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1. In the budget 2025-26, the Uttar Pradesh government has set a target of spending how many rupees?
a. Rs 6.9 lakh crore
b. Rs 7.36 lakh crore
c. Rs 7.79 lakh crore
d. Rs 8.08 lakh crore
Answer: d. Rs 8.08 lakh crore (8,08,736 crore)
– The Finance Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Suresh Khanna, presented the state’s budget for the financial year 2025-26 on February 20, 2025.
– It is the largest budget Uttar Pradesh has ever had.
– The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh is Yogi Adityanath.
Budget for 2025-26
– Budget for the financial year 2025-26: ₹8.08 lakh crore
– Revised budget for the previous financial year 2024-25: ₹6.75 lakh crore (while the estimated budget was ₹7.36 lakh crore)
– Difference compared to the previous budget: ₹1.33 lakh crore more
Target for income in the budget: ₹7.79 lakh crore
– Revenue receipts: ₹6.62 lakh crore (from taxes and central transfers)
– Capital receipts: ₹1.16 lakh crore (₹1.13 lakh crore from loans and ₹3,242 crore from loan recovery)
Where will the money come from?
– Tax revenue (VAT, excise, RTO, mining, transport, electricity): 37.4%
– Central taxes: 32.4%
– Public debt receipts: 14.4%
– Central grants: 11.1%
– Non-tax revenue: 3.1%
– Other income: 1.6%
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Target for expenditure in the budget: ₹8.08 lakh crore
– Revenue expenditure (salary, government’s own expenses, and other expenses): ₹5.83 lakh crore
– Capital expenditure (development work, loans to people, and other expenses): ₹2.25 lakh crore
Note:
– Capital expenditure: ₹1.65 lakh crore
– Loan repayment: ₹51,403 crore
– Loan and advance distribution: ₹8,915 crore
Where will the money be spent?
– Capital expenditure (on infrastructure): 20.4%
– Debt and interest payments: 14.3%
– Salary: 22.2%
– Pension: 11.2%
– Assistance grants: 6.4%
– Subsidies: 4.3%
– Local bodies’ share: 3.3%
– Loans and advances: 1.1%
– Other expenses: 16.8%
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2. What is the target of GSDP growth rate set by the Uttar Pradesh government in Budget 2025-26?
a. 9.6 percent
b. 10.5 percent
c. 11.85 percent
d. 12.02 percent
Answer: c. 11.85 percent
What is Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP)?
– GDP is the total value of all goods and services produced in a country within a specific time period. It is the most common way to measure the economic size of a country.
– Similarly, the total value of all goods and services produced in a state during a financial year is called the GSDP.
What is Uttar Pradesh’s GSDP?
– GSDP for 2024-25: ₹27.51 lakh crore
– Estimated GSDP for 2025-26: ₹30.54 lakh crore
– Estimated GSDP growth rate for 2025-26: 11.85%
– The GSDP growth rate for Uttar Pradesh was 11.6% in 2023-24, compared to India’s GDP growth of 9.6%.
What is the per capita income of Uttar Pradesh?
– The per capita income increased from ₹52,671 in 2016-2017 to ₹93,514 in 2023-2024
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3. According to the budget 2025-26 of the Uttar Pradesh government, what is the estimated debt of the state by 31 March 2026, which will be three times that of the last 10 years?
a. Rs 7.16 lakh crore
b. Rs 7.64 lakh crore
c. Rs 8.46 lakh crore
d. Rs 9.03 lakh crore
Answer: d. Rs 9.03 lakh crore (9,03,924.54 lakh crore)
Estimated debt of Uttar Pradesh
– By March 31, 2025: ₹8,46,095.83 lakh crore
– By March 31, 2026: ₹9,03,924.54 lakh crore
Note: In 2015-2016, the state’s debt was ₹3,23,935.66 lakh crore. This indicates that Uttar Pradesh’s debt will almost triple over the next ten years.
Per capita debt
– The per capita debt is estimated to be ₹36,000 in 2025-26.
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4. In the budget 2025-26, the Uttar Pradesh government has set the target of the state’s fiscal deficit as what percent of GSDP?
a. 2.97%
b. 4.56%
c. 5.42%
d. 6.41%
Answer: a. 2.97% (this loss in rupees is estimated at Rs 91,399.8 crore)
Note: Estimated GSDP for 2025-26: ₹30.54 lakh crore
Fiscal Deficit = Total Non-Debt Expenditure – Total Non-Debt Receipts
– Total Non-Debt Expenditure refers to the total expenditure excluding debt.
– Total Non-Debt Receipts refers to the revenue receipts and capital receipts excluding debt.
The amount remaining after deducting revenue receipts, loan recovery, and loan repayment (Total Non-Debt Receipts) from the total expenditure is called the fiscal deficit.
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5. How much budget to major departments
– Education: ₹1.06 lakh crore
– Energy: ₹61,070 crore
– Health: ₹50,550 crore
– Public Works: ₹36,855 crore
– Police: ₹40,868 crore
– Namami Gange: ₹25,459 crore
– Municipal Corporations: ₹25,308 crore
– Rural Development: ₹25,014 crore
– Heavy and Medium Industries: ₹23,999 crore
– Panchayati Raj: ₹19,174 crore
– Transport: ₹1,406 crore
Percentage of Total Budget
– Development purposes: 22%
– Education: 13%
– Agriculture and allied services: 11%
– Medical and Health: 6%
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6. Budget allocation for economic projects in Uttar Pradesh (2025-26)
Four New Expressways to be Built in Uttar Pradesh:
1. A controlled greenfield expressway from Agra-Lucknow Expressway to Ganga Expressway via Kausia, Hardoi district, and Farrukhabad will be constructed, with a proposed allocation of ₹900 crore.
2. ₹50 crore has been proposed for the construction of the Vindhya Expressway to connect Ganga Expressway from Prayagraj, Mirzapur, Varanasi, Chandauli to Sonbhadra.
3. A proposed extension of the Ganga Expressway will connect Meerut to Haridwar, with ₹50 crore allocated for the construction.
4. A proposal has been made for the construction of the Bundelkhand-Rewa Expressway, with ₹50 crore allocated.
– Along with the Bundelkhand Expressway, approximately ₹461 crore has been proposed for the Defence Industrial Corridor project. An investment of around ₹9,500 crore is estimated under this.
Key Announcements by the Finance Minister:
– In Uttar Pradesh, talented female students scoring good marks in 12th grade will receive free scooters, following the example of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. This will include students from UP Board and CBSE.
– Youth will be provided interest-free loans. Coaching centers will be established under the Chief Minister Abhyudaya Scheme in all districts for competitive exam students. Every year, 1 lakh new small enterprises will be established.
– Relief will be provided to farmers from stray cattle. A budget of ₹2,000 crore has been allocated for cattle maintenance. Large cattle preservation centers will be established, and cattle tagging will be implemented.
– Four new expressways will be built in the state. A new expressway will be built to connect the Agra Expressway with the Ganga Expressway. Apart from the Bundelkhand-Rewa and Vindhya Expressways, the Ganga Expressway will be extended.
– The Mathura-Vrindavan corridor will be developed.
– In the Mirzapur triangular area, the Parikrama path of the Maa Vindhyavasini Temple, Maa Ashtabhuja Temple, and Maa Kali Koh Temple will be developed.
– A Vedic Science Center will be established in Naimisharanya, Sitapur.
Other Key Announcements:
– 92,919 government vacancies will be filled for the youth.
– An innovation fund will be created.
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7. Where were the 38th National Games held?
a. Delhi
b. Goa
c. Haryana
d. Uttarakhand
Answer: d. Uttarakhand
– Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 38th National Games on January 28, 2025, in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
38th National Games
– Duration: January 28 to February 14, 2025
– Location: Dehradun, Uttarakhand
– Inauguration Location: Rajeev Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Dehradun (Other events were held in Nainital, Tehri, Udham Singh Nagar, Haridwar, Almora, Champawat, Pithoragarh, along with Dehradun).
– Number of Participants: Around 10,000 athletes in 35 sports events
– Participation: 28 states and 8 Union Territories
Note: The 37th National Games were held in Goa.
National Games
– The National Games were first held in 1924 in Lahore, British India.
– At that time, it was known as the “All India Olympic Games.”
– In 1940, the name of the tournament was changed to “National Games.”
– The first National Games after independence were held in Lucknow in 1948.
– The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) organizes this event.
– The President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) is P.T. Usha.
Uttarakhand
– CM: Pushkar Singh Dhami
– Governor: Gurmeet Singh
– Capital: Dehradun (Winter) and Gairsain (Summer)
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8. Which state/union territory secured the top position in the medal table of the 38th National Games?
a. Jammu and Kashmir
b. Maharashtra
c. services
d. Delhi
Answer: c. Services [Services Sports Control Board (SSCB)]
– Services Team means the team of servicemen.
– In the 38th edition of the National Games, athletes from 28 states, 8 Union Territories, and SSCB competed for medals in 34 different sports.
– The Services team won the overall championship in the 38th National Games, securing the Raja Bhalinder Singh Trophy.
– The Services team won 68 gold, 26 silver, and 27 bronze medals.
– The Maharashtra team finished second with 54 gold, 71 silver, and 76 bronze medals.
– Note: The team that wins the most gold medals is awarded the top position.
– Nagaland, Puducherry, and Sikkim failed to win any gold medals in the competition.
How many medals did the Services team win?
– Gold: 68
– Silver: 26
– Bronze: 27
– Total: 121
Top 5 States in the Medal Tally
1. Services – 121 medals
2. Maharashtra – 201 medals
3. Haryana – 153 medals
4. Madhya Pradesh – 82 medals
5. Karnataka – 80 medals
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9. What was the mascot of the 38th National Games?
a. Moga
b. reindeer
c. Mauli
d. Jackfruit
Answer: c. Mauli
– The name “Mauli” is inspired by the state bird of Uttarakhand, the Himalayan Monal.
– The Himalayan Monal is known for its vibrant colors, beauty, and strength.
– Note: The mascot of the 37th National Games was Moga (Bison) [a bovine animal].
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10 What was the theme of the 38th National Games?
a. green nation
b. green games
c. Green Uttarakhand
d. fresh blood
Answer: b. green games
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11. What was the anthem of the 38th National Games?
a. Khelega Uttaraakhand Jeetega India
b. Sankalp se Shikhar Tak
c. Jeet ho Bas jeet ho
d. India ki Jeet hai
Answer: b. Sankalp se Shikhar Tak
– The anthem for the 38th National Games is titled “Sankalp Se Shikhar Tak” (From Resolution to the Summit).
– The Hindi lyrics for this theme song were written by Sushant Bhatt.
– The additional lyrics in Garhwali were written by Premmohan Doval.
– The lyrics in Kumaoni were written by Deepak Mehta.
– Ishan Doval composed the music for this song.
– The song was sung by Shivani Bhagwat, Ishan Doval, and Sushant Bhatt.
– The Pandavaz Band was also featured in this song.
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12. Which state will host the 39th National Games?
a. Delhi
b. Meghalaya
c. Haryana
d. Uttarakhand
Answer: b. Meghalaya
– The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) confirmed in a letter written to Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on February 10, 2025, that the 39th National Games will be held in February-March 2027.
Meghalaya
– Capital: Shillong
– Governor: CH Vijayashankar
– Chief Minister: Conrad Sangma
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