Who was APJ Abdul Kalam mentor and guide?
Dr. Vikram Sarabhai acted as the mentor and guide of Kalam.
Who is the mentor of APJ Abdul Kalam?
The mentor who changed Dr. Kalam’s life is none other than Rishikesh Swami Sivananda who was born at Pathamadai in Tirunelveli district, but settled in Rishikesh. Kalam was fond of flying high since his childhood and wanted to become a pilot. He took up aeronautical engineering and graduated in 1957.
Which party is Abdul Kalam?
Kalam was elected as the 11th President of India in 2002 with the support of both the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and the then-opposition Indian National Congress.
How is President of India elected?
The President is elected by members of an electoral college consisting of elected members of both Houses of Parliament and Legislative Assemblies of the states in accordance with the system of proportional representation, by means of single transferable vote.
What is the full form of APJ?
Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam
What is the full form of APAC?
Asia Pacific (APAC) or Asia-Pacific (Asia-Pac or AsPac), is a business region consisting of the whole of Asia as well as the countries and landmasses surrounding the Pacific Ocean.
What is the second vision of Dr Abdul Kalam?
MY SECOND VISION for India is DEVELOPMENT. For fifty years we have been a developing nation. It is time we see ourselves as a developed nation. We are among top five nations in the world in terms of GDP.
What is the vision of 2020?
Kalam described the plan as follows: “Transforming the nation into a developed country, five areas in combination have been identified based on India’s core competence, natural resources and talented manpower for integrated action to double the growth rate of GDP and realize the Vision of Developed India”.
Who is awarded with Kalam Prize recently?
Chairman Dr Kailasavadivoo Sivan