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NITI Aayog was established as a successor to which organization? |
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The Planning Commission |
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True or False: NITI Aayog aims to promote competitive federalism among states. |
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True |
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The primary objective of NITI Aayog includes fostering ___ through ongoing structured support initiatives. |
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Cooperative federalism |
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What is the role of the Governing Council in NITI Aayog? |
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It includes Chief Ministers of all States and Union Territories with Legislatures and supports collaborative governance. |
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NITI Aayog aims to create mechanisms for formulating credible plans at the ___ level. |
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Village |
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True or False: The NITI Aayog is headed by the President of India. |
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False. It is headed by the Prime Minister of India. |
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What does the term 'Team India' refer to in the context of NITI Aayog? |
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It refers to the collaborative efforts between the central and state governments to achieve national development goals. |
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Fill in the blank: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) was established under the ___ Act. |
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Protection of Human Rights |
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What are the primary functions of the NHRC? |
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Inquiring into violations of human rights, promoting research, spreading awareness, and supporting NGOs. |
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True or False: The NHRC has the authority to punish those who violate human rights. |
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False. The NHRC's recommendations are not legally binding and it does not have punitive powers. |
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What is a significant amendment made to the Protection of Human Rights Act in 2019? |
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The eligibility for the chairperson of the NHRC was expanded to include any former judge of the Supreme Court. |
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Fill in the blank: The NHRC can recommend ___ to victims of human rights violations. |
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Compensation or damages |
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What is the significance of the National Development Council (NDC)? |
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It is the apex body for decision-making on development matters in India, aimed at promoting balanced and rapid development. |
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Fill in the blank: The NHRC is required to submit its annual report to the ___ and state governments. |
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Central |
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NITI Aayog was established on ___ as the successor to the Planning Commission. |
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January 1, 2015. |
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