World Students’ Day 2023: Every year, World Students’ Day is celebrated on October 15 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, former President of India and a celebrated aerospace scientist. Dr APJ Abdul Kalam was born on October 15, 1931, in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, Dr Abdul Kalam worked as a scientist and administrator at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). He served in India’s civilian space and military missile programmes before acting as the 11th president of India. He is known as the Missile Man of India for his invaluable contributions towards developing India.
World Students’ Day: History
In 2010, World Students’ Day was first observed to honour the world’s greatest teacher’s contribution, Dr Abdul Kalam. The day aims to celebrate Abdul Kalam’s love for his students and acknowledge his efforts towards education and his students.
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Books
- He authored various notable books including Wings of Fire, India 2020, Ignited Minds, Indomitable Spirit and Transcendence: My Spiritual Experiences with Pramukh Swamiji.
World Students’ Day: Inspirational Quotes by Dr APJ Abdul Kalam
One of the very important characteristics of a student is to question. Let the students ask questions.
Dream, dream, dream. Dreams transform into thoughts and thoughts result in action.
If you fail, never give up because F.A.I.L means First Attempt In Learning.
Dream is not the thing that you see in sleep but is that thing that doesn’t let you sleep.
The best brains of the nation may be found on the last benches of the classroom.
Awards received by APJ Kalam:
- Padma Bhushan
- Padma Vibhushan
- Bharat Ratna
- Veer Savarkar Award
- Ramanujan Award.
World Students’ Day 2023: Quotes
- “The object of education is to prepare the young to educate themselves throughout their lives.” – Robert M. Hutchins
- “The greatest sign of success for a teacher is to be able to say, “The children are now working as if I did not exist.” – Maria Montessori
- Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.” – BB King
- “Become a student of change. It is the only thing that will remain constant.” – Al D’Amato
- “The good teacher makes the poor student good and the good student superior.” – Marva Collins
- “Spoon feeding, in the long run, teaches us nothing but the shape of the spoon.” – E. M. Forster
World Students Day 2023: FAQs
Q.1 When International Day of Rural Women is celebrated?
15th October
Q.2 Which organization decided to establish World Students’ Day?
United Nations
Q.3 What is the theme of World Students’ Day 2023?
The World Students’ Day 2023 Theme: ‘Learning for people, planet, prosperity, and peace.
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