The 32nd Northern Zonal Council (NZC) meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah

Current Context: The 32nd Northern Zonal Council meeting was held on 17 Nov 2025 in Faridabad, Haryana.

• It was chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and hosted by the Haryana Government.
• The Council includes Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Delhi, J&K, Ladakh, and Chandigarh.
• The aim was to strengthen Centre–State cooperation, resolve disputes, and promote cooperative federalism.
• Discussions covered education, health, electricity, water supply, and urban planning.
• Special emphasis was placed on speedy investigation of sexual offences against women and children.
• The meeting reinforced the vision of Team Bharat: strong states make a strong nation.

Question:

Q.1 Which state government hosted the 32nd Northern Zonal Council meeting?
a) Punjab
b) Rajasthan
c) Haryana
d) Himachal Pradesh

Answer: c) It was chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and hosted by the Haryana Government.