Dr APJ Abdul Kalam is the undisputed father of India’s missile programme. He was breathed life into ballistic missiles like the Agni and Prithvi. It is too exhausting to track Dr Adbul Kalam’s achievements to date. In the 60s and 70s he was a trail blazer in the space department. In the 80s, he transformed the moribund Defence Research and Development Laboratory in Hyderabad into a highly motivated team.

By the 90s, Kalam emerged as the Czar of Indian Science and technology and was awarded the Bharat Ratna and served as the 11th President of India 2002 to 2007.

The word “Federal” is not used in the preamble of the constitution. But under Article 1, India is declared as a “Union of States”.

1. In the committee meeting of UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) held in November 2010 in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, Kalbelia dance has also been included in the representative list of intangible cultural heritage.

2. Kalbelia folk songs and dances of Rajasthan were recognized as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO.

3. Songs and dances are an expression of the traditional lifestyle of the Kalbelia community.

4. The Kalbelia dance is performed only by the women, while the men play instruments and provide the music.

5. The people of Kalbelia tribe once used to catch snakes professionally.

India has decided to purchase 12 Sukhoi SU-30 MKI fighter aircraft.

1. Reason behind the purchase: To enhance and modernize the strength of the Indian Air Force.

2. Manufacture of aircraft: In India by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).

3. Price: ₹11,000 crore.

4. Use of aircraft: In both air-to-air and air-to-ground attacks.

5. Impact: To enhance India's defence capabilities and strengthen it as a regional power.

1. The country's largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) has launched 'Nation First Transit Card'.

 2. The current chairman of SBI is Dinesh Kumar Khara.

 3. This card allows customers to make digital ticketing payments for things like metro, bus and parking.

1. The book titled 'My Journey: Transforming Dreams into Action' is written by former President of India, Dr. A.P.J. It is the autobiography of Abdul Kalam.

2. This book describes his journey from childhood to becoming the President of India.

3. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Saheb served as the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007.

4. Thus he came to be known as the Missile Man of India for his work on the development of ballistic missiles and launch vehicle technology.

1. The Brahmaputra originates from the Chemayungdung glacier of the Kailash range near Lake Mansarovar under the name of Siang or Dihang.

2. This river flows through Tibet, India and Bangladesh.

3. Its main tributaries are Dibang, Lohit, Siang, Budhi Dihing, Teesta and Dhansari.

4. It enters India west of Sadiya town in Arunachal Pradesh.

5. This river is important for irrigation, hydropower generation, water transportation and fisheries.