M. Visvesvaraya

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1. When was M. Visvesvaraya born?September 15, 1861
2. Where was M. Visvesvaraya born?Mokshagundam, Mysore State (present-day Karnataka, India)
3. What is the key engineering innovations?Automatic sluice gates, block system of irrigation, Krishnaraja Sagar Dam
4. What is the awards?Appointed CIE, knighted KCIE, awarded Bharata Ratna in 1955
5. Who was Sir M. Visvesvaraya?Sir M. Visvesvaraya was a brilliant engineer and leader who helped build modern India, especially the city of Mysore.
6. What is Engineer's Day and why is it celebrated?Engineer's Day is celebrated on September 15, the day he was born, to honor his amazing work and inspire future engineers.

Statesman: An experienced, respected political leader or figure, particularly in international affairs.
Dewan: The chief minister or prime minister of a princely state in India, holding significant administrative power.
Hydraulics: The branch of engineering dealing with the mechanical properties of liquids, especially in relation to the transfer of power and the design of machinery.
Hydroelectric Power: Electricity generated from the energy of moving water, typically by a dam.