NITI Aayog Releases State Health Index 2025-26; Kerala Tops Again
Kerala and Tamil Nadu have emerged as the top performers in the NITI Aayog State Health Index for the year 2025-26.
Key Points for Quick Revision
- Kerala ranked first among larger states in the NITI Aayog State Health Index 2025-26.
- The index is developed by NITI Aayog, MoHFW, and the World Bank.
- Tripura topped the index among smaller states.
- The index measures both overall performance and incremental improvement.
How This Topic is Tested in Competitive Exams
| Exam | Frequency | Approx. Marks | What Gets Asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPSC / State PCS | High | 10–20 | Economy is a core UPSC subject. Economic Survey, budget, and policy changes are heavily tested. |
| State PCS / PSC | High | 4–8 | State budget, MSME, agriculture policy, and banking data are common in state PCS papers. |
| SSC (CGL / CHSL / MTS) | Medium | 2–4 | Budget highlights, GDP data, and government economic schemes appear in SSC CGL GK section. |
What to Memorize from This Topic
- Key budget figures: fiscal deficit %, GDP growth projection, key scheme allocations
- RBI rate decisions: Repo rate, CRR, SLR, Reverse Repo — current values
- Rankings: India's position in ease of doing business, hunger index, HDI
- Abbreviations: FRBM, NBFC, MPC, PMGSY, PMGKAY — full forms and purpose
- Trade data: import-export balance, major trading partners
Practice Questions
Q1. Which state topped the NITI Aayog State Health Index 2025-26 among larger states?
- Maharashtra
- Tamil Nadu
- Kerala
- Gujarat
Explanation: Kerala has consistently topped the NITI Aayog State Health Index among larger states.
Q2. NITI Aayog develops the State Health Index in collaboration with which international organization?
- WHO
- UNICEF
- World Bank
- IMF
Explanation: The State Health Index is developed by NITI Aayog in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the World Bank.
How to Prepare Economy & Finance for Government Exams
Track current Repo Rate, Inflation rate, and GDP growth. These three numbers appear in almost every banking exam.
Keep a running note of new schemes with their ministry, launch date, and target beneficiary group.
Focus on the Economic Survey and Union Budget highlights — these single documents generate dozens of exam questions.