Write a biographical sketch of 'APJ Abdul Kalam' using the following hints. Birth : On 15 October 1931 State :Tamil Nadu, Rameshwaram : Muslim : Jainulabdeen, a boat owner : Ashiamma, a home maker Religion Father Mother Schooling Higher studies Rameshwaram Elementary School : Graduation in Physics from ST. Joseph's college, Tiruchirapalli, affiliated to the University of Madras Joined Madras Institute of Technology for acrospace engineering, : Developing the projects on SLV - II and Polar SLV from 1970s to 1990s & directed project valiant and project Devil that aimed at developing ballistic missiles using the technology of the SLV programme that was a success. Contributions [ Turn Over SET -I 8 Honours and Awards: Dr. Kalam's 79th birthday as "World student's Day" by the United Nations. The Padma Bhushan in 1981, and in 1990 the Padma Vibhushan & the Bharat Ratna in 1997. The 11th President of India from the period 2002 to 2007.
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A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, in full Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam, (born October 15, 1931, Rameswaram, India—died July 27, 2015, Shillong), 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.
BORN
October 15, 1931
Rameswaram, India
DIED
July 27, 2015 (aged 83)
Shillong, India
TITLE / OFFICE
President, India (2002-2007)
POLITICAL AFFILIATION
National Democratic Alliance
Kalam earned a degree in aeronautical engineering from the Madras Institute of Technology and in 1958 joined the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). In 1969 he moved to the Indian Space Research Organisation, where he was project director of the SLV-III, the first satellite launch vehicle that was both designed and produced in India. Rejoining DRDO in 1982, Kalam planned the program that produced a number of successful missiles, which helped earn him the nickname “Missile Man.” Among those successes was Agni, India’s first intermediate-range ballistic missile, which incorporated aspects of the SLV-III and was launched in 1989.
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Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was India's 11th President (2002-2007). He was born-15 October 1931, Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu and was also known as the 'missile man of India'. He completed his Education-aeronautical engineering, 1958, at Madras Institute of Technology and started his career - Indian Space Research Organization, 1962. He also had 'Agni' and 'Prithvi' Missiles as his main achievements. He was so the Principal Scientific Advisor to Govt of India, 1990-2001. He was also the author of one of the most prolific author-bestsellers, Wings of Fire, his autobiography. He was also honoured with Padma Bhushan, 1981; Padma Vibhushan, 1990; and Bharat Ratna, 1997. He was a very personal-disciplined, hardworking vegetarian.
He passed away in Shillong, Meghalaya