India Post Unveils Commemorative Postage Stamp Honoring Birth Centenary of Satish Gujral
Unveiled at Bikaner House in New Delhi, the stamp design was created by Anuj Kumar based on a concept proposal by Raseel Gujral Ansal.
The artwork depicts Gujral's 2010 acrylic self-portrait rendered in a monochrome photo-realistic finish over a purple and blue backdrop.
Satish Gujral was honored with the prestigious Padma Vibhushan award in 1999 for his artistic contributions.
Exam Significance: Art and culture commemorative releases frequently feature in general awareness segments of competitive exams.
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Q Practice Quiz — 7 August 2026
1. What was the total transaction value processed by UPI in July 2026?
Explanation: In July 2026, UPI set a monthly record by processing 23.66 billion transactions worth ₹29.88 lakh crore.
2. What is the mandatory Compressed Biogas (CBG) blending target for City Gas Distribution entities for FY 2026–27 under the GOBARdhan scheme?
Explanation: Under the CBG Blending Obligation (CBO), City Gas Distribution entities must achieve blending targets of 3% in FY 2026–27, 4% in FY 2027–28, and 5% from FY 2028–29 onwards.
3. Which division within NITI Aayog formulated the report titled 'Reimagining Care: Strategies for Empowering Caregivers in Viksit Bharat@2047'?
Explanation: The report was formulated by the Social Justice and Empowerment Division of NITI Aayog through extensive stakeholder consultations and field studies.
4. How much Central Assistance was released to Uttar Pradesh between FY 2019-20 and FY 2025-26 under the SC/ST atrocity prevention scheme?
Explanation: A total Central Assistance of ₹747.17 crore was released to Uttar Pradesh during the 2019-20 to 2025-26 period to strengthen enforcement mechanisms and provide victim relief.
5. Which of the following statements regarding the Global Biofuel Champion Fellowship (GBCF) is correct?
Explanation: The inaugural GBCF cohort selected 15 researchers globally including two Indian scholars: Ruchi Agrawal (TERI) and Abhisek Sahoo (IIT Delhi). Each fellow gets a $15,000 grant for a 2-year tenure.
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