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Where did Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam graduate from?
Where did Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam graduate from?
In which organization did Kalam help establish the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre?
In which organization did Kalam help establish the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre?
Which program did Kalam lead at the DRDO?
Which program did Kalam lead at the DRDO?
In how many languages has 'Wings of Fire' been translated and published?
In how many languages has 'Wings of Fire' been translated and published?
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Where was Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam born?
Where was Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam born?
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In which country was 'Wings of Fire' translated into Chinese?
In which country was 'Wings of Fire' translated into Chinese?
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What is the highest civilian award of India received by Kalam?
What is the highest civilian award of India received by Kalam?
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Who was a close friend of Kalam's father and the head priest of the Rameswaram Temple?
Who was a close friend of Kalam's father and the head priest of the Rameswaram Temple?
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Where did Kalam complete his school education in Rameswaram?
Where did Kalam complete his school education in Rameswaram?
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Which college did Kalam join to study for the B.Sc degree course before realizing that physics was not his subject?
Which college did Kalam join to study for the B.Sc degree course before realizing that physics was not his subject?
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Who influenced Kalam in spiritual matters and discussions about God?
Who influenced Kalam in spiritual matters and discussions about God?
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What did the new teacher at Kalam's school ask him to do due to social ranking beliefs?
What did the new teacher at Kalam's school ask him to do due to social ranking beliefs?
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Study Notes
Early Life and Education
- Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam graduated from St. Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli.
- He completed his school education in Rameswaram at the Schwartz Higher Secondary School.
- Before realizing that physics was not his subject, Kalam joined the St. Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli, to study for the B.Sc degree course.
Career
- Kalam helped establish the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
- He led the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program (IGMDP) at the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
Literary Works
- 'Wings of Fire' has been translated and published in 18 languages.
- The book was translated into Chinese in China.
Personal Life and Awards
- Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was born on October 15, 1931, in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India.
- He received the Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award of India.
- A close friend of Kalam's father and the head priest of the Rameswaram Temple was Pakshi Lakshmana Sastry.
- Kalam was influenced by his father, Jainulabdeen, in spiritual matters and discussions about God.
- Due to the social ranking beliefs, the new teacher at Kalam's school asked him to sit in the last row.
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Test your knowledge about the autobiography 'Wings of Fire' which narrates the life and achievements of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the former President of India. Explore questions about his early life, education, and career in space research, nuclear, and missile programs.
