The Knowledge Society

                                                                       by A.P.J.Abdul Kalam

 Short Answer Questions:

1)      What are the various resources of knowledge that Abdul Kalam points out?

A:- Kalam points out various resources of knowledge in this lesson. He points out that knowledge is acquired through education, information, intelligence and experience. It is available in academic institutions, at work places etc. Kalam says that knowledge, though closely linked to education, comes equally from learning skills like artists, philosophers, saints etc. It also available through our heritage, epics and traditions and is available in the oceans, bioreserves, deserts and in every state in our country.

2)      How has the world changed during the last century?

A:- Kalam mentions that during the 20^th century, the world has changed from being an agricultural society in which manual labor was the critical factor, to an industrial society, where the management of technology, capital and labor provide the competitive advantage.

3)  How can one judge whether a nation qualifies to be a knowledge society?

A:- Whether a nation qualifies as a knowledge society is judged by how effectively it deals with knowledge creation and knowledge deployment/usage.

4)      What does societal transformation result in?

A:- When a country is able to bring societal transformation in respect of education, health care ,agriculture and governance it will lead to employment generation, high productivity and rural prosperity.

5)      What are the areas which can help us change into a knowledge society?

A:- The TIFAC(Technology Information Forecasting Assessment Council) test team has identified certain core areas that will lead our march towards becoming a knowledge society. These areas are: information technology, biotechnology, space technology, weather forecasting, disaster management, telemedicine and tele-education, technologies utilizing knowledge, serving sector and infotainment that is the convergence of information and entertainment.

6)      What should be done in order to generate wealth?

A:- In order to generate wealth, which is the second component for establishing a knowledge society, citizen-centric approach is essential for shaping of  business policy, user-driven technology generation and intensified industry-lab-academia linkages have also to be established.

7)What according to Abdul Kalam is the third objective which needs to be realized in order to become a super power?

A:- In order to become a super power, the third objective, according to Abdul Kalam is Knowledge protection which entails/involves a tremendous responsibility. Kalam opines that it is important to protect our communication network and information  generators from electronic attacks through surveillance and careful observation.

 

 

 

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