Q1. In the NITI Aayog Fiscal Health Index 2026 released during the week of April 6-12, 2026, which state topped the overall rankings among major states, and which state was upgraded from Performer to Front Runner on the Quality of Expenditure pillar?
Explanation
The NITI Aayog Fiscal Health Index 2026 (based on FY 2023-24 CAG data) placed Odisha at the top with 73.1 points for the second consecutive year, while Rajasthan was upgraded from Performer to Front Runner on the Quality of Expenditure pillar; the index covers five pillars including revenue mobilisation, fiscal prudence, debt index and debt sustainability.
