National Engineer's Day: 15 September

Current Context: National Engineer’s Day is celebrated on September 15 each year in India to honor the birth anniversary of Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, one of the country’s most distinguished engineers.

• ‘Born in 1861, Sir M. Visvesvaraya made significant contributions to engineering, including his work on the Krishna Raja Sagara dam and the flood protection system for Hyderabad.
• He was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honor, in 1955.
• This day is dedicated to recognizing the contributions of engineers to society and encouraging young minds to pursue engineering as a career.
• The theme for 2024 is “Engineering for Sustainable Development,” emphasizing the role of engineers in creating solutions that promote sustainability and address global challenges such as climate change, resource management, and environmental protection.

Question:

1 Whose birth anniversary is celebrated on National Engineer’s Day in India?

• A) Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
• B) Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya
• C) Homi J. Bhabha
• D) C.V. Raman

Answer: B) National Engineer’s Day marks the birth anniversary of Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, born in 1861, a renowned engineer known for his significant contributions to India's infrastructure.