Take a look at the essential concepts, terms, quotes, or phenomena every day and brush up your knowledge. Here’s your knowledge nugget on the Panchayat Advancement Index. ( Relevance : This is an important topic from Prelims perspective. Last year, there was a question on Panchayats in the Prelims. Similarly, questions on this topic have been asked in the Mains as well. Understanding this topic and connecting it with the static portion is crucial for your exam preparedness.) The Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0, which assessed 2,59,867 rural local bodies based on their performance and progress across nine themes aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), was released by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj. It covers all Gram Panchayats in the country, except West Bengal. Gear up for UPSC Prelims 2026—Practice smarter, revise faster, and succeed with our  Special Quiz Magazine .  Click Here Key takeaways: 1.…