Question
Download Solution PDFDr. APJ Abdul Kalam, famous Indian scientist's, autobiography is known as _______.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Wings of Fire.
Key Points
- Wings of Fire: An Autobiography of A P J Abdul Kalam, former President of India.
- It was written by Dr. Abdul Kalam and Arun Tiwari.
- Dr. Kalam examines his early life, effort, hardship, fortitude, luck, and the chance that eventually led him to lead Indian space research, nuclear and missile programs.
- It was originally published in 1999.
- The complete name of A P J Abdul Kalam is Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam.
- He was an Indian aerospace scientist and politician.
- He served as the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007.
- He was also known as the Missile Man of India for his work on the development of ballistic missile and launch vehicle technology.
- He was widely referred to as the "People's President".
-
One Life is Not Enough: An Autobiography by Natwar Singh
Additional Information
-
Waiting for a Visa by B.R. Ambedkar
Brief Intro: Written by B.R. Ambedkar, a prominent Indian jurist, social reformer, and the chief architect of the Indian Constitution, "Waiting for a Visa" is a collection of autobiographical writings. The book provides a glimpse into Ambedkar's early life, his struggles against social discrimination, and his quest for education. It sheds light on the challenges faced by the marginalized communities in India.
-
The Race of My Life: An Autobiography by Milkha Singh
Brief Intro: Authored by Milkha Singh, known as the "Flying Sikh," this autobiography recounts the life of the legendary Indian athlete. Published in 2013, the book narrates Milkha Singh's journey from his childhood in undivided India to becoming one of the country's most celebrated sports figures. It covers his experiences as an athlete, including his participation in the 1960 Rome Olympics, and reflects on his life beyond the track.
Last updated on Jun 30, 2025
-> As per the notice published on 30th June 2025, the Staff Selection Commission has announced an extension for the application form correction window. Candidates can now make the required changes in their applications until 1st July 2025.
-> SSC MTS Notification 2025 has been released by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) on the official website on 26th June, 2025.
-> For SSC MTS Vacancy 2025, a total of 1075 Vacancies have been announced for the post of Havaldar in CBIC and CBN.
-> As per the SSC MTS Notification 2025, the last date to apply online will be 24th July 2025 as per the SSC Exam Calendar 2025-26.
-> The selection of the candidates for the post of SSC MTS is based on Computer Based Examination.
-> Candidates with basic eligibility criteria of the 10th class were eligible to appear for the examination.
-> Candidates must attempt the SSC MTS Mock tests and SSC MTS Previous year papers for preparation.