in this series recognize courage (Rani Gaidinliu), scientific achievements (Rani Lakshmibai), and sports (Mata Jijabai).

Aphrodite is the Greek goddess of love, beauty, and desire. Born from sea foam, she is one of the twelve Olympians. Athena is goddess of wisdom, Hera is queen of gods, and Persephone is queen of the underworld.

Athena is the Greek goddess of wisdom, courage, inspiration, and strategic warfare. She sprang fully grown from Zeus's head. Hera is goddess of marriage and queen of gods, Nike is goddess of victory, and Helen was a mortal beauty.

Great Britain (United Kingdom) is considered the oldest parliamentary democracy, with Parliament's origins tracing to the 13th century (Model Parliament of 1295) and continuous democratic development since the Glorious Revolution of 1688. The USA (1776) and India (1950) are newer democracies.

Prometheus is the Titan who stole fire from Zeus and gave it to humans, earning eternal punishment. He is known for cunning intelligence (wily = crafty/sly). Tantalus was punished for stealing ambrosia, Pandora opened the box of evils, and Demeter is goddess of harvest.

Joan of Arc (Jeanne d'Arc) was a French heroine who led the French army to several victories during the Hundred Years' War. She earned the nickname 'Maid of Orleans' after helping lift the siege of Orleans in 1429. The other options are incomplete or misspelled versions of her name.

Persephone, daughter of Demeter, was abducted by Hades to become the Queen of the Underworld. She also represents the cycle of seasons and vegetation growth - spring when she returns to the surface, winter when she's in the underworld. Demeter is only the goddess of harvest and fertility, not the underworld.

Abraham Lincoln used this metaphor during the 1864 Civil War election, arguing that changing leaders during a crisis was like 'swapping horses while crossing a river' - dangerous and unwise. The phrase emphasizes stability during difficult times.

Amerigo Vespucci was the Florentine explorer who recognized that the lands discovered by Columbus were a 'New World,' not Asia. The name 'America' was derived from his name by cartographer Martin Waldseemuller in 1507. The other options are misspellings.

Herodotus, a 5th-century BC Greek historian, wrote 'The Histories' - a comprehensive account of the Greco-Persian Wars and his travels. His systematic approach to investigating and recording events earned him the title 'Father of History' from Cicero and later scholars.

Individual Satyagraha (1940-1941) was a limited form of protest chosen by Gandhi during WWII. Vinoba Bhave was first (October 1940), and Jawaharlal Nehru was second, chosen after Vinoba's arrest. Nehru's selection was significant as he represented a younger, more militant approach to independence.

Poseidon is the Greek god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses. As brother of Zeus and Hades, he rules over all waters and is called 'protector of all waters' and 'earth-shaker.' Sailors prayed to him for safe voyages.

Gaia (or Gaea) is the primordial Greek Earth goddess who emerged at the creation of the universe. She mothered the Titans, Cyclopes, and other beings. Hera is the goddess of marriage, while Artemis is the goddess of hunting.