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The fourth Regional Chintan Shivir, held at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, Lucknow, concluded on July 19, 2026, with a focus on youth-led nation-building. The Department of Youth Affairs & Sports emphasized the importance of grassroots outreach, institutional convergence, and collaborative governance through initiatives like MY Bharat, Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS), and Fit India.
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The National Round of Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament (VBYP) 2026 concluded with an award ceremony, bringing together 105 young leaders from across states and Union Territories for parliamentary deliberations and discussions on nation-building.
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Critically examine the role of youth-led initiatives in nation-building, with special reference to the Viksit Yuva for Viksit Bharat initiative.
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Which ministry is responsible for the Viksit Yuva for Viksit Bharat initiative?
The Department of Youth Affairs is responsible for the Viksit Yuva for Viksit Bharat initiative, which aims to empower young people through volunteerism, leadership, and community participation.
What is the name of the platform that empowers young people through volunteerism, leadership, and community participation?
MY Bharat is a platform that empowers young people through volunteerism, leadership, and community participation, aiming to create a positive impact in society.
Which Union Territory achieved the highest registration percentage relative to its youth population for the MY Bharat scheme?
The Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu achieved the highest registration percentage relative to its youth population for the MY Bharat scheme, reflecting exemplary grassroots mobilisation and outreach.
Consider the following statements regarding MY Bharat Registrations: 1. Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of MY Bharat registrations. 2. The Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu has the highest registration percentage relative to its youth population. 3. Tamil Nadu has the highest number of MY Bharat registrations. How many of the above statements are correct?
Statement 1 is correct because Uttar Pradesh was recognized as the best-performing State in terms of the highest number of MY Bharat registrations. Statement 2 is correct because the Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu achieved the highest registration percentage relative to its youth population.
Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: The Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) aims to empower young people through volunteerism, leadership, and community participation. Statement-II: MY Bharat is a platform for youth-led nation-building aimed at empowering young people through volunteerism, leadership, and community participation. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Statement 2 is correct because it accurately describes the purpose of MY Bharat. Statement 1 is incorrect because PMIS aims to promote physical fitness among the youth, not empower young people through volunteerism, leadership, and community participation.