The document discusses two topics: the Taj Mahal and the life and contributions of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. It describes the Taj Mahal as India's most recognized monument located in Agra with three entrance gates, built in 1648 as a showpiece of Mughal architecture. It then outlines Dr. Kalam's career path from graduating with degrees in physics and aerospace engineering to guiding missile development programs in India and serving as Principal Scientific Advisor and President of India, making major contributions to India's development and receiving several prestigious civilian awards.
The document discusses two topics: the Taj Mahal and the life and contributions of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. It describes the Taj Mahal as India's most recognized monument located in Agra with three entrance gates, built in 1648 as a showpiece of Mughal architecture. It then outlines Dr. Kalam's career path from graduating with degrees in physics and aerospace engineering to guiding missile development programs in India and serving as Principal Scientific Advisor and President of India, making major contributions to India's development and receiving several prestigious civilian awards.
The document discusses two topics: the Taj Mahal and the life and contributions of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. It describes the Taj Mahal as India's most recognized monument located in Agra with three entrance gates, built in 1648 as a showpiece of Mughal architecture. It then outlines Dr. Kalam's career path from graduating with degrees in physics and aerospace engineering to guiding missile development programs in India and serving as Principal Scientific Advisor and President of India, making major contributions to India's development and receiving several prestigious civilian awards.
• There are three entrance gates to the complex • The Taj Mahal is indie's most recognized monument • THE Taj Mahal is one of the seven Wonders of the World • It was built in 1648 • The Tahj Mahal is a showpiece of Mughal architecture • The colour of the taj marble changes during the day Dr APJ Abdul Kalam’s life and his contribution to India’s development • He was born and raised in Rameswaram • Graduated in physics at the St. Joseph’s college Tiruchirappalli • Graduated in aerospace engineering from Madras Institute of Technology • Dr kalam joined a DE at Bangalore as a senior scientific assistant in 1958 • Launched rohini satellite into orbit in July 1980 • APJ Abdul kalam joined DRDO in 1982h • He guided missile development program IgM DP • Under his leadership India has been able to develop strategic missiles like Agni and Prithvi and tactical missiles like Nag ,Akash and Trishul. • He was the scientific advisor to defense minister and the secretory department of defense research and development from July 1992 to Dec 1999 • He got involved in creation of technology vision 2020 and the India millennium missions IMM 2020 • He served as a principle scientific advisor to the Government of India from Nov 1999 to Nov 2001 • He became the president of India on 25th July 2002 APJ Abdul kalam’s achievement’s • Padma Bhushan award in 1981 • Padma Vibhushan in 1990 • Highest civilian award of India the Bharath Ratna IN 1997 • Indira Gandhi award for national integration 1997