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Dr. Manmohan Singh, the 13th Prime Minister of India and the first Sikh to hold the position, served from 2004 to 2014 and was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 1987. He played a crucial role in India's economic reforms, known as LPG (Liberalization, Privatization, Globalization), which significantly transformed the country's economy. Singh's tenure included landmark initiatives such as the Right to Education Act and the National Food Security Act.

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Manmohan Singh GK

Dr. Manmohan Singh, the 13th Prime Minister of India and the first Sikh to hold the position, served from 2004 to 2014 and was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 1987. He played a crucial role in India's economic reforms, known as LPG (Liberalization, Privatization, Globalization), which significantly transformed the country's economy. Singh's tenure included landmark initiatives such as the Right to Education Act and the National Food Security Act.

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Manmohan Singh GK

All Important Facts | About LPG Reform


Party Name — Congress
Padma Vibhushan — 1987
13th PM of India — Manmohan Singh
Constituency — Rajasthan (2019-2024)
15th RBI Governor — Manmohan Singh
Changing India Book — Manmohan Singh
Important

• Former Pt. Manmohan Singh passes away 92


• (26 Sept 1932 – 26 Dec 2024)
• Born – Punjab
• He was the First Sikh Prime Minister of India
• Served as the 13th prime minister of
India from 2004 to 2014.
• He was the fourth longest-serving prime
minister after Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira
Gandhi and Narendra Modi.
• Party – Congress
• Wife – Gursharan Kaur
Important
Q. Dr. Manmohan Singh was the ____ Prime Minister of India ?
डॉ मनमोहन स िंह भारत के _____प्रधानमिंत्री थे ?

a) 12th • Dr. Manmohan Singh Served as the 13th PM of


India from 2004 to 2014.
b) 13th • Constituency – Assam (1991-2019)
c) 14th
d) 15th • 22nd Union Minister of Finance (21 June 1991 –
16 May 1996)
• 15th Governor of the RBI (16 Sept 1982 – 14 Jan
1985)
Ans : B
Q. In which year Dr. Manmohan Singh was awarded the
Padma Vibhushan ?
डॉ मनमोहन स िंह को सक वर्ष पद्म सवभूर्ण े म्मासनत सकया गया था ?

a) 2014
b) 2006
c) 1997
d) 1987

Ans : D
Important Awards

• Padma Vibhushan: This is India's second-highest civilian honor, received in


1987.
• Jawaharlal Nehru Birth Centenary Award : Received from the Indian
Science Congress in 1995.
• Finance Minister of the Year: Both Euromoney and Asiamoney awarded him
in 1993 and 1994, respectively.
• Lifetime Achievement Honour : Awarded by the India-UK Achievers
Honours in 2023 for his contributions in economic and political life.
Q. Dr. Manmohan Singh was a Rajya Sabha MP from which
state from 2019 to 2024 ?
डॉ. मनमोहन स हिं 2019 े 2024 तक सक राज्य े राज्य भा ािं द थे ?

a) Punjab • Constituency – Rajasthan (2019-2024)


b) Gujarat
c) Rajasthan
d) Maharashtra

Ans : C
Q. Who is the author of the book ‘Changing India‘ ?
चेंस गिं इसिं डया नामक पुस्तक के लेखक कौन है ?

• Changing India : The book is released by former


a) Sanjaya Baru PM Manmohan Singh. In this book, he describes
b) Shashi Tharoor his journey from economist to the politician.
c) Manmohan Singh
d) Kartik Tyagi • Other books related to Manmohan singh
• "A Decade of Economic Reforms"
• "India's Economic Reforms : An Agenda for the
Future"
Ans : C
Q. Who is the author of the book “The Accidental Prime
Minister” ?
“द एक् ीडेंटल प्राइम समसनस्टर” नामक पस्ु तक के ले खक कौन है ?

a) Sanjaya Baru • "The Accidental Prime Minister" - By Sanjaya


b) Shashi Tharoor Baru
c) Manmohan Singh
d) Kartik Tyagi

Ans : A
Q. When did the Indian government announce LPG ?
भारत रकार ने एल.पी. ी. की घोर्णा कब की ?

a) 1989 • The term LPG stands for Liberalization,


Privatization, and Globalization, representing the
b) 1990 three core areas of focus in the Indian government's
c) 1991 New Economic Policy of 1991.
• The LPG Policy was introduced under the
d) 1992 leadership of Prime Minister Shri P V Narasimha
Rao and Finance Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh.

Ans : C
Liberalization, Privatization, and Globalization ?
• Liberalization– It refers to the process of making policies less constraining of
economic activity and also reduction of tariffs or removal of non-tariff barriers.
• Privatization– It refers to the transfer of ownership of property or business from a
government to a privately owned entity.
• Globalization– It refers to the expansion of economic activities across the political
boundaries of nation-states.
What Were LPG Reform ?
• Liberalization aimed to reduce government control and regulations, while privatization involved
transferring ownership of state-owned enterprises to the private sector.
• Globalization focused on expanding economic activities and integrating India with the global
economy.
• Together, these three pillars formed the basis of the LPG reforms, marking a significant shift in
India’s economic policies.
Manmohan Singh 1st Term (2004-2009)
• Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) : This was a landmark
legislation in 2005, as it gave a legal guarantee to each rural household for getting at least 100 days of
wage employment in any financial year. It enhanced livelihood security and empowered the rural
community.
• National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) : It was implemented in 2005. The primary objective of NRHM
is to provide accessible and affordable healthcare to the rural population with a focus on maternal and
child health.
• Right to Education Act (RTE): The RTE Act was enacted in 2009, which declared education as a
fundamental right for children between the ages of 6 and 14 years. This made quality education
accessible to every child in India.
• Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI): It was established to create a unique identification
number for residents to improve access to government services and reduce corruption in welfare
programs.
• Direct Benefit Transfers (DBT): This initiative was initiated to transfer subsidies directly into the bank
accounts of beneficiaries, thereby minimizing leakages and ensuring that the benefits reached the
targeted recipients.
Manmohan Singh 2nd Term (2009-2014)

• Civil Nuclear Agreement with the United States : This historic agreement was
meant to break India's nuclear isolation and pave the way for civilian nuclear
cooperation with the U.S., marking a sea change in India's foreign policy
• Economic Growth : During Singh's second term, India maintained good GDP
growth rates, with the economy growing at a 9% annual rate and peaking around
that mark
• National Food Security Act : This act came into operation in 2013 by providing
food grains to about two-thirds of India's population to reduce hunger and
malnutrition.
• Aadhaar Project : The idea is to provide a unique identification number for
residents in India, and access to numerous services and benefits while promoting
transparency.
Question for You
Q. In which year Dr. Manmohan Singh was awarded the
Padma Vibhushan ?
डॉ मनमोहन स िंह को सक वर्ष पद्म सवभूर्ण े म्मासनत सकया गया था ?

a) 2014
b) 2006
c) 1997
d) 1987
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