CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Award, named after the 11th President of India and aerospace scientist A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, is awarded by the Government of Tamil Nadu in recognition of contributions on scientific development, humanities and students’ welfare.

Detailed explanation-2: -Kalam has received the coveted civilian awards Padma Bhushan (1981) and Padma Vibhushan (1990), and the highest civilian honor Bharat Ratna (1997).

Detailed explanation-3: -Abdul Kalam Seva Puraskar: Ravi Kumar Sagar, one of the youngest founders and CEO of RK’S INNO group was conferred with the most prestigious Dr. Abdul Kalam Seva Puraskar. The award was presented to him for his persistent service to society and is one of the youngest entrepreneurs in India.

Detailed explanation-4: -Kalam received 7 honorary doctorates from 40 universities. The Government of India honoured him with the Padma Bhushan in 1981 and the Padma Vibhushan in 1990 for his work with ISRO and DRDO and his role as a scientific advisor to the Government.

Detailed explanation-5: -Former President of India, APJ Abdul Kalam was awarded India’s highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna in 1997, almost five years before he became the President on July 25, 2002.