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Posted 26 Apr 2024

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  • Recently, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was remembered on his 49th Death Anniversary. 

 

  • About Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
    • He was a distinguished scholar, philosopher, and statesman.

 

  • Key Contributions
    • He served as the Vice President (1952-1962) and President of India (1962-1967)
    • He was elected to the constituent Assembly.
    • Literary works: The Principal Upanishads, The Hindu view of Life, Dhammapada etc. 

 

  • Honour and Awardknighthood (1931) and Bharat Ratna (1954)
    • His birthday (September 5) is celebrated as 'Teacher's Day' for his contributions to education and philosophy.

 

  • Values:  Wisdom, leadership, sympathy etc. 

 

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