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Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, Lal Bahadur Shastri, and Thiru K. Kamaraj

Distilled Policy Brief

  • Vice-President Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary, emphasizing his enduring legacy of truth, non-violence, and commitment to building an inclusive and harmonious society.
  • Former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri was honored for his leadership and his iconic slogan 'Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan', which recognized the critical contributions of soldiers and farmers during a defining phase in India's post-independence journey.
  • The Vice-President highlighted the transformative legacy of Thiru K. Kamaraj, particularly his pioneering role in introducing the Mid-Day Meal scheme, expanding educational infrastructure, and building dams and industrial estates in Tamil Nadu.

🎯 Prelims High-Yield Examination Points

Pioneering state-level welfare initiatives (such as the Mid-Day Meal scheme initiated by K. Kamaraj) and key post-independence leaders.

⚖️ Mains Analytical & Syllabus Linkages

Analyze the contributions of post-independence leaders like Lal Bahadur Shastri and K. Kamaraj in shaping India's agricultural, educational, and industrial landscape.

🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill

Polity & Governance

With reference to the leaders and memorials highlighted during national commemorations, consider the following statements: 1. The iconic slogan 'Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan' was given by Lal Bahadur Shastri to give recognition to soldiers and farmers. 2. Thiru K. Kamaraj played a pioneering role in the introduction of the Mid-Day Meal scheme. 3. Rajghat and Vijay Ghat are the memorials associated with Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri, respectively. 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
✓ Correct Option: [D] 1, 2 and 3

All three statements are correct based on the text. Lal Bahadur Shastri gave the slogan 'Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan' at a defining phase in India's post-independence journey, and his memorial is at Vijay Ghat. Thiru K. Kamaraj pioneered the Mid-Day Meal scheme in school education and expanded Tamil Nadu's industrial and educational infrastructure. Mahatma Gandhi's memorial is at Rajghat.

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🏛️ Historical Twin PYQ Anchor (2021)

UPSC Prelims 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.

Forensic Anchor: Cabinet Allocation of Business Rules & NCAP Framework
Examiner Trap Takeaway: UPSC swapped Central Pollution Control Board role with State Pollution Control Boards for state-level monitoring.

📚 Static Syllabus & Constitutional Linkages

Post-Independence Democratic Consolidation: NCERT Class XII Politics in India Since Independence: Chapter on the era of one-party dominance and the leadership transition after Nehru (including Shastri and Kamaraj's 'Syndicate' role).
Evolution of Mid-Day Meal Scheme: Indian Economy textbooks detailing the history of social security measures and nutritional interventions in India.