Q1. What is the purpose of the “Team India Wing” within the NITI Aayog?
- Conduct international diplomacy
- Represent the judiciary in policymaking
- Ensure continuous engagement of States and Ministries
- Supervise private enterprises
Correct Option: 3. Ensure continuous engagement of States and Ministries.
Explanation: The Team India Wing ensures that each State and Ministry has a constant voice in NITI Aayog and acts as a liaison interface between them and the Centre.
Q2. What are the two hubs at the core of NITI Aayog’s functioning?
- Planning and Budgeting
- Team India and Knowledge & Innovation Hubs
- Agriculture and Industry
- Infrastructure and Technology
Correct Option: 2. Team India and Knowledge & Innovation Hubs.
Explanation: These two hubs ensure the dual role of NITI Aayog:
-Team India Hub – cooperative federalism
-Knowledge & Innovation Hub – think tank and research activities
Q3. Which office attached to NITI Aayog is responsible for monitoring government programs?
- National Institute of Labour Economics Research and Development (NILERD)
- Finance Commission
- Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office (DMEO)
- Ministry of Personnel and Training
Correct Option: 3. Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office (DMEO).
Explanation: The DMEO, established in 2015, is responsible for monitoring and evaluating implementation of central government schemes and promoting cooperative federalism.
Q4. What is one of the main guiding principles of NITI Aayog based on Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay’s philosophy?
- Liberalization
- Antyodaya
- Privatisation
- Globalization
Correct Option: 2. Antyodaya.
Explanation: Antyodaya, which means uplift of the poorest and most marginalized, is a key guiding principle of NITI Aayog as inspired by Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay.
Q5. Which programme was launched by NITI Aayog to support states in improving their social sector indicators?
- SAMPADA
- SMART Cities Mission
- AMRUT
- SATH (Sustainable Action For Transforming Human Capital)
Correct Option: 4. SATH (Sustainable Action For Transforming Human Capital).
Explanation: SATH is a NITI Aayog initiative to support States in transforming sectors like education, health, and water, by providing technical support and capacity building.