Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, also known as the "Missile Man of India":
Missile development
Kalam was the project leader of the Indian Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV) at ISRO, and played a major role in developing missiles such as the Agni and Prithvi.
President of India
Kalam served as the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007, and was the country's first scientist and non-political president.
Scientific advisor
Kalam served as the Chief Scientific Adviser to the Prime Minister and Secretary of the Defence Research and Development Organisation from 1992 to 1999.
Awards
Kalam received many awards for his contributions, including the Bharat Ratna, India's highest honor, as well as the Padma Bhushan and Padam Vibhushan. He also received honorary doctorates from more than 30 universities worldwide.
Author
Kalam wrote an autobiography, Wings of Fire, which became a bestseller and inspired many people.
Death
Kalam died from a cardiac arrest while delivering a lecture at IIM Shillong on July 27, 2015 at the age of 83
What is Abdul Kalam most famous for?
He thus came to be known as the Missile Man of India for his work on the development of ballistic missile and launch vehicle technology. He also played a pivotal organisational, technical, and political role in India's Pokhran-II nuclear tests in 1998, the first since the original nuclear test by India in 1974.
What is the full story of A.P.J. Abdul Kalam?
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (born October 15, 1931, Rameswaram, India-died July 27, 2015, Shillong) was an Indian scientist and politician who played a leading role in the development of India's missile and nuclear weapons programs. He was president of India from 2002 to 2007.
Why Abdul Kalam is my hero?
His contributions to making India a strong nation are unrivalled. As a physicist, he gave India the ability to launch missiles. Under his capable leadership, lethal Agni, Prithvi, Akash, and Nag missiles were added to the national arsenal. He was a wonderful human being, a dedicated king, and an unrivalled statesman.
What was Dr. Kalam's famous quote?
"If you fail, never give up because FAIL means "First Attempt In Learning". "Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough." "All of us do not have equal talent.
Why do we celebrate APJ Abdul Kalam?
As mentioned earlier, World Students' Day is celebrated on October 15, to honour APJ Abdul Kalam's contributions in various fields, his love for students and to celebrate his life, which still remains an inspiration for everyone, around the world. APJ Abdul Kalam was born on October 15, 1931 in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu.
What is the nickname of Abdul Kalam?
Missile Man of India
The "Missile Man of India" and "People's President of India" are the nicknames of the former President of India and Indian scientist Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. His association with India's Space and Missile Development Program gave him the identity of "Missile Man of India"
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