Question

    Who has recently released the 'National Multidimensional

    Poverty Index'?
    A Ministry of Home Affairs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B NITI Aayog Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Ministry of Finance Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Ministry of Agriculture Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    NITI Aayog has recently released the National Multidimensional Poverty Index . According to its data, between 2015 - 16 and 2019 - 21, the number of persons living in multidimensional poverty in the country has dropped from 24 . 85 per cent to 14 . 96 per cent .   Uttar Pradesh has registered the highest decline in the number of poor with 3 . 43 crore people, followed by Bihar and Madhya Pradesh .

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