Question 1

Which body was replaced by the NITI Aayog on January 1, 2015?

Accepted Answer

Planning Commission. The NITI Aayog was established to replace the 65-year-old Planning Commission of India. This shift marked a move from a centralized planning model to a more collaborative approach. The new body focuses on providing strategic and technical advice to the government.

Question 2

Who serves as the ex-officio Chairman of the NITI Aayog?

Accepted Answer

Prime Minister of India. The Prime Minister of India serves as the ex-officio Chairman of the NITI Aayog. This ensures that the highest level of executive leadership guides the national policy agenda. The Chairman appoints the Vice-Chairperson of the organization.

Question 3

What is the full form of the acronym 'NITI' in NITI Aayog?

Accepted Answer

National Institution for Transforming India. The full form of NITI is the National Institution for Transforming India. It serves as the premier policy 'Think Tank' of the Government of India. The name reflects its core mission of catalyzing national development.

Question 4

Which of the following describes the nature of the NITI Aayog?

Accepted Answer

Executive Body. NITI Aayog is an executive body established through a resolution of the Union Cabinet. It is neither a constitutional body like the Finance Commission nor a statutory body created by an Act of Parliament. This status allows it more flexibility in its advisory role.

Question 5

Which governing approach does the NITI Aayog primarily follow?

Accepted Answer

Bottom-up approach. NITI Aayog follows a bottom-up approach, emphasizing the involvement of state governments in policy making. This contrasts with the top-down model of the erstwhile Planning Commission. It aims to empower states as equal partners in national development.

NITI Aayog — Set 1