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Odisha, Goa, and Jharkhand Lead NITI Aayog’s Fiscal Health Index 2026
NITI Aayog has released the Fiscal Health Index (FHI) 2026, categorizing Indian states into Achiever, Performer, Aspirational, and Front Runner groups.
Odisha, Goa, and Jharkhand were recognized as the top states in the 'Achiever' category for their strong fiscal discipline and low deficits.
Arunachal Pradesh secured the top rank among the North-Eastern and Himalayan states, followed by Uttarakhand.
States like West Bengal, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Punjab were placed in the 'Aspirational' category due to high debt levels and fiscal stress.
Perspective: The index serves as a benchmark for states to optimize revenue mobilization and improve expenditure quality to ensure financial sustainability.
Odisha, Goa, and Jharkhand were recognized as the top states in the 'Achiever' category for their strong fiscal discipline and low deficits.
Arunachal Pradesh secured the top rank among the North-Eastern and Himalayan states, followed by Uttarakhand.
States like West Bengal, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Punjab were placed in the 'Aspirational' category due to high debt levels and fiscal stress.
Perspective: The index serves as a benchmark for states to optimize revenue mobilization and improve expenditure quality to ensure financial sustainability.
Key Facts / Static GK
NITI Aayog Vice Chairman: Suman Bery
FRBM Act: Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act
FRBM Act: Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act
Practice Quiz — 16 March 2026
Q1. Who administered the oath of office to Syed Ata Hasnain as the Governor of Bihar?
Answer: (C) Chief Justice of Patna High Court — As per the Constitution of India, the oath of office to a Governor is administered by the Chief Justice of the High Court of that state. In this case, Chief Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo of the Patna High Court administered the oath.
Q2. Which Union Ministry was primarily responsible for organizing the 'Purple Fest' at Rashtrapati Bhavan?
Answer: (C) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment — The 'Purple Fest' is an initiative focused on Divyangjan (Persons with Disabilities), which falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
Q3. What is the new revised fee for the NHAI FASTag Annual Pass for the financial year 2026-27?
Answer: (C) ₹3,075 — The NHAI has revised the FASTag Annual Pass fee from ₹3,000 to ₹3,075 for the financial year 2026-27, effective April 1, 2026.
Q4. Tuticorin Airport, which was recently renamed Thoothukudi Airport, is located in which Indian state?
Answer: (D) Tamil Nadu — The airport is located in the state of Tamil Nadu. The renaming was approved to reflect the local name of the city, Thoothukudi.
Q5. The festival of 'Chapchar Kut' is associated with which Indian state?
Answer: (C) Mizoram — Chapchar Kut is the most important traditional spring festival of the Mizo people in Mizoram, celebrated after the completion of jhum cultivation tasks.
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