Table of Contents
Which President was not APJ Abdul Kalam?
Kalam served as the 11th president of India, succeeding K. R. Narayanan.
Who is no Missile Man of India?
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
Abdul Kalam’s birthday 2021: Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, the former President of India was born on October 15, 1931 and passed away on 27 July, 2015. He was an aerospace scientist and also played an instrumental role in the May 1998 Pokhran-II nuclear tests.
What did APJ Abdul Kalam say about India?
“A developed India by 2020 is not a dream. It should not be just a vision in the minds of Indians. It is a mission we can all take up and get success, but it is still a dream for all Indians.” – APJ Abdul Kalam.
Why will Dr Abdul Kalam be remembered as the Missile Man of India?
Responsible for developing Indigenous Guided Missiles at DRDO: The missile man of India, Dr Kalam after having worked for 20 years at ISRO, was appointed as the CEO of Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP). Development and operationalisation of AGNI and PRITHVI missiles were done by him.
How were Kalam’s parents?
His father Jainulabdeen was a boat owner and imam of a local mosque; his mother Ashiamma was a housewife. His father owned a ferry that took Hindu pilgrims back and forth between Rameswaram and the now uninhabited Dhanushkodi. Kalam was the youngest of four brothers and one sister in his family.
When did APJ Abdul Kalam got Bharat Ratna?
1997
Abdul Kalam won many awards, both from the Indian government and from the international community. His most notable awards were the Padma Vibhushan, won in 1990, and the Bharat Ratna, won in 1997, for his contributions to science and engineering and service to the government.
What is the most famous quote by Dr APJ Abdul Kalam?
“Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough.”
Which words complete this famous quote by Dr APJ Abdul Kalam you have to dash before you your can come true?
APJ Abdul Kalam reads, “You have to dream before your dreams can come true”. Remember, everything is possible in life if you want. The only thing which stops you is the fear of failure.
Who invented missile first in India?
Prithvi (missile)
| Prithvi | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Defence Research and Development Organisation |
| Manufacturer | Bharat Dynamics Limited |
| Produced | February 25, 1988 (Prithvi I) January 27, 1996 (Prithvi II) January 23, 2004 (Prithvi III) |
| No. built | 30 (2017 est.) |