Given below are the three quotations of great thinkers. What do each of these quotations convey to you in the present context?

a) "When learning is purposeful, creativity blossoms. When creativity blossoms, thinking emanates. When thinking emanates, knowledge is fully lit. When knowledge is lit, the economy flourishes." – Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam The above quote highlights the importance of knowledge in creating a flourishing economy. Key linkages: - Learning states → imparts cognitive skill (e.g. Reasoning) → critical analysis ability (liberal interpretation) → exposure to content information - Creativity leads → development of intellect to think up (e.g. write software code, ethical hacking, startup ideas)

Thinking creates knowledge: - Make India a knowledge economy (e.g. Ujjam Bharatam Mission) - IT/BPO leader - Major plays in AI/Machine Learning Knowledge leads to economic progress: - India leading in pharma (e.g. Vaccine Mainta) - Boost to AI/Industry 4.0 - Space engineering (e.g. Gaganyaan Mission) - Agriculture Productivity (e.g. Digital Agriculture Mission) - Digital Public Infrastructure (e.g. UPI, Aadhaar etc.) Thus, the above quote is rightly justified.

— LIZA GARGA · AIR 303