Context:
Madame Bhikaji Cama was remembered on her death anniversary.
Madame Bhikaji Cama:
- A noted Indian independence activist.
- Born on – September 24, 1861 in Bombay, British India
- Actively participated in the Indian freedom movement and advocated for Swaraj (self-rule).
- In 1907, she made history by being the 1st person to hoist the Indian flag in Germany, which was designed by Cama and Vinayak Damodar Savarkar.
- Established Paris Indian Society with co-founders Munchershah Burjorji Godrej and S.R. Rana.
- It was established as a branch of Indian Home Rule Society, founded by noted Indian revolutionary Shyamji Krishna Varma.
- Literary works – ‘Bande Mataram’ and ‘Madan’s Talwar.’
- ‘Madan’s Talwar’ was named after Indian revolutionary independence activist Madan Lal Dhingra, who had assassinated Curzon Wyllie.
- Death – August 13, 1936
- A commemorative stamp was issued in her honour by the Indian Posts and Telegraphs Department on the 11th Republic Day of India in 1962.
- The Indian Coast guards commissioned ICGS Bikhaiji Cama, a Priyadarshini-class fast patrol vessel, in 1997 to commemorate her selfless service.
Source: Cultural India
Previous Year Question
Consider the following statements:
1. The first woman President of the Indian National Congress was Sarojini Naidu.
2. The first Muslim President of the Indian National Congress was Badruddin Tyabji.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[UPSC Civil Service Exam – 2015 Prelims]
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
Statement 1 is not correct. Annie Besant was the first woman President of Indian National Congress (INC).
