PM Narendra Modi Becomes India's Longest-Serving Elected Head of Government
This tenure combines his time as the Chief Minister of Gujarat (starting October 2001) and his service as the 14th Prime Minister of India since May 2014.
Modi is the first non-Congress leader to secure three consecutive Lok Sabha terms with a full majority for the alliance.
Perspective: This milestone reflects significant political stability and continuity in India's executive leadership over the last 25 years.
Key Facts / Static GK
Tenure as Gujarat CM: ~13 years
Tenure as PM: ~11 years (ongoing)
Practice Quiz — 24 March 2026
Q1. Regarding the 622nd RBI Central Board meeting, what is the specific timeframe designated for the 'Utkarsh 3.0' Medium-Term Strategy Framework?
Q2. Which specific body has been replaced by the newly formed National Dental Commission (NDC) as of March 2026?
Q3. Under the new PAN card rules effective from April 2026, what is the revised threshold for mandatory PAN reporting for property purchase or sale transactions?
Q4. As per the Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2026, which country is ranked as the most impacted by terrorism globally?
Q5. Whose record did PM Narendra Modi surpass to become the longest-serving elected head of government in India as of March 2026?
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