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  Essay on APJ Abdul Kalam Introduction: APJ Abdul Kalam was a renowned scientist who became India’s 11th President from the year 2002 to 2007. His full name was Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam. He worked as a scientist and science administrator at the Defence Research and the Development Organization (DRDO) and Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) for more than 40 years. APJ Abdul Kalam was also associated with the civilian space programme as well as the military missile development efforts in India. He was known as the “Missile man of India” owing to his participation on development of ballistic missile and launching of vehicle technology. Early Life of APJ Abdul Kalam: APJ Abdul Kalam was born on 15.10.1931 in a Tamil Muslim family of Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu. The name of his mother was Ashiamma and the name of his father was Jainulabdeen. His mother was a housewife whereas his father was a local mosque’s imam. APJ Abdul Kalam has one elder sister and 4 elder brothers. Si...

  Essay on Illiteracy in India Introduction: Illiteracy in India has always been one of the major concerns for socio-economic reforms in the country. In fact, India is a country with one of the most illiterate populations in the world. In order to make India compete with the global population, it is necessary to focus on the reduction of the rate of illiteracy in India. Definition: The ability to read and write is what defines a literate person and explains what literacy is all about. A person who is unable to read and write is called an illiterate person. Causes of Illiteracy in India: India is a country where more than half of the population is engaged in agriculture leading to illiteracy in India. In fact, the percentage of this population was 75% of the overall population until the last decade. However, with the increase in urbanisation and acceptance of modern techniques and occupations, there has been a shift with people opting for other occupations as well other than agricul...

  Essay on Narendra Modi Introduction (Who is Narendra Modi, Family Background): Narendra Modi is the 15th Prime Minister of India. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party and also has an association with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. Narendra Modi became the Prime Minister of India in the year 2014. Talking about his personal life, Narendra Modi was born on 17th September 1950 in the town of Vadnagar, Gujarat. Narendra Modi’s father was Damodardas Mulchand Modi. His mother’s name is Heeraben Modi. Narendra Modi’s family belonged to a moderate financial background. His father managed a small tea stall and took care of the family. During his childhood phase, Narendra Modi also helped his father in running the tea shop. Later, he opened a separate shop with the help of his brother. In his growing years that is at the age of 13 Narendra Modi got engaged with Jashodaben Chimanlal and was married at 17 years of age. But the marriage didn’t last long as Narendra Modi chose to wal...