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Union Culture Ministry Unveils 5th Edition of Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign
The nationwide 'Har Ghar Tiranga 2026' campaign was officially launched by Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.
Scheduled from August 9 to 17, 2026, the fifth edition encourages Indian citizens domestically and the diaspora abroad to hoist the Tricolor.
Coinciding with this year's drive is the 150th anniversary celebration of 'Vande Mataram', India's national song authored by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay in 1875.
Additionally, the government introduced 'SURYAPATH TIRANGA', envisioned as a symbolic global relay of the Indian National Flag.
Exam Perspective: Exam questions frequently focus on campaign editions, historical connections to national symbols, and allied cultural initiatives.
Scheduled from August 9 to 17, 2026, the fifth edition encourages Indian citizens domestically and the diaspora abroad to hoist the Tricolor.
Coinciding with this year's drive is the 150th anniversary celebration of 'Vande Mataram', India's national song authored by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay in 1875.
Additionally, the government introduced 'SURYAPATH TIRANGA', envisioned as a symbolic global relay of the Indian National Flag.
Exam Perspective: Exam questions frequently focus on campaign editions, historical connections to national symbols, and allied cultural initiatives.
Key Facts / Static GK
First Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign: 2022 under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
Vande Mataram Composed: November 7, 1875 (Akshaya Navami)
Adopted as National Song: January 24, 1950
Novel containing Vande Mataram: Anandamath (1882)
Vande Mataram Composed: November 7, 1875 (Akshaya Navami)
Adopted as National Song: January 24, 1950
Novel containing Vande Mataram: Anandamath (1882)
Practice Quiz — 7 August 2026
Q1. What was the total transaction value processed by UPI in July 2026?
Answer: (D) ₹29.88 lakh crore — In July 2026, UPI set a monthly record by processing 23.66 billion transactions worth ₹29.88 lakh crore.
Q2. What is the mandatory Compressed Biogas (CBG) blending target for City Gas Distribution entities for FY 2026–27 under the GOBARdhan scheme?
Answer: (C) 3% — 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.
Q3. Which division within NITI Aayog formulated the report titled 'Reimagining Care: Strategies for Empowering Caregivers in Viksit Bharat@2047'?
Answer: (B) Social Justice and Empowerment Division — The report was formulated by the Social Justice and Empowerment Division of NITI Aayog through extensive stakeholder consultations and field studies.
Q4. How much Central Assistance was released to Uttar Pradesh between FY 2019-20 and FY 2025-26 under the SC/ST atrocity prevention scheme?
Answer: (C) ₹747.17 crore — 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.
Q5. Which of the following statements regarding the Global Biofuel Champion Fellowship (GBCF) is correct?
Answer: (C) It includes two Indian researchers, Ruchi Agrawal and Abhisek Sahoo. — 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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