Q. Dr Ramnarayan Agarwal, who recently passed away, was associated with which field?
Answer:
Science
Notes: Ramnarayan Agarwal, known as "Agniman" and the "Father of Missiles," passed away in Hyderabad. He played a key role in India's long-range ballistic missile program and was the first Project Director of the Agni Missile Program. Agarwal, a Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan awardee, made significant contributions to India's defense capabilities. He retired as Director of the Advanced Systems Laboratory (ASL) in 2005. He worked closely with Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam and Dr. Arunachalam on missile programs.