Current Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat completed 12 years on 3 October 2026. The programme was first broadcast on 3 October 2014, on the occasion of Vijayadashami.
- What is Mann Ki Baat? It is a monthly radio programme through which the Prime Minister directly addresses citizens and discusses social initiatives, public participation, innovation, environment, education, health and inspiring grassroots stories.
- Broadcast platform: The programme is broadcast through the Akashvani and Doordarshan networks, and is also available through the AIR News website, Newsonair app and official YouTube channels.
- Latest episode: The 138th episode was broadcast on 27 September 2026, shortly before the programme completed 12 years.
- Purpose: Mann Ki Baat aims to highlight positive developments across India, recognise citizens and community initiatives, and encourage wider public participation in national development.
- Major subjects covered over the years: The programme has featured issues such as education, healthcare, environmental conservation, innovation, social service, cleanliness, water conservation and self-reliance.
Question:
Q1.When was the first episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Mann Ki Baat broadcast?a) 15 August 2014
b) 2 October 2014
c) 3 October 2014
d) 26 January 2015
Answer: (c) Mann Ki Baat began on 3 October 2014, on the occasion of Vijayadashami, and completed 12 years on 3 October 2026.
