PM pays tribute at Shastri Memorial, announces Hindi scholarship at Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies
Distilled Policy Brief
- The Prime Minister paid tribute at the Shastri Memorial in Tashkent, marking the 60th anniversary of former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri's demise in 1965.
- During his visit to the Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies, which is celebrating 80 years of teaching Hindi, the PM interacted with Indologists and scholars at the Mahatma Gandhi Centre.
- The PM announced the 'Lal Bahadur Shastri Scholarship' for Hindi language for Uzbek students, highlighting cultural commonalities including over 3,000 shared words between Uzbek and Hindi.
🎯 Prelims High-Yield Examination Points
Lal Bahadur Shastri Scholarship for Hindi language and India-Uzbekistan cultural relations.
⚖️ Mains Analytical & Syllabus Linkages
Analyze the role of cultural diplomacy, language, and educational exchange in strengthening India's strategic partnership with Central Asian nations like Uzbekistan.
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
Consider the following statements regarding the cultural and educational relations between India and Uzbekistan, in the context of the Indian Prime Minister's visit to Tashkent: 1. The 'Lal Bahadur Shastri Scholarship' for the Hindi language was announced specifically for Uzbek students. 2. The Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies, which houses the Mahatma Gandhi Centre, completed 80 years of teaching the Hindi language. 3. Linguistic commonalities between the two nations include a shared vocabulary of over 3,000 words between Uzbek and Hindi. Which of the statements given above are correct?
- [A] 1 and 2 only
- [B] 2 and 3 only
- [C] 1 and 3 only
- [D] 1, 2 and 3
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
All three statements are correct based on the official release. During his visit to Tashkent, the Prime Minister announced the 'Lal Bahadur Shastri Scholarship' for Hindi language for Uzbek students. The Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies (where the PM interacted with scholars at the Mahatma Gandhi Centre) is celebrating 80 years of teaching Hindi. Additionally, the deep cultural and linguistic connection is highlighted by the fact that Hindi and Uzbek share more than 3,000 common words.
🏛️ Historical Twin PYQ Anchor (2021)
Consider the following statements regarding the "National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)": 1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. Central Pollution Control Board acts as the sole regulatory executive body.