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First in the World
Facts on the First ones in the World are not just interesting but also are commonly asked in the GK section of exams. Students should know the important ones so that they maximize their chances of scoring in GK. Read our list of First of the world to know all about who tops where.
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The list of First in the World:
| Sr.No. |
First |
Person/ Country | Year/ Date |
| 1. | To reach Mount Everest | Edmund Hillary, Sherpa Tenzing | May 29, 1953 |
| 2. | Who reach the North Pole | Robert Peary | April 6, 1909 |
| 3. | To reach the South Pole | Roald Amundsen's | December 14, 1911 |
| 4. | The religion of the world | Hinduism | 5500 BCE but certainly by c. 2300 BCE |
| 5. | Country to print book | China | Between 618 and 907 AD |
| 6. | A Country to issue paper currency | China | 806 AD |
| 7. | Country to commence competitive examination in civil services | China | Between 7th to 10th century |
| 8. | President of U.S.A | George Washington | April 30, 1789 |
| 9. | Prime Minister of Britain | Robert Walpole | 1721 |
| 10. | Governor-General of the United Nations | Trygve Lie (Norway) | 2 February 1946 |
| 11. | Country to win Football World Cup | Uruguay | July 30, 1930 |
| 12. | A Country to Prepare Constitution | U.S.A. | June 21, 1788 |
The first to climb Mount Everest is Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing
George Washington was the first President of the USA Align
Atomic bombings on Hiroshima
Orville Wright made the first flight; Wilbur and Orville
| Sr.No. |
First |
Person/ Country | Year/ Date |
| 13. | Governor-General of Pakistan | Mohammed Ali Jinnah | August 14, 1947 |
| 14. | Country to host NAM summit | Belgrade (Yugoslavia) | September 1-6, 1961 |
| 15. | European to attack India | Alexander The Great | 326 BC |
| 16. | A European to reach China | Marco Pole | 1275 |
| 17. | European to fly an airplane | Wright Brothers | December 17, 1903 |
| 18. | Person to sail around the world | Magellan | 1519 |
| 19. | Country to send a man to the moon | U.S.A. | July 20, 1969 |
| 20. | A Country to launch an artificial satellite in space | Russia | October 4, 1957 |
| 21. | Country to host the Modern Olympics | Greece | 1896 |
| 22. | City in which atomic bomb was dropped | Hiroshima (Japan) | August 6, 1945 |
| 23. | Person to land on the moon | Neil Armstong, followed by Edwin E. Aldrin | 1969 |
| 24. | Shuttle to go to space | Columbia | January 16, 2003 |
| 25. | Spacecraft to reach Mars | Viking-1 | June 19, 1976 |
The first female President of the UN General
Assembly was Vijay Lakshmi Pandit (India)
The first man to fly into space Yuri Gagarin
| Sr.No. |
First |
Person/ Country | Year/ Date |
| 26. | Woman Prime Minister of England | Margaret Thatcher | 4 May 1979 |
| 27. | Muslim Prime Minister of a country | Benazir Bhutto (Pakistan) | 2 December 1988 |
| 28. | Woman to climb Mount Everest | Mrs. Junko-Tabei (Japan) | 16 May 1975 |
| 29. | A Woman cosmonaut of the world | Valentina Tereshkova (Russia) | June 16, 1963 |
| 30. | Women Prime Minister of a country | Mrs. S. Banda Maike (Sri Lanka) | 1960 |
| 31. | A Women President of the UN General Assembly | Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit | 15 September 1953 (62nd Session) |
| 32. | Man to fly into space | Yuri Gagarin (Russia) | April 12, 1961, |
| 33. | Batsman to score three test centuries in three successive tests on debut | Mohd. Azharuddin | 1984–85 series |
| 34. | Man to have climbed Mount Everest twice | Nawang Gombu | 1965 |
| 35. | U.S President to resign Presidency | Richard Nixon | 9 August 1974 |
| 36. | Country to issue stamps | Britain | 6 May 1840 |
| 37. | Climate-neutral country | Maldives | 2020 |
The first satellite in space Sputnik
| Sr.No. |
First |
Person/ Country | Year/ Date |
| 38. | Country to introduce internet voting | Estonia | 2001 |
| 39. | A Country to ban plastic Bags | Bangladesh | 2002 |
| 40. | Country to deploy 4G in Asia | India | 10 April 2012 |
| 41. | A Country to ban human cloning | Britain | 2001 |
| 42. | Humans to walk in space | Alexei Leonov | 1965 |
| 43. | Atom Bomb | Little Boy (dropped over Hiroshima) | 1945 |
| 44. | Manned space vehicle | Vostok 1, USSR | 1961 |
| 45. | Person to cross Antarctic Circle | James Cook | 1773 |
| 46. | Woman to set foot on North Pole | Ann Bancroft (USA) | 1986 |
| 47. | Blind man to scale Mt. Everest | Erik Weihenmayer, USA | May 25, 2001 |
| 48. | Residents of the International Space station | Bill Shepherd (USA), Yuri Gidzanko and Sergei Krikalev (Russia) | 2 November 2000 |
| 49. | Women to fly solo around the world | Jerrie Fredritz Mock | 1964 |
| 50. | Olympic Gold Medalist woman | Charlotte Cooper, UK, Tennis singles | 1900 |
| 51. | Woman to win a Grand Slam | Maureen Catherine | 1953 |
| 52. | A Woman to Command a Space Mission Colonel | Eileen Collins (U.S.A.) | July 23, 1999 |
| 53. | Woman President of a country | Maria Estela Peron | 1974 |
| 54. | Satellite in space | Sputnik I | October 4, 1957 |
That’s all! I hope you found this article on the List of First of the World helpful.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why are “First in the World” facts important for competitive exams like CMAT?
“First in the World” facts are commonly asked in the General Knowledge (GK) section of exams like CMAT, XAT, SSC, and UPSC. They are direct, factual, and scoring, helping students gain quick marks with minimal time.
2. What type of questions are asked from this topic?
Questions are usually one-liners or MCQs, such as:
- Who was the first person to climb Mount Everest?
- Which country issued the first paper currency?
- Who was the first man to walk on the moon?
3. How can I easily remember “First in the World” facts?
You can use these techniques:
- Create short notes or flashcards
- Group facts by category (sports, space, politics)
- Use mnemonics and visual memory tricks
- Revise regularly through quizzes
4. Which are the most important “First in the World” facts to focus on?
Focus on frequently asked areas:
- Space (first man in space, moon landing)
- Geography (Everest, poles)
- Politics (first presidents, PMs)
- Science & Technology (internet, satellite)
- Women achievers
5. How often should I revise GK topics like this?
You should revise at least 2–3 times a week. Regular revision ensures better retention, especially since GK is memory-based.
6. Are these facts enough for CMAT GK preparation?
No, this is just one part of GK. You should also prepare:
- Current affairs (last 6–12 months)
- Static GK (history, geography, economy)
- Business and economy news
7. Can questions be asked in a twisted format?
Yes, sometimes questions are framed in a tricky or indirect way, such as:
- Matching pairs
- Assertion-reasoning
- Chronological order
So understanding context is important, not just memorizing.
8. What is the best source to prepare “First in the World” GK?
Best resources include:
- Standard GK books
- Previous year question papers
- Online quizzes and mock tests
- Monthly current affairs magazines
9. How many questions can be expected from this topic in exams?
Usually, 1–3 questions may appear, but since they are easy, they can boost your overall score quickly.
10. Is it necessary to learn exact dates as well?
Not always. Focus more on:
- Person/achievement
- Country/event
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