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Why is APJ Abdul Kalam famous?
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam is a famous name in the whole world. He is counted among the greatest scientists of the 21st century. Even more, he becomes the 11th president of India and served his country. He was the most valued person of the country as his contribution as a scientist and as a president is beyond compare.
What is the full name of Abdul Kalam?
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam (/ ˈæbdəl kəˈlɑːm / (listen); 15 October 1931 – 27 July 2015) was an Indian aerospace scientist who served as the 11th president of India from 2002 to 2007.
What happened to Abdul Kalam?
^ ”Abdul Kalam, former president of India, passes away at 84”. The Indian Express. 27 July 2015. Archived from the original on 28 July 2015. Retrieved 27 July 2015. ^ a b ”End of an era: ’Missile man’ APJ Abdul Kalam passes away after cardiac arrest”. Firstpost. 28 July 2015. Archived from the original on 28 July 2015. Retrieved 28 July 2015.
Did APJ Abdul Kalam accept gifts from Akilesh Yadav?
Retrieved 23 February 2020. Kalam never accepted gifts when he attended functions and when Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akilesh Yadav offered the perfumes, he accepted saying his brother was fond of perfumes and he would gift the box on his 100th birthday. Kalam paid a token sum before accepting the gift from Mr. Yadav
When did APJ Abdul Kalam get the Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan?
Dr Kalam was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1981 and the Padma Vibhushan in 1990 by the Government of India. These are the third highest and the second highest civilian awards in India respectively.
Who nominated APJ Abdul Kalam for president of India in 2002?
On 10 June 2002, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) which was in power at the time, expressed that they would nominate Kalam for the post of President, and both the Samajwadi Party and the Nationalist Congress Party backed his candidacy.