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A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam was an aerospace scientist and President of India remembered for technology leadership, public service and engagement with young people.
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- Worked on Indian aerospace and defence programmes
- Served as the eleventh President of India
- Widely associated with science education and youth inspiration
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India
India, also known as Bharat, is a diverse constitutional republic with a civilisational heritage extending across millennia and a modern democratic, scientific and cultural presence of global significance.
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- [1] Defence Research and Development Organisation — Defence Research and Development Organisation, Ministry of Defence, Government of India Government Institution Portal View source
Last verified: 25/10/2026