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India facts 13 12 (July 25, 2017) as Science 11 APJ Abdul Kalam Pranab th (July 25, 1997- July 25, 2002) (July 25, 2002- July 25, 2007) (July 25, 2007- July 25, 2012) (July 25, 2012- July 25, 2017) Kocheril Raman Narayanan when the post is vacant (such as for death, injury, merce, National Resources and Separate Revenue. merce, National Resources and Separate The first Dalit President, KR Narayanan was an edu- The first Dalit President, KR Narayanan be elected cationist. He was also the first President to for from Kerela. KR Narayanan served as chancellor Chancellor of Vice- many universities, including He was also ’s Jawahar Lal Nehru University. China and United Turkey, Thailand, ambassador to America. States of Pakir Jainulabdeen Avul The ‘Missile Man of India,’ Abdul Kalam was APJ Abdul Kalam, better known as an . Being a scientist and the 11th prestigious he worked with country’s administrator, such as Indian Space Research Organi- organisations sation (ISRO) and Defence Research and Develop- (DRDO) as an aerospace engineer, ment Organisation He was the third Indian Pres- prior to his presidency. ident to receive and the first bachelor to The United Nations reside in the Rashtrapati Bhawan. Student’s birthday as ‘World Kalam’s recognized Dr. in 2015. Day’ The first woman President, Pratibha Patil held the po- sition of Governor of from 2004 to 2007. She served in both the houses of Indian Parliament, from Amravati constituency. From Defence Minister to Union Finance Minister to President, Pranab Mukherjee has an illustrious polit- ical career to his credit. Often described as ‘man for he was also the leader of all seasons,’ from 1980 to 1985. Ram Nath Kovind, the 14th and the recently elected President of India served as the 35th Governor of The Bihar from 2015 to 2017, prior to his presidency. he was a second Dalit leader to be elected to office, lawyer for 16 years and practiced in High Court and Supreme Court of India until 1993. Between 1977-78, Kovind also served as the personal assistant of , . He has also served on the Board of Management of Dr BR Lucknow and as on the Board Ambedkar University, of Governors of IIMs Calcutta. An acting president is a person *Acting President: who temporarily fills the role of a president when the substantive president country’s is unavailable (such as by illness or a vacation) or resignation, dismissal). 10 11 12 13 14 10 th 9 President of India. th 8 Day, because back in 2006 APJ Abdul Kalam, Abdul APJ 2006 back in because Day, man of the Missile President and ex Indian the country. India visited Switzerland celebrates May 26 May celebrates Switzerland Public Works, Industry and Com- Works, Public the portfolios of Education, Law, Giani Bhopal, a cabinet minister holding career such as the Chief Minister of He held many pivotal positions in his the chair of the 9 (July 25, 1992- July 25, 1997) Shankar vice-president of India before taking Shankar Dayal Sharma served as the 8 (July 25, 1982- July 25, 1987) (July 25, 1987- July 25, 1992) (July 25, 1977- July 25, 1982) Varahagiri Venkata Giri Venkata Varahagiri Ramaswamy Venkatraman 9 7 ( August 24, 1969- August 24, 1974) August 24, 1969- ( (August 24, 1974- February 11, 1977) (August 24, 1974- February 11, * Basappa Danappa Jatti (Feb 11, 1977- July 25, 1977) the office of the President of India, unopposed. the office Home Minister. His knowledge for Sikh doctrines Home Minister. twice. Reddy is the only person to be elected to take the President’s oath. He also served as the take the President’s and philosophies from the holy book of Sikhs, Giani Zail Singh was the only Sikh politician to Guru Granth Sahib earned him the title of ‘Giani’.

7 8 gle, ‘Soviet Land Prize’ from Russian govt. gle, ‘Soviet Land Prize’ The 8th President of India R Venkatraman, was an Venkatraman, The 8th President of India R Parta’ for his contributions in India’s freedom strug- in India’s for his contributions Parta’ Indian lawyer, politician and a freedom fighter too. Indian lawyer, He was a part of the Quit India Movement. He has several accolades to his credit, prime being ‘Tamra speaker of . He held both the positions 5 6 4 The fifth President of India, Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Ali The fifth President of India, Fakhruddin served as a cabinet minister before being elected as the President. He became the second Indian President after Zakir Husain. He also served as to die in office in 1975-1977. the President during Basappa Danappa Jatti, the fifth vice-president of Acting President of India India was sworn in as the Ali after the sudden death of President Fakhruddin Chairman of Ahmed. He also served as the ex-officio Rajya Sabha. The youngest President of India, Neelam Sanjiva Andhra Pradesh and Reddy served as the CM of A Bharat Ratna awardee, VV Giri is the only person VV Bharat Ratna awardee, A Acting President as well as to have served both as an He also served as the In- the President of the country. dian Minister of Labour and High Commissioner to Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Excellent Order of the British Empire. President 6 1969) 5 received the Most first Muslim CJI, he the India (CJI). The the India (CJI). the , while serving as Giri as the President of * (July 20, 1969- August 24, until the election of VV until the election of as the Acting President as the Md Hidayatullah served Zakir Husain Zakir presidential elections. 4 *VV Giri (May 3 - July 20, 1969) Acting President to take part in the (May 13, 1967- May 3, 1969) (May 13, 1962- May 13, 1967) (January 26, 1950- May 12, 1962) year 1967. He resigned from his post of elected as the Vice President of India in the President of Vice elected as the President Zakir Husain in office. Before President Zakir Husain in office. Acting President, he was serving as the Acting President, following the death of Varahgiri Venkata Giri was appointed as the Venkata Varahgiri Meet the 14 Meet the The first Muslim President, Zakir Husain was the Vice The first Muslim President, Zakir Husain was the Conferred Aligarh Muslim University. Chancellor of Vibhushana with prestigious honours like the Padma and Bharat Ratna, he was the shortest-serving Presi- dent. Husain was the first President to do die in office. A Bharat Ratna awardee, S Radhakrishnan was a A before he served prominent philosopher and a writer, as the second President of independent India. He held many important positions in his career such as the Andhra University and Banaras Chancellor of Vice The first south Indian president was Hindu University. Angels Army of also made the Knight of the Golden VI. by Pope Paul The first President of India, Dr Rajendra Prasad is a The first President of India, Dr Rajendra a He was not just well known name in Indian history. also a great freedom fighter and but political leader, struggle. played a pivotal role in the Indian freedom he is the only President to have Hailing from Bihar, for two terms, and remained in office served office for 12 long years. 3 2 1 3 , GT MONDAY, JULY 31, 2017 JULY MONDAY, | 2

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2 Hello Mr Hello them all. Network R India. The President, also India. The President, known as Rashtrapati, is a Sanskrit neologism that of the translates into ‘Lord The , realm’. first citizen of India and the of Commander-in-chief is Armed Forces, the Indian a pivotal position in Indian politics. Since, the of the post in introduction 1950, India has seen 13 Presidents.