On this day, 10 years ago, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam was scheduled to deliver a lecture at the Indian Institute of Management, Shillong. The lecture, on “Creating a Livable Planet Earth,” was cut short when he collapsed.
Known as ‘India’s Missile Man’ and later the ‘People’s President’, Dr Kalam dedicated his life to igniting young minds and considered teaching a “noble profession”. He made significant contributions to India’s defence capabilities and was a key figure in the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
Dr Kalam was also instrumental in the development of India’s first satellite launch vehicle (SLV), and the development of missiles Agni and Prithvi, among others. He was also a chief coordinator for the “Operation Shakti” nuclear tests in 1998.
On his 10th death anniversary, find out how much you know about Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, by taking this edition of ThePrint Quiz.
(Quiz compiled by Saksham Thakur)