What is the primary objective of NITI Aayog in terms of federalism?

To foster cooperative federalism by providing structured support initiatives and mechanisms to states.

True or False: NITI Aayog has the authority to grant discretionary funds to states.

False. NITI Aayog does not have powers in granting discretionary funds to states.

NITI Aayog emphasizes a 'Bottom – Up' approach to ensure ___ and ___.

Maximum Governance, Minimum Government.

List two key hubs created under NITI Aayog.

Team India and the Knowledge and Innovation Hub.

Fill in the blank: NITI Aayog serves as a nodal agency for assessing the ___ India Index.

SDG

What are the seven pillars of effective governance outlined by NITI Aayog?

Pro-people, Pro-activity, Participation, Empowering, Inclusion of all, Equality, Transparency.

True or False: NITI Aayog has a significant role in influencing long-term policy decisions like demonetization and GST.

False. NITI Aayog does not seem to have an influence on policymaking with long-term consequences.

What is the Aspirational District Programme aimed at?

To improve socio-economic indicators in selected districts, thereby contributing to overall human development in India.

Fill in the blank: One of the criticisms faced by NITI Aayog is its inability to address ___ in the organized sector.

Informalization

What approach does NITI Aayog take to ensure the participation of marginalized sections in development?

It emphasizes inclusion and empowerment to redress identity-based inequalities.

List two recent initiatives launched by NITI Aayog.

Viksit Bharat @2047 Vision Document and the National Multidimensional Poverty Index.

True or False: NITI Aayog's functions include maintaining a state-of-the-art Resource Centre for governance research.

True.