S. M. Krishna

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1. When was S. M. Krishna born?May 1, 1932
2. Where was S. M. Krishna born?Somanahalli, Karnataka, India
3. What is the legislative service?Member of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha (1971-2014)
4. What is the distinguished recognition?Awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 2023 for exceptional contributions to public service
5. Who is S. M. Krishna?S. M. Krishna is an Indian leader who has worked in many important jobs, like being a chief minister, governor, and minister.
6. What did he do to help Bangalore become a computer city?When he was chief minister of Karnataka, he built better roads, power, and rules that helped many computer companies move to Bangalore.

Information Technology (IT) Hub: A region characterized by a high concentration of technology companies, research institutions, and skilled professionals, driving innovation and economic growth.
Minister of External Affairs: The senior cabinet minister responsible for formulating and executing a nation's foreign policy and diplomatic relations.
Padma Vibhushan: India's second-highest civilian award, recognizing distinguished service of the highest order in any field.