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NITI Aayog

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Replaced the Planning Commission in 2015 to adopt a “bottom-up” approach for policy formulation. Chaired by the Prime Minister, NITI Aayog involves state Chief Ministers and Lt. Governors of UTs as part of the Governing Council. It offers strategic inputs on national development, fosters cooperative federalism, and encourages innovative governance solutions. The Aayog’s three-year action agendas and sectoral strategies shape resource allocation. Unlike the Planning Commission, NITI Aayog lacks authority to allocate funds, focusing instead on policy coordination, best practices, and performance evaluation. Its think-tank role and emphasis on real-time data guide India’s transition toward holistic, evidence-based policymaking.

Practice Questions

Which of the following is the highest judicial authority in India?

संघीय ढांचे में केंद्र और राज्य सरकारों के बीच शक्ति का विभाजन किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?

अभियोजक की स्वतंत्रता किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?

Who among the following was the first woman Governor of an Indian state?

राष्ट्रपति की नियुक्ति में किस संस्था का योगदान महत्वपूर्ण होता है?

What is the maximum strength of the Legislative Assembly of a state?

राष्ट्रपति की अनुपस्थिति में संसद में किस सत्र को आयोजित किया जाता है?

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Indian Constitution?

न्यायपालिका की संरचना में किसका प्रमुख योगदान होता है?

विधान सभा के चुनाव में किस निर्वाचन प्रणाली का उपयोग होता है?