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Culture & Heritage
Rashtra Prerna Sthal, Lucknow
A memorial complex designed as an inspirational national space promoting leadership values, national service, good governance, and cultural-educational awareness. The project emphasizes values-driven nation-building rather than commercial objectives.
Energy & Infrastructure
Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project
A large run-of-the-river hydropower project adding significant renewable energy capacity to India’s grid. The project strengthens North-East power supply and supports climate goals by providing clean energy without large-scale water storage.
Fiscal Policy
Three-Year Rolling Budget (Madhya Pradesh)
A budgeting approach with forward projections and periodic revisions based on performance. This enhances fiscal transparency, policy continuity, and long-term growth planning, moving beyond annual budget cycles.
Governance
Hansi as New District (Haryana)
Administrative reorganization aimed at improving local administration, speeding up development, and ensuring faster delivery of government services. District creation typically enhances administrative reach and law enforcement efficiency.
Culture & Tourism
Mumbai’s Global Food Ranking
According to TasteAtlas World Food Awards 2025-26, Mumbai achieved high global ranking due to its vibrant and diverse street food culture, reflecting international recognition of authentic local culinary traditions beyond fine dining.
Monetary Policy
RBI Liquidity Infusion Measures
RBI deployed Open Market Operations (OMO) purchases and dollar-rupee buy/sell swaps to improve banking system liquidity and manage forex market volatility amid global economic pressures and uncertainty.
Literature & Politics
“Sanatan Sanskriti Ki Atal Drishti”
A book highlighting Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s value-based leadership, governance legacy, and vision for India. The work recalls key national milestones and emphasizes values-driven political leadership.
Science & Technology
Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar
National awards honoring scientists and teams across multiple categories for contributions to science, technology, and innovation. The recognition spans individual achievements and collaborative research efforts in India’s S&T ecosystem.
Maritime Security
Pollution Control Vessel ‘Samudra Pratap’
Indian Coast Guard vessel designed for marine pollution response, firefighting, law enforcement support, and protection of India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Features significant indigenous content reflecting Atmanirbhar Bharat goals.
Space Science
NASA’s MAVEN Mission
The Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN mission studies how Mars lost its atmosphere over time through upper atmosphere analysis. It also serves as a communications relay supporting Mars rover operations.
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What is the primary purpose of Rashtra Prerna Sthal in Lucknow?
Promoting leadership values and good governance
Memorial complex focused on national inspiration
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What type of hydroelectric project is Subansiri Lower?
Run-of-the-river hydropower project
Strengthens North-East renewable energy supply
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Which state adopted a three-year rolling budget?
Madhya Pradesh
Improves fiscal transparency and policy continuity
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Hansi became a new district in which state?
Haryana
Aimed at improving local administration and development
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Why did Mumbai rank high in TasteAtlas World Food Awards?
Vibrant street food culture
International recognition of local culinary traditions
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What tools did RBI use for liquidity infusion?
OMO purchases and dollar-rupee swaps
To manage banking liquidity and forex volatility
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What does MAVEN study about Mars?
Atmospheric loss over time
Also serves as communications relay for rovers
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What is the primary role of ICG vessel ‘Samudra Pratap’?
Marine pollution control and firefighting
Also supports law enforcement and EEZ protection
Think & Discuss
Rolling Budgets vs. Annual Budgets: Innovation or Complexity?
Context from today’s quiz: Madhya Pradesh has adopted a three-year rolling budget system that includes forward projections and allows periodic revisions based on performance. This represents a shift from traditional annual budgeting and aims to improve fiscal transparency, policy continuity, and long-term planning.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
While rolling budgets offer advantages in long-term planning and policy continuity, they also introduce complexities around accountability, forecasting accuracy, and the risk of postponing difficult fiscal decisions through continuous revisions.
Should more Indian states adopt rolling budgets, or does the traditional annual budget system provide better accountability and discipline?
Should more Indian states adopt rolling budgets, or does the traditional annual budget system provide better accountability and discipline?
- How can rolling budgets maintain fiscal discipline when projections can be continuously revised based on changing circumstances?
- Does the complexity of multi-year projections make it harder for citizens and legislators to scrutinize state finances effectively?
- In India’s federal structure with frequent political changes, can rolling budgets survive government transitions, or will each new administration restart the process?
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