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27 June 2026

P.V. Narasimha Rao birth anniversary exhibition

While the exhibition itself is a commemorative event, P.V. Narasimha Rao's role in the 1991 economic reforms is a significant topic in post-independence Indian history that provides useful context for GS1 and GS3 answers.

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Notes

  • The Prime Ministers Museum and Library (PMML) is hosting an exhibition to mark the 105th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao.
  • P.V. Narasimha Rao was born on June 28, 1921, in the Warangal district of present-day Telangana.
  • The exhibition features rare photographs, official documents, speeches, and correspondence documenting his public life.
  • The Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya in New Delhi is the venue for the exhibition, which highlights his role in India's economic reforms.
  • Key themes of the exhibition include his contributions to liberalisation, privatisation, and globalisation, as well as his roles as a freedom fighter, scholar, and statesman.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of the 1991 economic reforms in shaping India's transition toward a globalised economy and the role of structural adjustments in this process. 150 words
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  2. The role of the Prime Minister in the Indian parliamentary system is central to both governance and policy formulation. Examine the evolution of the office of the Prime Minister in navigating critical phases of India's socio-economic history since Independence. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. The Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, which showcases the lives and contributions of India's Prime Ministers, is located in which city?

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